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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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 August 3 and 17, 1999.
B. Resolution No. 10, Series of 1999, A Resolution Designating a
Checking Account For Purchasing and Transactions for the Town
of Vail, with Steve Thompson, Christine B. Stouder, Bob
McLaurin, and Pam Brandmeyer as the Designated Signers on
that Account, Permitted By The Charter of the Town, Its
Ordinances, and the Statutes of the State of Colorado.
3 Presentation on the County-Wide Housing Needs Assessment completed
Nina Timm July, 1999. (30 mins.)
Chns Cares
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: None at this time.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail participated in the
Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment and Chris Cares will be here
to present the findings of the study and answer questions that Council
members may have about the Needs Assessment.
4 Discussion of the Five Year Capital Projects and RETT Budgets. (1 hr.)
Steve Thompson
5 Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999, first reading of an Ordinance Creating
Bob Fritch the Vail Local Marketing District. (20 mins.)
Rod Slifer
Johannes Faessler ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny/modify Ordinance
No. 21, Series of 1999 on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail has been presented
with a petition for the organization of the Vail Local Marketing District.
The three petitioners responsible for the circulation of the petition to
create and organize the District are Robert Fritch, the Sitzmark At Vail;
Rod Slifer, Slifer, Smith & Frampton; and Johannes Faessler, Sonnenalp
Properties, Inc. This petition has been presented pursuant to the Local
Marketing District Act, Section 29-25-101, et. seg., C.R.S.
The consideration of this Ordinance constitutes the public hearing
required by the Act and the Ordinance reflects those specific findings to
be made by the Council.
Upon passage of the Ordinance, the District shall not be established
unless a majority of the registered electors voting on the establishment of ~
the District vote in favor of the establishment at the election to be held on
November 2, 1999.
STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999
on first reading.
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6. _ Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1999, Second Reading of An Ordinance To
Tam Moorhead Provide For The Regulation Of Newsracks Located On Public Property
Suzanne Silverthorn and Design Review Guidelines For Newsracks Located On Private
Todd Oppenheimer Property Within Certain Designated Areas Of Vail Village and Lionshead.
(30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny/modify Ordinance
No. 20, Series of 1999 on second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: At the public hearing conducted at the first reading Council was presented with #he evidence in a summary
fashion concerning the health safety issues and astetic issues which led '
to the process that has resulted in the ordinance before you.
The only addition #o the ordinance since the last reading is Section 8-6-4
entitled Permit Required. This section establishes the requirement for a
permit in the Vail Village and Lionshead newsrack boundary areas. The
permit process does not require a rental or fee to be paid for the ability to
distribute but only allows a cost of recovery for construction of cabinets.
The final cost of the cabinets is unknown but will result in a cost sharing
between the publishers and the Town.
STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 20, Series of
1999 on second reading.
7 Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1999, first reading of an ordinance amending
Allison Ochs Title 12 Zoning and Title 13 Subdivisions of the Town of Vail Code, and
creating a new Title 14, Development Standards, providing for the
establishment of development standards for property in the Town of Vail
and providing for the adoption by reference the Town of Vail
Development Standards Handbook. (20 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with conditions,
or deny Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1999, on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: 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. The Development Standards Handbook is
the clarification of development standards used by various departments
in this process. The Development Standards Handbook includes
standards on Residential Access, Driveway and Parking; Residential Fire
Department Access; Parking Lot Design; Grading Standards; Geologic
and Environmental Hazards; Summary of Zoning Regulations; Gross
Residential Floor Area Descriptions and Design Review Standards and
Guidelines. Council was introduced to the Development Standards
Handbook at the August 3, 1999 work session.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department
recommends that the Town Council approve Ordinance No. 22, Series of
1999, on first reading.
8 First reading of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1999, an ordinance
Russ Forrest amending Chapter 7, Section 12, Public Accommodation Zone District,
Tom Braun Chapter 2, Section 12 Definition and Chapter 10, Section 12 of the Town
of Vail Zoning Regulations to allow for text amendments 4o the
development standards prescribed for the Public Accommodation Zone
District; providing definitions of "Fractional Fee Club Unit°, "Lodge", and
"Substantial Off-site Impact"; revising the parking requirement calculation
for a fractional fee club unit; and setting forth details in regard thereto.
A draft copy of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1999, has been attached for
reference. (30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with conditions
or deny Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1999, on first reading.
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BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On Monday, June 28, 1999, the Town of Vail
Planning & Environmental Commission reviewed and recommended
approval of the proposed text amendments to the Town of Vail Zoning
Regulations, pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Town Code.
The Planning & Environmental Commission's recommendation of approval
was based upon the review of the proposed amendments outlined in the
staff memorandum and input and testimony taken during the public hearing
process. Having reviewed the amendments, the Commission found, "that the proposed development standards further the development objectives of •
the Town, that the proposed development standards are in keeping with the
purpose and intent of the Public Accommodation Zone District, and that the
interests of the community are being met by the adoption and
implementation of the proposed development standards and the revised
development review process."
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department
recommends that the Council approve Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1999, as
presented.
• 9. Resolution No. 9, Series of 1999, a Resolution Acknowledging a Vacancy
Tom Moorhead on the Vail Town Council and Calling a Special Election to Fill the
Pam Brandmeyer Unexpired Term. (10 mins.)
Lorelei Donaldson
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny/modify Resolution
No. 9, Series of 1999.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Rob Ford has announced his resignation
from his position on the Vail Town Council creating a vacancy with two
years remaining in his unexpired term. Pursuant to the Vail Town Code,
as there are more than 365 days remaining in this unexpired term, it shall
" be filled by calling a special election. This special election can be held
simultaneously with the upcoming general election on November 2, 1999.
_ Section 3.2 of the Vail Town Charter provides that if a vacancy exists,
the candidate receiving the fifth highest number of votes shall be elected
for a two year term.
STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 9, Series of 1999.
10. Resolution No. 12, Series of 1999, a Resolution Submitting To The
Tom Moorhead Registered Electors Of The Town Of Vail At The Regular Municipal Election
To Be Held On Tuesday, The 2"d Day Of November, 1999, The Question
Of Whether The Town Of Vail Should Be Authorized To Collect A New
Marketing And Promotion Tax On The Purchase Price Paid Or Charged To
Persons For Rooms Or Accommodations Pursuant To Section 29-25-112, C.R.S., As Amended, At A Rate Not To Exceed 1.4% To Provide Revenue
For Organizing And Operating The Vail Local Marketing District And
Furnishing Services Therefore. (10 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny/modify Resolution
No. 12, Series of 1999. ,
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Upon passage of Ordinance No. 21,
Series of 1999, establishing the Vail Local Marketing District the question of an increase in sales tax must be passed by a majority of the general
electors of the Town of Vail in the upcoming general election. The ballot
question will provide for a new marketing and promotion tax on the
purchase price paid or charged to persons for rooms or accommodations
at a rate not to exceed 1.4%. The revenue generated from the tax
increase will be utilized for organizing and operating the Vail Locai
Marketing District and providing services pursuant to the Local Marketing
District Act as passed by the Colorado General Assembly.
STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 12, Series of 1999.
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11. - Town Manager's Report. (5 mins.)
12. Adjournment - 10:45 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL T1ME5 ARE APPRO)UMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUMCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/14/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHANYBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION - WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9121/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAANBERS. ' -
. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COllNCIL REGULAR EVENING AIIEETIPIG
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/28/99, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAANBERS.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
, or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
(as of 9/3/99)
SEPTEMBER,1999
In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordinance and
. charter requirements, Council meetings are scheduled at the following times:
. EVENING MEETINGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month, starting
at 7:00 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for
conducting regular Council business.
WORK SESSIONS
Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before the
Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) on everv Tuesday
afternoon.
THE SEPTEMBER 1999 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
IS AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesday, September 7 1999
WOTIC SeSSlOri..,...,...,. 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:00 P.M.
Tuesdav, Sentember 14 1999
wOTk SeSSlOri............ 2:00 P.M. (startmg time determined by length of agenda)
Tuesdav. September 21 1999
WOT'IC SeSSIOri.:.......... 2:00 P.M. (startmg time determined by length of agenda)
- Evening meeting......... 07:00 P.M.
Tuesdav, September 28 1999
WOTk SeSSIOri............ 2:00 P.M. (starting [ime determined by length ofagenda)
. TOWN OF VAIL
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manager
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1999
8110/99 THREE-ON-THREE TRIPLE There were huge issues associated wlblocking the PAM: I will contact Piet Pieters.
CROWN SOCCER pedestrian way and excessive trash over the weekend,
Kevin Foley which problems were generated by this tournament. VRD
needs to take a more proactive stance in monitoring events
they sponsor.
8/17/99 OUTDOOR VENDING BOBIPAM: Continued exploration of expanding outdoor In an informal vote of Council, it was decided to continue with the current
Eric Baumann vending. ordinance as worded (in favor: Ludi, Rob, Bob A./against: Sybill, Mike A.)
Kaye Ferry
September 1,1999, Page 1
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FINAL AGENDA ~
Wednesday, August 4, 1999
3:00 P.M.
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PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
PROJECT ORIENTATION / NO LUNCH - Community Deveiopment Department 1:30 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT ' .
Clark Brittain
Bill Pierce
Hans Woldrich
Melissa Greenauer
Chas Bernhardt (PEC rep) -
SITE VISITS 2:00 pm
1. Freeman residence -1220 Westhaven Lane
2. McKibben - 5095 Main Gore Drive
3. Arosa/Garmisch Park - 2497, 2485, & 2487 Garmisch.
Driver: Brent
PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm
1. Freeman - Conceptual review of a new Primary/Secondary residence with EHU. Allison
1220 Westhaven Lane/ Lot 42, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Michael Freeman, represented by Fritzlen, Pierce, Smith
0 CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
2. cKibben residence - Final review of a proposed residential addition. Brent
5095 Main Gore, Lot 28, Parcel B, Vail Meadows 1 St.
Applicant: RKD
MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 4-1 (Bill Pierce against)
APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION:
1. That the materials and colors match the existirig residence.
3. Town of Vail Arosa/Garmisch Park - Final review of a proposed park. Allison
2497, 2485, & 2487 Garmisch/Lots 1,2.3. Block H, Vail das Schone & the
unplatted portion of the SE 1/4, SE 1/4, SE 1/4, SW 1/a of Section 11, Township 5.
Range 81 West.
Applicant: Town of Vail
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
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We are Bill and Chris Walker, the one-half owners of the duplex located at 5095 Main
Gore Drive, Lot 28, Vail Meadows, Filing 1. Frank and Ellen McKibben are the owners
of the other one half duplex. The McKibbens have presented a plan to the Vail Design
Review Board (DRB)for the remodel and expansion of their half of the duplex and were
granted an approval at the August 4th, DRB meeting. We feel this approval was ,
inappropriately granted because the plan fails to meet the Town of Vail Design
guidelines, stated in section 12-11-5 (I), and request that you reverse the approval. Specifically, Section 12=11-5 (I) of the Town Code of Vail mandates that duplex
development be designed in a manner that creates an architecturally integrated structure
_ with unified site development. The McKibben plan proposes to change the building
materials, the architectural style, the scale, the roof forms, the massing and the
architectural details of one side of the duplex only. This is in direct conflict with Section
12-11-5 (I) which states: "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."
Further, the lack of architectural integration proposed by the plan fails to meet the
objectives prescribed in Section 12-11-1 of the Town Code of Vail.
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1. Duplex And Primary/Secondary Development:
l. The puipose of this Section is to ensure that dupleY and primary/secondaiy 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 12 of this Section, 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
structl.u•es 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 1ot,(to include information as
outlined in subsection 12-114C1a ofthis Chapter) 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 in subsection C 1 of this Section 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 ci•eate
unified site development.
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Town of Vail, Community Development Department
75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657
Members of the DRB;
I wish to thank you for taking the time to review our proposed remodel to our home.
I served as a volunteer on this board 15 years ago and recognize the sacrifice it represents in
terms of your time and personal lives. `t
. In a conversation I had with my neighbor last night, it is apparent that he is still unhappy with
our proposal. He feels that replicating a 5/12 pitch every where in the design is the only
acceptable solution. Our architect, Jack Snow studied to see if we could do this and the gables
became so high and wide that they resulted in a more massive house with compromised views.
We also asked Jack spend time with the Walkers attempting to show how our we were attempting
to address their concerns and how the Walkers might integrate expansion of their residence to
what we are proposing. Nothing we have done seems to have shaken the Walkers from their
position.
In the plan before you, we have addressed the following areas as outlined in the design code:
Roof Concerns:
We have made an honest attempt to address the 5/12 roof pitch concerns. Going through
several design iterations. The plan before you today has 50°l0 or more of the roof
structure at a 5/12 pitch. Where the roof abuts the Walker residence it is a 5/12 pitch.
Where the garages meet is a 5/12 pitch. Our entry walkway and house are largely
screened from street view.
` Roof Form: `
While the design goals would not allow for replicating the hip design and 5/12 pitch
gables we feel we integrated the 5/12 elements of the garages, our house and Walkers
creatively. Any remaining roof form issues are mitigated by the fact that each house is
heavily screened by landscaping or viewed from angles where the roof form is not
apparent.
Style:
We are proposing to keep the same rustic style and without being a mirror image of our
neighbor.
Buiiding Materials:
We are using the same or compatible materials.
Massing:
The building mass departs from the mirror image in the existing design, but we feel this
is desirable. By using the steeper pitches on the dormers we are able to hold the over all
height down reducing the mass. The structure is under the height allowed by code.
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few directions.
The Walkers have attempted to bring the issue of square footage and our party wall agreement in
to these meetings. We understand full well that these are not the DRB's concern, but if you will
indulge me for a moment I'd like to make you aware of some our efforts to resolve the square
footage issue. We have stated to the Walkers that we do not desire to use more square footage
than'h that allowed for lot 28 plus our 250 sq. ft remodel bonus. We have offered, and we come
here today with a letter that puts that in writing. Our party wall agreemen[ does not address square
footage, so we see such an agreement as beneticial to both owners. We are only asking them to
cooperate with us on our design.
Last evening in a conversation with Bill Walker, the real issue became apparent to me: It is
control. Bil( Walker flatly stated to me "I' m in control" "You have to do what we want" The
Walkers want DRB to be the instrument of their control over the McKibben family and our lawful
use of our property. Strangely, the Walkers do not seem to respect the very same process that
they ask us to be a part of. The Town of Vail building reb lations exist only to be appIied to
others, but not the Walkers.
In the time we have lived in our house, the Walkers have made four additions and changes to
their house. They have done so flagrantly disregarding the party wall agreement , Town DRB
requirements, Planing Zoning requirements, and the building permit process. Never did they ask
us to approve their changes. Never once did they go the Town for the required approvals, permits
or inspections. The most serious of these involves building into the 15 foot setback with an entry
and basement addition including the addition of aaas heating plant to the residence. By building
this and other improvements outside the legal building envelope on to our common parcel "C",
[hey have so clouded the legal title to the property, that neither of us will be able to sell our
property in the future without corrective legal work.
I realize that none of this is your direct concern, and my wife and I only ask you to that if you feel
that we have properly addressed your concerns, to please approve our proposal today. The
Walkers and ourselves will have to resolve our other issues another day.
Very truly yours,
Frank and Ellen McKibben
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September 3, 1999
Mr. Rob Ford
Vail Town Council Members
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Council Members:
Please accept the following thirty-three signed petitions in support of the new TOV
lodging tax. These petitions are'signed by the owners and managers of Vail lodging
properties.
The lodging community has stepped forward and promoted this tax upon our businesses
and our customers based upon the guidelines in the petition. There should be no
presumed support of this referendum without the lodging owners having the opportunity
to fill the seats on the new marketing district board.
Vale ly,
A-,Z
Bugby
PresidentlGM
635 N. Frontage Rd. W. #1 • Vail, CO 81657 • Phone 970/476-0906 • Fax 970/476-5026 • Reservattons 800/456-8245
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Ntr. Riob Ford, Mayor
Vnfl Town Cavncil Mtm.bars
73 S. Frontage Roed WCSt
Vail, C4 81657
Re: Proposed Lodpjtig Tax
Desr Veit Cotutcil;
The nndersigaed Lodgipg ownmloparatars in the Tovm of Vsil cemamd yau for yaur effotsa in
estebtishin& a pesrnnnent ftmding source ior marketing Yail. W e have mat and discussed the elteraac+ves
:vaitable and believe that the fv114wing propotnl ateods the best Cherice of auccess At the palls. Oua suppon
of this seif-impased tax diredly upon our businesses is soleh• based upoa the toilawing crrteria.
1 The Cauncil shou(d t¢t.ablish the acw Vail L4ca1 Mafketiaq Disttlct followiog the bvunderies
of the Yown lunits af Vail.
2. MaJority funcling for the marlcedn$ ateivitiQa of the Discrict will be achieved thraueh s ftew
1.4% cax an cF,ort term lodgiv,g ta be ayprovad by the --vtera.
3 ln the creaEion et'the distrfct, do tlot se9U'SCt the matketing acdvitics to be suramer oniy, which
was the basis of the old Vail Va11ey Maricetme Baacd.
4, Leave the Town's existing marketing wakibati4tts m place for the benOt of the new Vail
Local Msrl:eung Disvtcc. The 1.4y: lodging t&x is only dwmed adequata co a?eet our needs if
the Town contis?ues m shsre the part of the bwdeo from the general fuuxd. '[he aumnt levais
of inerlceting support uaclude; the geneisl fund contrbution of epproxia~s[eJy $183,000, the
business ltcense fee conuibutioa of approximacely $318>000, the vLSieor ceeter contriburion af
S 110,400, aud the sgecisl avtnu conttibutiost of $235,400. Whtle wa recognize the iasbiltty
j to ccrmmit fudue couneils decuioas vn theee funds we sstieipate yaur support.
3 5, While estebbshu1g the by(ew9 4f the nev4 Vail l.ocal INiAtlcesmg District, plesws set the fivu
~ mrmber board requirements wid+ theae guidrliaes. Four af the Fve vacancros shauld firss be
filled fram queiifiod candidatrs of the Yail lodging propcrtiab holding executivo )avcl or
ownership intrroats. Ons posipon should be filled £roxa a qualifed Vait retail busiuess owner.
7emu should be ttutie years on a steggerod bUia to raauro continuiry. Appoirtees from aiher
buainesAes or organizacions caa f311 arty scau where thwe are not adequete qualifitd
cettdidaus. Wt imel this tario bost tepteSC2tt9 the oozistituelats being taxed.
Tltazkc you for your effortA to mBEceV6i1'9 eeonomy secure For }•eon to come, V1re stend reedy to assist in
i nny way we can m asenn the paasage of the new Vai[ Lodging Tax.
Stncetely,
The Vell LodgiMg ComMunity
Vait Lffging Bnafoesg 5tgaatnre T{t1e DatB
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3tme 1.7, 1999
Mr. Rob Forci,lVlayor
VaU Town Council Members
75 S. pramage Road VVest -
Vsil, C4 8l657
Rz; Proposed Lodging Tax
Dasr "Vail Council;:
Tlte utldarsiped LoGlging ownFlr31aperztars 14 te `fown nf Vail aommend yw for ydur efforts !A
establi.ahing a p~ent fuAdin$ soutce f~ maY~:ot~g Vail, We havemet and discussed t~e ~J.terr~atives
availabie aad believe that tho fal1o~?S P~'aP°W g~ de ~t ~~°`ca of suc~egs ~t the poUs. Oux suQport
nf this selr•iznposed tax ditectly upom aur businessss is Solely bascd upaa th~ follawing crit¢tia.
1. The Couucil should esrablish the new Vail Local Markecing Aisti'ict following the boundarics
of the Town limits of Vail,
2. MaSority fundin& for tho marketits baaivi ~ d by tt+eivot~swili be nChieved t3sroughh a aew
1.4% ras; on st,c,rt urm todging W~
3, Tui $?.e cteation 0f the disVict, 4o aat restcict the macketing activities tA be summex oaly, rvktich
was nco basis of the old Vail Vallcy Mftketjn Board.
4. Lcave the Tawn's exisS.ing maCketitg cantributicuig iu pluce for the benefit o£the new V'a31
Local Markerang Disrrici~ 'I'he 1.4% lad&g tzx is aofY domad adequste to rueet our needs if .
the Tuwn concmues to shate the pa'rt of the burdten tkam the gcneral ttuid• Tha cutrent levnls
of muketing suPPert unelude; the gmeral fun.d cotstribution of approztrusuly $183,000, the
busiziess lice~n~sa fea cantrihution of appznximatelY$31 9,000, the visitar center oon~ibution of
5110,000, and ft spocani evenuaontibucian of $235.000. VJbile we recognize the inability
co commit futuxa oouncils dacisians oo these £unds w'e ambciPaw your suppa".
5. Wbile establishing the by:aws of the now Vail Local MarlcatissS Distnct, pimase sct the tive
mcsnbxr b=d requiremenu with th,ese guidelines, FOUS of the five vacaneies should fust be
jillod £rom 4uslifiad caQdidetes af the Yag Iodgxag properties holding txecutive level oz
owtfersbip interests. One position shouid be fUed goM a quslif?ed Yaii reteg businmss owxicx.
Terma should be thrae ymars on a staggexed basis w e-u%ura ccmtittuity. Appo'tttees from; nther
businesses or organizations cna fill any saats wberc there asa not adequatt qualified
candidates, We feel this ratto best :~epzesents il'ie coust'ttuents ba ing taxed•
Thnnk you frn your efk'orts to make Vai.l's eeonoaxy secure for years to eome. We stand ready to as9ist 9n
any «zsy we can to assuts the pssage of the new Vaii LodgiQg 'Cax.
qincerely, ,
7he Vaii Lodgiug Gom=imity ~
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M,r. Rob Por9, Mayar
Vsil Towa Council Membw
73 S. Frontaga Road West
Vail, CO 81657
,Re: Propased Ladging Tax
Deur Vail Couucil:
'Ihe undarsimd Lodgiag 4waers/o9umrs in the Town of Yail eoaanead you fnr your eft'om ia
establishiag z perraanem iLuding sourcc for markotiug Va#1. We havs met ar,d dlsouased: the atternatives
availabte and believe ihat the f'ollawija$ proposal stsads the brat ahanoa af success at tba polls. Uur swpott
o:f zhis seu imposed sax dirutly upaa owc buainasaes is solsly baaed upon ma foilowing aciueria.
i, Tha Covnail aixautd oaeablish its nsvu Vai„1 Loca1 Marrbcetirag Aistrict following the houndarics
of the Town limits of Vai1.
' 2. Mnjort'ity fimding tor che maricetin8 ao<ies a th~ DiMict ill be achieved thxough a naw
1.4% u~c on short tem lodgiag tA bo ayprvve by'
3. tn tho cxeation of the QimiCt, dn nat restrict the Xaax'keting aotivities to ba summer ossly, which
was the basis af the old Vai! Valley Marketiu8 Boaxd.
4. Lasve the Town's exlatisi$ fiarksdm3 canaibatieas in pWA ft the bezeeA ef the mw Vail
Local Markeft D3sCCiGi. T2?e 1.46/9 Ind&g tsx is only dtamed adanuau t0 mat our wds if
cb,e Town cantiaues tn ahare the part of tba burdan £ram the geuerat f[md. Thc Gvrrox?t 1e'v616
o£ mazketing svppork include; the gencrnl fund cotttrtution of approx~zately $183,000, the
buiness licensa fie eonaibutiaa of appsoximately $3 18,000, the vi9itar canter contzibutxan of
S 110,000, and che apeaint ovesta coairibvtion o£ 3235,000. Wktile we recapize'the in,ability
to eanmit futux+c cowlcils decisions on these ittnds we arnicipaee youa' support.
5. While establishiAg the bylaws of the new Vait .Locai Morkstin 8 Distriot, plesee eet the 5ve .
member }wu$ roquaementa with these guideliues. Four af the fitro vaeaacias should fixss ba
fi11ed ;from quatifiad Carididates of the Vail lodgiz?g propet'ties haiditn,,g sxacutive 1eve1 or
ownershig iftuests. One pasition should be fillcd fxom e quelifiad VsU rewi bnsiu.es o?mer.
Tezms shau.ld be three yr,ars an a staggered basis ta ensure oanttnu,iry. Appo;nseca fraro atbsr
bueiasese: ar oTguinNons m ftli any seats where *ese are not adeqnate quslified
oandidates. We fsea thie reda bost represeuts the coustituents bning taa:ad.
'1'hok you tooe your ef£om to mako VaiPs aconomy secure ;For years to c0itte, We stand ready to assut in
any way we cnn to essure the pasasge of the new Vaat Lod&& Tax.
Su~aereay,
The Vafl Lo4g4ng Cozzimunity
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Mr. Rob Ford, Mayvr
Vail Towp Council Membera
75 S. Fxontage X-oad'West
Veih CO 81657
Re_ Propoaed l,odgft T2x
Dear Vail Couaalt;
'xhe anderszgned Lodgfng orvAeralopetaWre in We Town o[ Vag caanmgad yon fios youw rffom in
esteblibltltlg e pamow ft?dta8 saurce fo maiaetiA6 Vtil. We heve met tBd duusaed Ote e?leeravea
ovailable snd balieva tbat the fnBowlag pMpoea! Mods tho best chwss of aucooee x tbe pails. dur~uppan
of thie self•impo9ed Wt diteorly wpOSt wu busfnems u SoZR1y b&eed upaa the ioilowlnOg critecie. ~
i, fiu Co=U dauld egtabHeh the rtew Va1 Looal Matkft$ T3ishict PoUowiuag the bouladtries
ofthe Towra llaatte otVaii.
2. MtRiarfty lluadisg £os tbe nseckeft aotivfdw of the District wiU be aohimd tbrough $new
1.4% t8% OTl 9Z3qR t0TA1 tOd$iflg b0 bE BppU'OYOd by ttib YDLArb,
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3. tn the oreAioa q#'oe dairict, do aa rmtct tpa mmlcvda8 aaivittes to bc Rummer oolji. wtlioh
was the basie of the old Ydt Yallay Mtrketing Aoar(L a, X,.eeve the Tows's axlfta markWn contrilk?dons ic place fcr the benefJt of the aew Vail
Local Markttitt$ Dittrios. The 1.4% 2adgiqg emc is only dndned adoqeiate to meet our ~eeds If
the Tavm soatlnaea to ghere ths pat of ihe buxden from dse gtmal fad. 1'be ourreuikvelr
of inerkaft m"ort imclnft ibe gmwd 8md oouAiboiam of appaoftuiooly S 1 a3,4* the
bwinese llcmn fec oaat'tbuti~au of qproxitn* 5316,000. to visitvr oer?cer coaailtpsioa of
$110,000, md thv apeais! ovepb catiibntdots of ST3S,000, While we recogniw tbe iuiability
to commit fbwce couneus decisioae on theqe funds we aatie;lpaca Yow aupQorr,
S. whue a,ebliekma a?e bytawa orch0 ccwww vatl Loca Mwktaq Db*a. plane aot th* five
momber bmd rpuiremmb aitit twe gnidelines. Fotu of Wa fivo vacaticies shoutd~ov be
tWsd 5om qaelufiM e,andiQaoes otths Va iadgiiAg pcope+ties boldiag exeeativa levatbr
Menhip Wwaft. Qne posiaon 6ould be Obd 1lm t qualWfed Yeo ntd bu9tu# owner.
TtiYas sboufd be tbcee yaw oa a sttggbred betis to enme ootttittqity, ,Appointess fr*ra ot}tet
buc'raews er nrg%nizasaaoao am !f!1 aaY aeab whm tham am not edequgs qugli$ed
candtdam, We trsl this sstio beat repranq tha ooostitnmte being tsxed.
'Ibeok yau for your *&M to iaooics Ysil'e ecanory senue far Yeut ta eom, We gdaad resdy m a$siat in
aQy wey we caa to umm 1be pmge oYtlfe vew Yail Lodglag Tax.
Sincereiy,
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The v caaaa IY
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Va;1'Z'uwv Gnuacil Met+a'uars
75 S. FrnntAv Road W4st
Yail, CO $1557
1;a: Z~ro;3nsed Lodgirtf; Tan
Dt:rr Vail Gouncil:
'I3}e unQcrsigucd Lodging owners/uptratar. 41 the Town of Vait conlmend yvu ior your efSwYS in
ectebliahing a pcrrntanent Faruling souYCe fnr marketing Yail. Wo hlive xntt and discusscd the oiternahves -
aYailabtc and believe that the follow:ng proDasnl scands the best chance of suCCess at the polls, Out support
cP L:ls seli-{:tipUSe:t :az d'u•ectly apon eur basiaes3a3 !s 9olely based upon the fullowing crJterJa
7'hC Counr'sl 3110tild cst-aUli ~,h the new VaiI Loca1 MaxketiDg Aittrict failAwing the boundaC[es
of the Town lbnit5 of Vail.
Z. A5a}o6ry fvnQing f4x ttie mtuketing asiiviti4s of iho Dlstrict wi11 be ncbiEVed cbrovgh a ne"n>
1.,a% tax an sliarttan: 24dgiup, io he approvcd by the vot«`,rs-
3. In th3 cztiction af 6e district, do uot restrict ttie matkrNng acdviHas to bs sununer only, which
wros dia besis of the old Vail Valany MArketlng Boat'd.
A I.&ava tlie 7'uivn's existing markedng oonhibutiona in place for the beaiefit of ite new 'Ya11
I,ocn! Muckcting nisstdct. 'C'b.e l.d°ia lodg;ng tax fs oniy doemed edequata to ntQUt our naode if
th;: rown cohtizaues Do BhAre +1ie part uf the burdan fram tt?~r. gcnernl fund. The curre»t lcvets
of markclr'ug aupporc include; the gti'to1'el fund COri1XiUutioU qf dpproximately $183,000, the
busincsi !lceatse fev coacribution of approxunata:y $318,000, the visitrn ccnter oonhiburion of
$110,000, an4 tha spa;,i;it uvents eoiitributiosi af S235,000. Whilm wc rocognizc die inability
to comniit fubira cauncila dccisfans on these funds we nnri4Jpate your support.
5. While estrThtiyhitlq tlia bylawS Of tA3 n:w VSiI 1,.4CSl MuYC* DiBixICt, pa8SSC 96t dlz PiVo
inenibcr board raquzmmenrs widt dtiese guidclines. Four of the fivc vsoencity shoufd ffrst bc
fifled £r-ora qisalifit-d canclid+uex ef the Vail lodgmg propercies hokdittg exeeutiVe )evzi or
mvGierslup iutaresrs, One position shoald be filled from a quali#iad Vail retail business owneY,
'1 arm; ahoald U tt?rae years nn a staggereci basis to ensurr continuiry. Appvintees irom other
bvsixtossa:~ qr orv,;jniza!inas can flll any seats wLere lhere are nqt adequete qualified
cAndidates. Wn feel tisu ratio bast opresenta the consc}cueacs boing taxed.
That}: yau tor ya.a eCCons to makc Vail's econoiuy secure for ycara ta come. We srand ready to asaist #a
i*• wHy w•e can tn nssiu'e tlaa pessage of the ncw Veil Lodgir,& 7ax•
5s;icerc:ty,
Tne Vn;l Ladbing Constuni'ry
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h,:ze 37, 1999
Mr. Rob Ford, Mayor .
Vbil Town Gouncil Members
75 S. Frontaga Roact West
Vail, CO 81657
Re; Proposed Lodging Tax
Dear vail Coun,cil:
Tb,e undcrsiped Lodging pwnersfqpe.cators in the',Cotivn of V40 cbmmend you for your efforts in
establishing a parmaneut Cuuding sowcc for niarketing Vail. We havc mat snd discussed the alternat(ves
available and believa that the following proposal stands r)ie bast cbauco of success at the polls, Our yupport
of,dlis seIf-iruposed iax dicectly upon oux busuiesses ia selely bascd upon the following criteria.
1. Ihe Council shauld esta6tish the new Vail Local Marketina. Distriet fo]lowinB the bowAaries
of the Town 1{mits af VaiL .
2. RZajotity Nnding for thc ma'kertt~~u aetivitias of the nistrlct will be aehieved thrrough a no~u
J,4°ro tax on sltort tcmt, loclging to be approved by the votexs:
3. In the creation of the disaict, 0 not restzict the rnatlcedng acctvitara eu l,u: sunancr ur,t y, wliich
was the basis of the ald Vail vallcy Marketing Boatd.
4. Lsava the Town's existinq marketing tantributions in place for the benefic of tltc ttew vait
(.oc31 Marketiug Diszrict. Tht 1.4% loclging tax is oiily decmed adequate to meet ouz needs if
the Town cc,o,tinuee to share the pact of the bw den fmm the generai fwid. The cutYent levcls
of [darkettng suppart include; the rcnara! Aind contrlbution of appraximately $183,000, the
business Iiccnse S'ae cantribucion of approxizzaately $318,000, the visitbr een«r eontribution of
5110,004, and the special cveets canhibucion of $235,000. W}tile we raaognize tlte inabilit},
ro commit future coi:ncils decieiony vn these tuuds we anticlpate your support.
5, Whilo establishi)¢ the bylaws af the new Vai! Local;~MBrkoting Diytrict, plEaft set rhe Ave
memUer bnard requ3remetits widi these guidclines. Fo«r of the fiva vacancies 5liould fist be
filltd from qualifted madirlaces of the Vail ladging grbpeRies ho}ding execudve level or
awnacship interests. One poaition should be filled fcm a qualified Vail retail business owner.
Terms shauld be thxaa yearc on a staggeie•d baais tcs ensure continuity, Appointees fxom othet
buainesses or organizations can fiU any seau whera;hcre are not adequate qualifier3
candidatcs. Wo feol this rittio best represents the conetitvsnts being taiacl,
Thitnk yCu for your etlforn to make Vadt'~ economy secura fur yeirs to coma. We atand ready to assist in
any way ,ve cen ta asaure the passage of the r,ew VaiJ Lodging Taac,
Sincerely, •
The Vn%L J.nciging Cnmmuni
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Vail Lodging Businesa Signeture - ~ Date
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June 17, 1999
Mr. Rob Ford, Mayor
Vail Town Council Members
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Re: Proposed Lodging Tax
Dear Vail Council:
The undersigned Lodging owners/operators in the Town of Vail commend you for your efforts in
establishing a permanent funding source for marketing Vail. We have met and discussed the alternatives
available and believe that the following proposal stands the best chance of success at the polls. Our support
of this self-imposed tax directly upon our businesses is solely based upon the following criteria.
1. The Council should establish the new Vail Local Marketing District following the boundaries
of the Town limits of Vail.
2. Majority funding for the marketing activities of the District will be achieved through a new
1.4% tax on short term lodging to be approved by the voters.
3. In the creation of the district, do not restrict the marketing activities to be summer only, which
was the basis of the old Vail Valley Marketing Board.
4. Leave the Town's existing marketing contributions in place for the benefit of the new Vail
Local Mazketing District. The 1.4% lodging tax is only deemed adequate to meet our needs if
the Town continues to share the part of the burden from the general fund. The current levels
of marketing support include; the general fund contribution of approximately $183,000, the
business license fee contribution of approximately $318,000, the visitor center contribution of
$110,000, and the special events contribution of $235,000. While we recognize the inability
to commit future councils decisions on these funds we anticipate your support.
5. While establishing the bylaws of the new Vail Local Marketing District, please set the five
member board requirements with these guidelines. Four of the five vacancies should first be
filled from qualified candidates of the Vail lodging properties holding executive level or
ownership interests. One position should be filled from a qualified Vail retail business owner.
Terms should be three years on a staggered basis to ensure continuity. Appointees from other
businesses or organizations can fill any seats where there are not adequate qualified
candidates. We feel this ratio best represents the constituents being taxed.
Thank you for your efforts to make Vail's economy secure for years to come. We stand ready to assist in
any way we can to assure the passage of the new Vail Lodging Tax.
Sincerely,
The Vail Lodging Community
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W. Rob Ford, Mayot
Vaii Town Council Md''^bers
75 S. Fzentage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Rc: Ttroposed Lodgia8 Tax
Dear Vni1 Council:
~O~ sn ~e Town of vdi coz~~ you for Your efi'orts ~
ti"'tt~Opc
The undusigned LAd8+n8 °
establishing a pecmaneat funding source for raerkeriag VaiL We have met and discuased the alternati"s
available and believe that the followin$ prOPOW atandS 'ba bet dianCe 4f success td the Po118. Uursupport
oF this self-imposed tax dizectly upon our bvsinessgs is solelY based upon the foUowing critcria
1, Tt?a Council should establish the new Vait Loca1 Marketing Di9trict foUowing the boundaries
of the Town linaits of Vail.
2. Majority fundtaY for dic markcting aedvities of the District will be achiev°d 1M°uSb a new
14019 tax on short teflm lodgin8 ta be approved by the voters.
3. Ia the creetion vf the distrioc, da eot restrict the matkeciag setivities to be qummer ottly, which
was the basis of the old VaiJ vaUey Marketing Board.
q, Leave the Town's existutg coarketin8 r.mtsibutt°ns un P~ace for the beaeflt of the new VAi!
Locat Mackeuug District. The 3.4% lodging tax is onlY deemed adequate to meet our needs if
the Town eontic?ues to share the Part of the bucden ftotn the gtneral flu?d. The cuttent icvcls
of marketiug suFPort iaclude; the gaaeral fund coatributivst of apptflximatety $183,Ot)0, the
bueiness license fee concribution of sppmxinatefY 5318,000, the visitor center coi?ttibutian of
110,mu:ir future cauncils de s ons en these £unds we a~o,~ucipate yo sr~ me ifnabiliry
o co
5. Whiie eatablishing the by.laws ofthe new Vail Locel Marketing District, please set the fiva
mieanber boerd requlremeat9 with dtese guidelines Four of th hovS exeC3cutivc Levelfi°xst be
filled from qualified candidates of the V ail lodgOO.g propeti
ownership intarests. One positioa sbauld be fUled from a qualifted Vail raait basiaees owner.
Terms should be thra years on a staggerad baiis to gnsure conti°uity. Agpointees fvm otber
bueineases os organizations can till any seats whero therc are not adequace qualified
candibates. We feei tlus ratlo best represencs tho co+ostituenta being taxed.
Thank you tor 7vw tfforts to mske Vaii's ecoaomy seeure for years to eome. We stat?d ready to assist in
any way we can to assure the posage of the new V ttil Lodgiug Tauc,
Sinotrely,
Tha Vail Lodging Community
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N&, Rab Eord, AMyoc
Vail Tosvn Couacil AtnQ?6as
75 S. Ftamaga RnAd West
vsa, ro si6s7
Ae: Ptoqoced Lodsirg Tax
Dw Vaii Cvuacit:
The mdersiRaed Lodging vwaenJOpetacots in the Towm of Vsil cammaed yau fa yoz eftmta iA
etablisbiog a parnosnent fimdiag source for markasing Va We have ata and discussed The 8rianetfvel
pv9dlpble and bsGeve thst the tollowW Prop054 staads cb.a beet chanoe af sncooss at the poile. Our wppo,i
of fhis ukf anqoyed tax daectly upon aur bnsiuuses is snlely based upoa tbe folbwing crjwiL
1. The Camuil shonld establish the Aea Vait Lottl MaYicatng FilsAlet fo),towzag the bouaftias
of t!u Tcwa IlQSfts of VefL
2. Myority fianding far tha marlcesing scrividaa of tbe District wiil be aahieved throsi$!t a new
1, 49k eex on ahart tam lodging:o be approved by the voteQS,
3. In the ariflon of dm dfatrict, do not racrlet tba mmicaring wivitiea to be sttmmec onty, whic6
wss me besis af thc old Va1 Yallay Madcdtiag Board
a. I.eave the Town's existiag mu3cedng eantrfluncqs in place for ths benefit of the asw VWl
Loail MarkftS Disprict. Tho 14•/. lod&e tax u cn?y dopned edeqyate to racet our nada if
the Towa contirswn to shue tbe put of ft burdan ffezn ihe geaasl ltmd,. Tbe uae+ent kvels
Of ttlerltCting statport inch,de; the Sqserat fimd conMbutioe of applomttteiy SI83,400, the
bttsiness ltcante fee conu3butian of epproximauty 5313,000, tha visiter cxaeer coatribuUion of
$1 10.000, nqd tha Wcitl eve¢lu conan1fton af 5235,000. While we roeogruza the inability
to comalt fjure cowpcils declsions on thm iUndv we ettdeipate yvur support.
' S. While eatablisbi=tg the bylawa of the naw Vitil Locai Metiroftg pft{pt, Dkase get t6a flve
member bowd raguiremeats wfth thsse guidelincs. Four of the lfvt vecenexes shoQld first ba -
fiDed $o+m qua[i5ed amdidau of ths V W 1od&g ProPodte hotding axeea4Evs leve1 ot
ownership inberesu: Ona posidon shan1d be filkd imta a qnaiiikd Vodl ntMl buamees awner.
7'erma should be three yew qo, n sta$gered bmsis to ensuro coonauity. Appoiaues from other
buainessea or orgenintiow cv? fi11 nay seab where there eirp aot a{oqumc qWUlp,d
coadidaees. We fael this ratio !m repwe»q she eonstiamta beiag bared.
Tbmle you fer your efforts to mske Vrll's eeoz,oM seotre for yew to come. We aMd resdy ta uasias m
any +vay we cen to ossura ths pmoge vf the new Yail I,od&S ?wt.
Sitseetely,
The Vall LoBgiog Commpai
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3lxn.e l 1()94
?`r1r.lfUb FaxCl~ i.+!
V,,i1 "("rnvn C:uqriCit :4'IOmI'++!rs
75 S. Fl:a(tnfyr, lta(td «e5I
4' uii, C•C) 8 l 057
Rr, ~ C~t•ctpOSCO. ~.~t~d„4.,121p~ lr'V't
T)car vail 170Un7il:
ThC tltidrlDiJ~111.d LOCI^•y1SXg OMl@TS!VpCfALATi It1 1'h0 TOWTI of VKIL l•nrltimcnd you fci yuM e.tTorts in
CotOblISh3ALa a petmanent tiltld7.tifl. Cotu'CC fuc xu-kr,titig V nJl, We havc met and di3cucced ttu: altr,rr;stivC6
avaiiablc and beliave rhar thr fnllmNftapropOS'~1 ktauds sUa bc3t cb8nce ofbM•x-64,1% at tb.c polls, t>w s"yPrrni.
uf llAq tielfi=imposecl Le-~c directlv »linzi nur buainwscK i> -w.+lr3y based uDOy~ithe fulkiwbnp critczid.
T'ik4 CV0125161 3h0tLid oCtabH01 (bn Ur.w Vail LxoS Nlartcel.v.kg'Cllstllct follovFln tlw bntuiciar{03
- Of'Ll1ETU wfI limirSOt V8,i1.
7. M.AJor1fYWALL11¢ fOT tt1o 111dTkCtltig Attl'YtSIt+B D'F111?' D1wi r'sot wili bs &ohieveci llo ttiugh s t:cw
t 44•6 cax on 9liort s*M loefit?tu ti14 iw-- Al,riror•cd by thd vvcNra,
In thc Gr2arton ofth: dt.-~tricr, c!n t?ot reatriot t,hr Yutto(r,ring aCtivio@a Lo bc atui it i ir.r only,,whicb
Wna tlte h8q1La of 5110 OIC{ VWj V,,IJ.t~:y Markcsin.g F3c+artil.
4, L-eave thc:'1'uwu't~ r.xLeting mArkotizg conttibutin.i-km in plavs fox tlir 1-„rCxr nYtlic ncw L'1i1
1,AGAl MACkBdflg Piylri~.l. TktF, 1,4°.'0 lOft%~' tili:, ti vus), tieci»sd traaqu&Tc :o sur.ert Rw• nCCdS ix
i{ic Ttisi:5 Cpt]nSillC;r S4 Qk181'BlI3v pATt OYthe bUrdaa f'um ttta gotor:l'RI tUhd. fi1@ 4lllR-eAC hwrim
of niwrk,r~i,iu .iapport in.olude; che gsr]nrAi fimdOotltxibutluu aFxppiv.xisnatcty $1 S3,000, Gue.
bu."}ness Ifct~~z+5t fer. crnitt'ibL1tiCn OfaPvio,ruuorrkv$'i'tU.UVU, ihe v1slwt c"ter ct+nlxtibutic+ti of
P 11~~~71'rc~. Zi1Q thtl 9}~r.~i~1 ~:venta ~o~tribu4iGx7t at 523•3,tN)0. tTrb~~la ti~~e rdco~ni•rr innbil~tr•
r:r~mmit futttl'e councity &,Ua?iuui +tq tltcsc tiitidS tit'C vt1tiCApAte,. Vrnit• YUipport.
S. WhSIe establWtulg l111-- 1rylAws ot !hC Gdw vail T ocal Merketitlg D1t;trzct, plqlsr ae.r the: tivc
rA,.+inhc~board tcat,tlY~m~C~ N+{t1x these guldbli~ee• Four r,l' tlir, Fve, vo.00n0105 thould £ltst he
t1Deti f,ruiti yialil'iod oandidate8 oPtho Vttil lndgtrig properries huidiu6 .rz".ucivc icvEl o"
awnershipuar•,r.atx C}nc posttlaX, AhoUldW f111r,d i-nnt a t;tualified V,41 trlall ness nw•Aar.
J.'crms ah0ula be thrcr yaars ryn a stwgg4red bagis io rr~~~~~-o Lnannnu9ry, Appoitttees finm cythei
bw,1r•essea or organl~,'~'atxans ciut fl11 nny .eat.A whore thorw au-e c,u? Adequatc qualit]ed
candiJa}et. Wc tecl this ratio best ia}ur.tEnt4 the conarituents buing lxx.ad
TIInIIk yeu t'al• vOLlr exforta to Vnil'-, ecaisom}• C3CUt'0 for yMHCn, tA eumc. Wc Gtonci reAdk- a., w5si•tr in
,rY tvx;, w~ i:H11 rti -Msurc th: pAu6agE q,Ci}lt+lsr..w Vail Lodgiag TnX,
tijtuaCCCI}',
'IIlti Vtill LOd$it)K Cutri)X)imity~
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Sen~ b~O=UASL R6SOttI Knni~u au.-~r-•. _
Jwne 17,1999
Mr, Rob Ford, M.gYm'
vafl Town COUMOit Membecs
75 5, Frontagt Road 'west
V4, CO 61657
Re: Proposed Lodgin$ Taa
Dcar Vaal Council:
The vt'?Dersiped LodBin$ oWnets/opazaMg in the rowti otvail coxstmmd you foC yow' efl'orts ?n
establishing a permaaea.t RutdSt, seuree for MatkLtiag VaiL We t+ave met and diseu,ssadthe afmmatives
sv43,Iable aad betiiwe tf?at the following proposal standa the bdst chance M' ~?ow~,n POIIS. ~p~~
o£ this scif-iznposed tax dimctty upon our busin~esses is soleIy besod u.pola f crtteriL
1, 'I'lzm Couacil should mAsblish the aew Vail Lncsl MBtketlag niMics foilowing the boundaries
of the Tovr:n liVdU of Vai1•
2. Majority 5uidWg foz the markseing activitims of the AiWice wiU be achleved thtougb a new
1,a4ld cse on short term latY+ng to ba apytrn'ed bY the yotsys,
3. In rhe creatlot? of the district, do aot restxiet the murketiu8 actividas ta ba avmmer ossky, which
was the baeis of tt*0 old Vail Va11ey Marketi4 Board.
4. Leave the Town's axWtir?g makaft wntfibutims in place far the benetit of the ntw Vaii
Lacal Muketin8 District. The 1.4% todgft m is only+ docmod adequata ro mest ow nseds if
the Tawn continu" w shsre the pnrt of the burdea &utti the Senerel iWd. 'S"he cumnt bevels
of matketiA8 oPPort inclu4e; the genesal tund co»triburiasl of sppraxinaataly $183,000, the
busiaess licen.ge fee evntributiozi of apprcntimately $3 ] 8,440, t'he visitor mter contributiaA of
Si 14,000, and the spacial ewonrs contrSbudaa of 5235,000, Whilo we recognixt the inabiJisy
so commit futsuo eow+cils decisionis on tbeae flmds we enticipt?te yovr support
5. Whllt tsLablisbft the bylaws of the r?ew Vsil Locat Marteting Dish'iet, pleose set the Rve
member board requisemeats with chese guidolinea. Frnu af tbe five vacancies abould flrst be
4I11ed ;&em quatifie4 oaad,i,datss of the Vail ladging pzoperdee haldtng exgcutive level or
owmerahiP iumasts, OnE posii+oa should be fiAed from a qaallSed Vail retait buEiness owrier.
Terms should be tbcee yeacs on t sts"exe8 basis to casnrd eoetinuity. Appoiittsas tkom ottxer
busiaesm or otgu?izasions can Pi11 any utts wherc chere are nat edaquata qualified
csadidaties. We be1 tbis ratio best rcpre:eats the constitueats being taned.
Tiauk yon for your aPfbr", to make vaii'a xonomy seoure for yaaro to come. We stud ready to asslst in
usy way we oaa to u6ure the pessege of t}it ntw Vail Lodging Tax.
Sineerely,
The Vaii Lad$iu$ Community
Soukkaaa Ii o V.e
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S~nb by~Val~ RHSDRT RENTRLS Jul-E7-99 08l16am fren ?784763826*9r84t686T1 rsQe 3i
7uae 17,1999
Ms. Rob Ford, M~ M~Abe,xs
vat1. Tbwu ~
7$ S. pTCnteie Road W W.
'S'ail, Ca S 1657 .
proposed La44 Tax .
pear Vat1 Coaa~~
£+os Y~' e~"orta ia ~
~d Y'oa
he and~'siped lad$ieg ow:~e~°P0'~ars in ~t?e TOwt~ of 'Vxfl co~C+a
e~naa,aett Smding sactiree fbr muke6ng Vk41. We I~ met ~ diwt~sed ~ altet~ti
cstaDit.4h}aK d p as the beat ch~tcc of suacesr at the poIls. Onr euppor~
avxik?b1e and be3~ave th0 tbe foRowisE PmP?W stan
oi ttsis qelf-impopd tex dis+e!1Y uDot olar busi.~eeses Ss solel,y based upot the tbilPwW aitlri&
'ttie Cctiavil nhoutd nmbttatt tho ¢ew'Vatl Looel Ma*stmR Djs~ fallor+vlni tte boundXict
ot'the Town Wts of Vaiz-
z, h%ority Amdi* £m tha na~oduf sativldes of the District wM be aol+ievid thlvu$h a airov
to be +qMoved bY the vowra.
l,a% tax cm ehort oerm lod&6
3, :u the weadoa of trie 4istA do aa sntsfcs *o tiaQiofts gatlv%es w b. Romaw ablckx
aas tko baais of the old Vail Vallay MarkedU 30s[d
, i=kmjzs conci4butivae i~ pteoe fCZ tl~e baae~Ts. waet oux aeeda tf
4, J,cftVe t~ T4W71 8~g~~~ ~ iS ~y dp~~d edEQti~ tevt~s
l.ocat ;Vierki~m8 ~'°t a£~f8 burdenfrosn Q?e gaa~tlli~nA. Tha aarot
fhe Tawu raa~ues to sb~'e the pa~ ~ 41md contri~~ ~~mssralY 5:83,000, ee
of mark~8 ~rt inslud~7 ~0 S
businaes tfoenao flse aoa~'buxon of wmftxtefy S318,000, the viaitoc ceuecr contribntim of S] t0,00Q, snd the apveW eveaes ooaVibudoa of S23 3,000, Whik we reeo8lze the imbiltty
to cornmic ftctun couacile decialcas an fts~ we CticiP.% yeW mPpM
5. w4ue esw)blfsbm8 oe byuws oitbs nvvr va11 Lomt Markceag ptstr?at, Plpsw got the Sve
menaber board feqoire~ wtth ffiese 9216e2nea. F= of tkte fi" vacanoles ahoutd ftt bm fi:ted I-oaa qva=ed caadidaW o4&A VaZ 104g!A ~oe ualM holded'atS Ya11 r exe~~tl blve ~ tevek ox
~ °`~°~owz~ezahip i~a'es~s. One pe9ittoa eh tnais en ansure eont~,niCY. APPr~tses $ol~t o#har
~'ecros should bo tbrae yeare an a f?aS,~ Wb6CG th~e 4Xe tmt 8deq~~ 9~~~
buaiwms ar oeg~n~izadoas caa flll any se~b ts
oandidacej. R?e the c.maatitaots bafu8 taMea
te~l tt?,ie ritlo
iot ~s offotta m au~ V%ll'a ~n4r~Y taevre fcu Yeat9 w c~. We stao.d readY bo ~ssist m
"'~unk 7rou y
any way we catt to aasurE the pasei8e of the naw Vail L~odgis~c
SirxerdY,
llae VaiI I.ott&S Coamuoih'
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JUL-07-1999 14:07 FROM UAIL REALTY TO 4765026 P.01
~&U.4U~~LY 4
302HQnson Ranch Raad
Vail, Colorado 81657
(970) 476-8800; 800-627-VA,iL
www.vailrealty.com e-mail: vailrent@vail.net
FACSIIVIII-E COYEdt SHEET
DATE: 7/7/99
TO': Dale Bugby
FAX # 476 S1I26
FROM: Steve Le?vBs
FAX # 970-476-8671,
Cover sheet is r of Z pages
Deiar Dade:
Foyowing our recent conversation we ltave altered our position rsnd so please f nd
foldowing a signed petition form
Wfaile we are sympacthetic to the need,f'or Vatl- oriented fundirtg and constder this
lod`ging tax to be a necessary evil, aur support ls qualt~ied as follows:
Y) Any eVenditure of taxes raised shorrld irs rio way be adputinfstered by the
VyTCB as it is currently constitu#ed, given their poor recenf record and
emphasis on sununer actrivities..
Z) The emphasis in time and expenditwe shofeld be on winter marketing.
3) We agree that all board memberx should have ownership interests. However
we queskon thQ need for a representative from the retail community as the
proposed new tax wdll not be levied on them.
If ydu wish to tliscuxs furtfier, please call me on 476 8800 at any lirm
Siricer¢ly,
~ , ~~r....:...
Steve Lewis
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07/07/99 11:39 $`817 870 2927 SINCLAIR GROUP 2002
07l07/88 08:54 0870 476 BOSS tPEST VAIL LODGE
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117II8 1~, 1~
Mt. Rob Ford, MsY4t
vail ?own Couao;l Mbmtbet5
95 8. Yycau8e R°a W eae
Vait, CO 81657
Ae: Propossd 1.adBtaB Tax
Deat Yat! Council:
Ttle wgitakgud Lad6fag oti+mersloperatm m Ws lvwn o.' Vail cbmmand you for yovr s&tts in
osseblishlng a permananc hssd{r4 sawe fer markodn8 Vait. We'haw met ead diseuxeed Tha altsrtudvea
available erd belicve that ths foilawing PfWsal stands the bast chanee af success at tne Polls. Our aupport
of thi9 self-impesed Lax direccly upan our busin"aes is eotolY basW npon tha fcllowwiaY criwia,
1. 1'he couneil ahould asablish d+e now Veil Local Markeuag Discrict fallowiAg the boundariec
of t6o Towa Limits atVail.
2. Majarte;r tu:sdiag £or ire marksnng utivXm aithe Diorietviil be achiaYed dirough a new
1.4% cax cn shon wm lod8inb te be apprvyd bY the vaters,
3, Ia Rha oreation of tbe dietriCC, do tlvt suA'!ct dho makatiaE aetivitiec so be sumcoer aaiY, wbicb
was the beas of the o1d viW velloy Msrlcering Board.
4, Leave t#ss Sewn's existing mazkadog ean.etibutiaqo ia plm iQt tbe beaefii of tho new Vail
Lpca1 Dqatkatip; District. 1'bs 1,494 lodgiag tax is, omW daemed adeqpate to maee out ueads if
the 'fawn soasinuns ta ehen the pen oiche bwden'itom the F,iaetei amd. Tha eurrent levels
of mafkevas +uppart include; ihe pnctal Yand aoatrtbuciaa of approxtmareiy 5183,000, the
husiness lic4a.Qe fa eoatnbution of appraxlmacely W 8,000, tie visitor oenter caatcibueian of
3I 14t404, eAd tha apeoist evants oontib++tioa ofSZ33,400. While we reeoQsiiu tha m4bility
to cmnmfc hftft wuncUs deeistvns aa these funda we wMcipmk your suppim.
3. QVhile estAbli$hin$ Me bylawe vfthe acw vai] Loc-n1 M&kW*g Distict, p1We set cke Plve
mamber baard requir.meaa wicb tbeaa guldeliaos. Fnur aT rhe fiye vacaACita ahould flr+t bc
tluea frata que(iflr,d, candidates of tha Yeillodgi»g propcrdes holding ecemtive levei or
owacvahip 4Cteten. OAe positioa ahou?d be Rlted fivm s quaitf.'ted Vaii mali basineaa awnar.
Terms ehoutd ba throe y=s on a aUggeced baais te amaure mtinufty. Appc+intee9 *om other
buaia"see or cn$anizsUas oen 811 any soacs wbcre there ato t?at adequua qvsl{fied
onadidm, We taI " tatia bnst s+epee6a0 rlte eonstituenb baklg =ed,
Zbank yau Far your effona ce make vatl's ecoseomy :eeurr fof y~aa m coniE, Wa atend raady to s49ut ia
aay wny we eaa m enuua to paeaBe of die naw Vail Lodgiag Tic.
SinceselY,
T1ye Vail ' Coautt ity
~p 1'X.4W
4
Vafl Lodgtng Husin!!! Si stvrc Ticie ~ate
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IUGE 17,19"
Mr. Rab Ford, Mayor
vail Toan Guncil Mecnbas
75 S. F}aaage Rosd Wett
VaII, CO 81657
Re: PropoLed Lod¢iagTax
Dear Vail Councit:
'i'he un,dersiped Lodgiag owner3loptrators in dhe 't own of Vu! cotadaend yuu tor your effons in
tstsbiishiGg e peraautcat fuuding sotume FOr taatitetiag Veil. We hsvt me! Aad discus9t4 the ehernitivts
avsgab?e and believe ihat d1e following pt+oposni smnds the besc cheace of suoceas at the polls. Our suppott
of this sel£ imposed ux dirutly upoa our busineases is sol* baaed upon the followmg aitata.
1. Ilu Counail should establish the ncw Vail Leca,i Marlcetiag Diitrict feHowiong the bawdariee
of the Towa limite of Vai,t.
2. Majoriry fUnding for the marketing aeavities of the Diatriec wiII be aobi4r•ed dfroagh a oaw
1.4% tax on short tetm lodgipg to be sppwed by the vaters,
3. !it the ereadoC of the d'1sttltt, d0 ltot roSDfiet the matketing acctvities to be suosmu only, which
was thc basis of the old Vsi! Va13ey Madcdiag Boatd.
4. Leava the Towa's exiadng mwiceting caaoributions ia plaa for ihe bene5t of ebc new Vai!
Locst MpciceWg District. Tge i.4y. lodog mc {s oaly deemW edoQuate ao moct our needs if
the Town eantinuts to sbze the pert oP the bu[den from the Yanerd foad. The curreAt lovels
of mtrlcatft suppoit inctude; the gwera! {und contribudon af qpemcitnaoely $I 83,000, the
bus¢nesa licease fee conmiburion of appmxioaacety 5318,000, tbe visitor cenotr conttibution of
$110,000, tud the spocisl evva oomtrtbuuon of $135,000 aVbi2ewo neognin the inabilfRy to eommit future coimcils ckcisklns on th+oae f+nads wa aQCtioipare yosu sapport.
5. DJhile essablishing tlu bylaws ofdie oew Vnil Local Marlcering Diatrtcs, pinas sec ehe Five
raembar beard requhumts aith tbese guidclioes. Four oflhe five vacancies should firat be
811od frvm qualified c"aam of the Va{1 lodgin8 properties ho2ding exeentive level oz
owaership tatmats. One poaiuon shodd be $Ued from a qualified Vsil retail business ounc~r.
Tcama ahouid be ehra+ yoars on a mggered bau eo miore oorAnairy. Appnhmes tran othar
buaineiiea ot or9tntzstfons cm $Il taY aett4 whm thero m aot adequate quolifled
csadidabes. We feel tb.it ratio beet repramats the coastituents being taxed.
Tlunlc yoa frn your sffotts to make V W's eeonoshy semre for yeue to eozne. We stsod roady tp atsiat ia
aeY way we um to aawre the puaage of the aew Vail l,odgiag Tex.
SinmelY.
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75 S. Pranta$a Road Wost rtw-7,
Vai1, C0 81657 ~
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Re: Prvposed Lodg* 'tax
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Dcsr vail GouncfL r~e e.$ ~ Hii , ~D
The uadaraigucd Lodgxog ownersloperatm iu the Tawn of Yai1 aoramaad yca fbt youi ctforta ia
eytabliahin$ a peananM Ausdittg eou,rec fvr m*lcstiag Vail. we hm nsot wad dixussed the altamadves
aveilabk ead bclievs that the following proposal atsmds the best dhas?oe qt eacceis at the polls, Our sapporc .
af this s41f-irnposad ta dirtctly upon ous baainesses IS solaly bieed upon the followft crfterla.
I. 'YU Cotimca should sstablish thb fttw Vail LOA1 Markaft D14triCt foDowiAg the bourttiaiss
of ths Town 13rnits of Ypit.
2, Majority futxiing Qor the mzakCting acrivitica of thc i]istaol wiil b8 pchLevad tOrorigh Q naw
1.4% tax an ehnrt tvc'm lo(WqC to bt epMved bY the voters.
3. la the anstioa of the disbrid, do tmt misix;t tbs ni8rkoun$ acttvtsfes W be mzmw 4trlY> W'btcb
wes the hesis o#'the o1d Vail Vntli+Y Maicetffig Saatd,
4. Leave the 7owsi's wdcting muItetln$ caAGributiana in plecc far the bmc~tt of the new Voi]
Local Marketiog Diatrict. The 1.40/o Iodgmg tuc fs only tlnmaFd adaqum to mest otia nscds if
tize Tovva evmtinue: oo sbara the part otthe burdea &om the geiteca3 funct. 7he ettrrent levels
of markaft aup,port iaclude; the geueral fufld cantftut'sm of pproxtastcly SI$3,000, the
susnnm licrose fee tontributiva of approximatoly S3i8,000. dte visizor ca?us coatabutin of
10,000, aud the smfel eveats vaattbutiaa ot'S235,OQ0• Whilt we racwgaiae the ittabilitr
to commn fuuro aouaciis decisivat va ftse funds we amiciDatt rm euppam,
5. White eamblishing the bylawc of thr uew Yali Lmt Mwkft g QfsMct, islease sec the Gve
member board reVFrs3meea wit ttusc gaidolaaas. Four of thc Sva vacmies sbould firn be
Sifed ffamn qualified candictates of the Vaii lvdgmg prapuSies bolding rxetvtfve ltval ot
ownersWp iaoe~. one podoa itveld br rs11Qa ftOa a yusMed vail req,il bu*inass owner.
r.m ihould be dne yaan oa a sagM++a bags co enstire oontinuity, a?ppokfts ftm ocha
busipesses or arganizrtiuau oiu f311 atiy seake whtre tMu's &re m adequate qualifStxi
candSdates. We fael this ratla beat repr"ents the conadmenta beiag tmced,
't'tank You for rcw off=d to aakc Vitil's aaoo?ar smuze f~ ~tD ome, we amnd raadr ro assisi in
enY w,ay vra caa m assun the possage of the aow Vail Lvdgiag Tax,
8incerety,
The vai! LoQgiag Caa?muaity
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De. Rob Fdt+d, IVIAW
Yxil T'owa Ccvacs'i Meaibm .
75 S. Fmmge Atcxict Wast
Ym7. CA 81657
U- PmpoM Lod*# Tsx
Denr Vaii CarxtciL
To %U%hw4wd I.odft aa4uwslq~ in tfla Tom of VkU ammmd ym !bt yenr effbeea m
aslab8ah14$ a pertoenmt fWz&g scaxae £ar mWmtWg Voil. Ws btve met esd dimanssed dm alwnstirea
avaUlk ind be74m ZO ft hbwiag prpDpW steads t'he bts2 ahoce of mmm at rbe golls. our 9aFpon
afffiie K+t1FlnVee~d M%di@t(Y qaa awWdDmu b soleIy baaed %m ibe !6llow}og almft
1, Tbe Cwmnll dtiodd eaaabltah &e aew Vai! Locul Ygrkadnq Dbtr3ct fo]laalIIg 1be aanndmea
af to TM !mnh of Yia.
2. AtaJoft ftft fx tha mtrrkal3ng activllia of d.e Dlstict w1U be otieved tnagh a new
1.4% tmt aa. *axt kem todft ta bm qpraveQ by ft votert
3. Iu ft 4roet.Qp of #he afxWct, do ztac resbrict ihtt ruulaeft n1+r itiea bo ise st=p,or autY, wb,ia6
w= *e but$ ofibe Wa vad vagey Makitirg Bma.
4. Tenre 8t,e Tawu's evclsfia8 atakaCbag caa*udaw in p',m foc tbe bma& af t&e aetv Yan
L*oa1 hskft bWW" 1'~e 64% 1v4ft tcx Jo " dmod ed9quaue to mat acor aue0s
te rown caasi=ea to dm de pwc of*u bw+da fta te emrmE Ud, 17ae cunvat kvcis
of makstioS eqP'w bwbds; tbo SwaaT fucd r,ot'Erftcdm af ep4wMcino*eV 51DW, tbc
buouss tiaem &+o cma*dw af ap*ota:=aWy $31 S.OQO, Ite visiopar raatrt camwbatbm of
f 11Q,d?0, sqd ft fpeo3al a4,e0ti couhibWoa o4 $235,000. WL!te y?.7ecapd* tbo fUa6i3ity
to Co~mit ~'~mb oout~oil0 do~;t~s oD ~ae R~ds ~?e ~1Peoe ~ur ~,pore,
5. While eetabli*bg ti6s bylawa auf tbe nasv'Vall LocaE Amfaeag nwoAet, plau* aee *e an
msmbrr barod ccqairameats with ttm pi8ehmes. Fear of 60 five vueiqfoi+aQ shreld Stst be
f~led lt+vt~s quad$vd cao+itdub~a af thc Yait lo~io8 prop-rtie~ 6olftwwculivs lcvqjac
mteeibfp iutea+w. Ona poaitim s6oaldbC fllad ftlo R4ukfieO Viilmw,btomass vwm.
Totm adosw be sbme Yew an R oDagpred bMfs to ca~ soarAuisy. Appomtees fi= v*ez
budwreua Of wgmhwk= aen fi1[ onY eeats Wbet+o thare are? aot ede4awe 9=li&d
cladidebsa. We M t;bk two bm rspvmta *s coaBdketds bft taxed.
'x'hak YM AN ym effom ttr mdks YaiPs 4004oaoy.eaurs foir yM 0 a4roae. A+'e aaAd re+ te tasi3t {r,
44Y Wap .ve M tv eIaure tb* psBeeV oA 9e uM Y;p Ladeing 't`ez.
3~oao~lY,
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Mr. Rob Ford, MaYoc
Vail Tawu Couacil Mnmbers
75 S. Froatagv Ropd Wesi
V4 CO &1657
Ra; ProposedLodBin$ 'Csx
Desr Yail Cozcil:
Tbe undersigaed 1,od$4 ownersloperatoss in W Town 4f vall commettd You foc your oftorts ia
establxshiag a panencnt ttnadtng source for merkedng Vail. We have met end diwubbed the alternatives,
avaii.lable (ad helieva ibtt the foS7owimg praposat stands chs best eheace of suceets at ffie polls. Our suppozt
of this sel£ imposad tax d'u'ecth' uPon om' busirsoases is solely baoad upon tha fallawfng critarie•
1. Th,e CotimoU abonfd esublish the new vaii Local Maketiag Disa[ct following the bouadaries
of tht Town Sitn~9 41 V ail.
Z. Mtjority fulldlbg t0r the marketin$ acavicios o1F the Dleuiot wilt be acbievad dirouSh a rAw
1.4% mx on eW term todgut$ to be approved by GCe vaer9.
3. In tbe creaii(m of the distria, do aot reetrict gw marketln8 aeitv tties sa be aumoaor oniy, whicln
was the besis aftho old Vail Va11ey Mmrketiat8 BoUd.
8. Lcave she Town'a e919tln8 markOtW8 camtribudoas in plm for the benefit ot"the new Vail
Looal Mark+tiq Diatricc, The 1.4% 1odging tauc is only deeatod edoqunte co mwt our oeeda if
the Town cout"snueo sa eharv the put of the burden $rom tLo Voeral f1md, I'he cwrent lEVela
of muiceting snpport inctude, tha tenetal fand couttiburion of epproxdmttaly $193,000, the
buainess licetsso foe aontrihntim of sppioximetelY 5318,000, Dta visitOF cetter oontrtbadoo of
S 110,Q00, sad the ypcoial evonb aontributiaa ef $23S,400. Whilt we racmizo the Rebility
to commit Nmre councils daisions on ttu°se fuads we antictpabe your support,
S. Wh11C tstebl'iSh11I$ the bylawe o,f Ott new 'V'ni1, Leoe! MAtkt , Plena sot the five
meaaber board xequirements wich ~a9e awid+etiae oi the frve vaeezteies shontd firat be
1 e r~ tilled froeoo 9u~esl cendidatma ef the ' 6 Propaatlee holding exeautir+e tevel or
ownetship intereste. Uae po ould be IIlled from a quatiEled'Veil ratail bwfae:s own.er.
Tettns shoutd be on a ata~gbx6d bes4s to ee~nure cont~auity. Appointaea frosn otber
1M ° u L t4 bwiMSS~e ixptlons can fill ttfy ae~ts whece thecc ere not adequato qualt9ed
Mrr. "r° G . Wt feel th~s tatio bett represet~ts the oo~uants beiag tax~ed.
7-0
f r f 1L Thok You xar your afforu to makc Vsil's ocoaamy sscur* foc yeari W come. Wa star?d raady to assiat in
auy way we cwa W a9sm the paaasge of the new Ya1t LodQing Tex,
N r^ti.~ ~ Sinaenly,
! 5 S~~`~ The Vail iAdg'ttt8 Conotqtufiry
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VAfl ~ts~ Businaa Sfgnature Tbth
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JUN-29-99 16=46 FROM:DEHTINATION RE30RT8-VAIL ID: PAGE 1/1
J+utt 17,1994
W. Rob Ford, Ml~w
Ysif TQwn Co=cil Manbees
75 S. Froawge RaM Waet
Ysil, CO 81657
Ro: Psvposed Lvdp,fag rac
' Dear Vail CouaciI:
;
; The wu4w~ped Lodgmg ovvnm/operaon in the TM ofVafl commend yoa foc y= e!(eres nt
~ asmbvsbb8 $ P=Mmat fUbft aauree for mmioetlng VmI. VVe ha,ro met and disa3aw oe ghegnabrves
available a8 believc *u tu f4Iow* PrOPOW 4=* 4m bsa cLmx of ss+o. ai lee pv(is, m q~pp.-t
of tbs self imposed taac dhec* om our bummsea ia sob1Y basad upo the followmg atserj~,
1. ras Cvuncil sbould esmblish she new 'Yai17 oW Mnnketiug pWrfa' toIIPwmg the boundanias
af'che xowr Iimits of Ysii.
2. M4m1tY tadmg 4 te medceting eCtivides a;f @te Aisiria will be aahkved 14troe0 a nrar
! i,40/ caac aom ahost tam Cod&g so be aM~Wee bY me rMsrs.
p 3. Xa tbe aWjouaf titc d3aaictdo nAt se4pfiot tM
was the basi5 of A1e Old Y6i! Vallay ~g ~ ~ to be summer aw1Y, ~hicli
4. X.esve the ?owln's aisft =*,e&g oM%*utioas ioa pl= far #5e bewfit of the atw Vsil
LOW MCtctag DWFWt. The L49'a bd&Wg mx b 0n1Y deemed adeqnate to meot m ttatds if
~ rhe Tcvrn ooDoluat t4 dmx the p3tt of tha hurdeac &M the lumt t1md. ~~W In*
°f "MWOS 80PPW kdade: thagv=W fad oaadatioa ofqVroxWmoly $I83,000, *e
baamess ltoaM fiee coMbidw of agpwdb~ 5318,fl40. t50 vWtcc aWar ooaftbzeaa nf
$110,OOa, and tba VacW everds ooftltdott of $n3,000. GbEa we recopibe the tuabfity
w o=ru}t Sirture oomc-6 deCsians an tlm Poods we wticfpaft Yovr taAPOat.
5- VVhile astablWhmg c'ho byla,ws orshe naw va12I.ocat M,ucetbg pbtic~ picau ft !he s,~e
membar board roqt~rtmeb witlh &use gs,idetmes. Paua o4tbe ltve vacazLdes shoutd fine be
sllaa &ama quAM«t cAad'ddl , 6 of vatt 1odgft praxW* holaiag wrmoctivc iovm] or
ovmadiP tumm. ;Q20 pos#Oa sboerld be filW;hoo, a qui'tled Vail toW hnineae owaex.
Terms ahcald be eres yatrs oa a etaggered basis to eassae 000UMUW. Appoiotoes from other
cattdidatrs. 9Va $~s wlxe~o tlna+s arm ?~ot ~ta 4mttiSed tbig zqnsms dxe ccrosdtaeft beiikg Mud.
~ lbizk yan for yvnt cffo* to maice va;t'9 DwMMY xme ,~ac yt~ss tc oama. wc atod rady ta ~c ;a
=Y w+~53' wa c~o tiv assm~c ti~a P~BB ~ aew Yd Lod&iag Tm
$inaaely, ~ 7he vait L.od&g c.omtpwnity
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Mr. Rob k'ord, Mayar
' VaII xawu Cotuscil Membat'a
: 75 S. Fromtage Raad West
Vail, CO 21657
tie: Propomd Lodgtug Tax
Desu' V'aiI Caunoii:
The undersigned Lodging owneasloperatort in the town o#'Vaiz carnimrad you tbe yo,r etPorts io
establishing a pennanart ftdittg source for merkvting Vafl. we hava met oad diec,syed the altexnativas
Available eAd belteve t,ltat tt?e fotlowIDg proposnl stands the (xst diance of saccoss at the polls, pur aupport
cf tlvs ael,F unpvsed tax direct}y upon out businesses is so1ely 6eaed am du foElowing crieeria.
1. The Ceuucil ahou,id eaubiiish the aetis Vail Makeft Di,qWct folt4wing the boutadsrtes
of the Tawta litiuits of Yai1.
2, IvZajority furldttlg tor ths markmtlczg acttvit4am of the Disaict will be aehievec} thMugb n new
I.4°.6 ta an short tum ladging ta ba npproved by the votera.
3• In the creatien of the diatrict, do not tr.atdat me markenng acdv Urea tn bv sumrnw oniy, which
wgs the basis aithc ald Vaii VaUey Madcotang Board.
4. Leave the'Cowzi's eXisting mask8tilag couttjbutiobs in plax for the betaetit of thv nea Vail
Loeal Nlarkedng Disttici. The 1.4'/o Iodging tax ia onty ddemed sdaquate to mset our needs if
the Towrt aomlintiea tv char* the part of the burden from the gttteral ftmd. The cumIIt lev4ls
cf marketing enppozt ineludo, the geneW fxmd ontribution of a}roximuel,y $183,000, the
businoas 1icenso Fee coaeribution of xpproxirnatety $3 18,000, ihe visibrn eencer contribution af
$110,000, en4 the special evonLS contribution of S235,000. While we racugnize i4?e inability
t4 eommit fiuuro councils decistons on these funds we aaticipste qovr suppoCt
5, While entablishia8 the bylawa of the new Vari Locai hQaticeting Dkuict, plwma set the fiVe
me,aaber boad roquirc,menb with tlusa guidelinea. Faut of the five vacencies shoald ft be
f{Ited fxozn quatifiol casididates of the Vafl lodgiag prapezri,es holding exeeutive level4r
ownarshig interests. One posiNoa shauid bti filled hm e quaffied Vial retail busiaess ownsr.
'faJme should be three yeare on a stqpred bas{s ta ensure contiuuity. Appo'u?taes fr= otber
businesses ar orgaaizstlaas aen Fi1t any sem3 whero thexe ae aot aclaqU$ta qualified
ceudidates. We faei tbis ratio beat repretents the oonAituents boing taRed.
T1mk you for your efi'vrts to matcs Vain 40b601Tly 6CC`W4tPD fOA' YbM [0 00108. We stend ready to asaist in
any way we can ta assuXe the passage oR the cow Yai1 Lodging Tex.
Smcerely,
'Xtte vait L.oddsIng comzauraity
AS
VAlI LOdging Bt1li18lS Thk DIIte
uCu.Q,,~~e~, Cet.~
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JUH-29-99 TUE 11;40 RM P,OI
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June 17,1999
Mr. Rab Fa(, Mtiyyor
Vsil Town Cuuttcil Macabus
76 S. Fzpu2age Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Re: Ptoposect Ladsia8 Tac
Daar Vail Couacil; , .
'T.he undersigned Lai&S o*ner~Joperators In the Towq of Vaii commend you far your 090rts !n
esmblisYung a pemanent fimd'asg aourca for ma:M1tedng Va11, 'Ne have met and diicussed t]za ateernatives
av9119bI0 A.ttd Yle1tEve 1h8t the f0I1t1Wing ptOp098I StSSld61ht bO; C}IaIIGC Of 8titCCC9$ flt thC pdu6. Our suppart
of dus self,-nuposed tax direcdy npan aur businssaes is sotefy bawd upau rte t'ollawh+g criteria.
1. Thc Counail sbouki eoblicb the now Vall l.ocal Markoing Aistrict failQwing tlae tioutadaries .
of the Town Iimits of Vail
2. Majot+ty funding fur the mxrketing aetllvitiss af !6e Aishict wili bc a66icved through a nea• ~
1.4% tax otx shaR t¢m+ tadging to be approved by the voteXS.
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3. In the creetion Of the dWl'iet, dp Ant reatrict thd nna&eticg Utiv.ilies to be' su:nmer only, Nhtch
was iha bas.ie of dSe old Vai) VAltex Merkatiug Bomrd.
a. Leave the 7own's nxfadng markftg•conaibmions ui piace fo~ the beveftt of the new Yal1 `
Loual Nleroei!rS T?istelst. Tha l.44/g lodgiug tecx. i,9 unly deamrd adcquabo !o auut nac me«3s tf
d+e Tow•n aanrinues ta sharm the paes of di~ bWr&~a taan the gcneral fuod. x,he ciux'ent levels '
of u~a~cctiag suppori iu:~uck; the ge~eaai lund caniribution Qf apprcm~aaaraly~ $183,Q0q, ck
tius'vuss ficense fee canvtbutlan of atpproximataly $31$,000, the'v'tsitar ctnter contributione of
5110.OOQ, eadthe speciat evmntc cvntsibtrilcni olS235,Q00. Vf'hilb~wc xeco~ize ti~e ins?bility
to ootuatu ifbar,r4 cotmc#is decisinna an these fuuds we aGtticipate Your suppert
. 5. White establishuig die bylaws of t}te aow Vai) ,Local Markelfq Disrcict, ptense set thc five •
mmtaber board requSmtucttts wltb the" guidal;nes. Pow of the five vaaaneias ahould fitat be'
, filled S-ora quaiif'ied candidatea of the Vadi iod8ingmpcxiies holdin& emcudve iovel or .
mvnershfp intorests,- Onr pasi4oa should bt Md &om a qumNed vniI retai] business owndr;
Tc,rms ahould bo tbxee yaere vo a scaggered basis to emure coasinuicy. Appointees lrozn otha7 •
basfa~RsoR ar organzzes.ions cao filt uiy aexu whPPre il+exe exe not ecfeyvAte qualiflocl
candidates. We fcel thts ratio beat represe:nts che codatieucuts being taxed.
7laatdc you for your ot'Porca to makm'Vait's ecouocvy securc far ycrus to cosne, we mna re-hay to essioc in any way we oeri to aRSUre thn pussugr af thr tx.h+' Vai,( Lodgfrcg Tta.
, Sh?eerely, .
The Vail Lodg,mg Cemounity . '
1 vail Lo6E1ig Busineas , i~naiae Titlc,' pa~
ienb bp,VAIL PESdF'T kENTAtS Jun-17-94 11:16am (•rom 9704761501E9 aqq+ `
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Mr. Rob Fcmd, MaYar v a1l Town Couacil metsabexS
'75 S. Prontage Itoad West
vall, CO 81657 ,
Re: proposed l,odgiztg Tax
rioar Vail CoutiCiS: A
T?te undcrsigtiad Ladging ownets(opttMM 1tr tlie',C, oNva af Vait eptumond ycrv far yUlii eftbitf l7A I
eetabliybing ~ perraanont funQi~g sow~;e for irrsrkctitig'Jai1, Vdr havc nitt a~y.d discussec4 ths altert~~vves
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sveileble stt,d believr, tttot the fo110~z pfoposa181aAd.o the ixst chxt~c,e of &ut~ess St the polls. ur, suppo
a£ this gekt~iTUPk'gd tS7c ditectly up4n otr busiDestoS is SU1ely bued uposx dic fOllowittg ariteria,
1, 7lhc Cou1161 shoesid estAbiish the new Vatt Lncal Marketing District followjug; the boundaries '
of the Tuwn lamwtc of vaii.
2, majorit}' fts?Ci1xg fos *c marketang accivxties a,', the Uistrict wilt be aahlevaQ through a new ~
;.4% eAx rna ehorr term,lodging to tx apprvvad by the voters.
T,n the creation af the Qfstrxct,Vallev Markcett'u~i~ ~o d dnQ actfvitios to be swmmer enry, a'If1G}i ;
wa.q thr. Uasis of t1~e ald Veil . ~
q, Lexve t31t Town'a existitlg mA,t9cctsaB coab'ibutfonR W place fur the benaflt of the new Vail ;
Loc:&i Marketing Dmi" nie 1,4% ladging tax 1s only deemed a4equate to no:eet otw noeds if ,
thc Town oo;3.tinuea ta sha;re the paxt of the burdm fros», the geaes"ai fund. Tht Cur1'tAt tevoL
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of :oarketing support uioludo; the gt».eral fuzad contxifsusion ot approxLmmly 5189,800, the
bus'rness liceusa f'ee oontr.ibution of approxtsnnatilY $318,U4t1, dte visitor canter cnttri,bution Of ~
$110,000, 9nd tbG SpCCta1 Bveqte OoAtx'butiAU af $235,000, Wt?iie we rccognize the inabiiihy ;
w camrrtit futuze com=#ls drsisions on these fiuisl3 wa a».ticipatt yaur, suppazt. ~
5, Wkliie ostiSbtub~u$1he by)aws of the i~ow Vail I.oca~. MarkmtiuQ T~istricc, please set the f9ve
xu
nzembex boerd zeg,uueuents wit4? thtse guidelines. FauF c` the five vacan,cies shoukd firq be £'xiled from gualified cszididetes Df f3zE Vail lodgirig jpropfte.4 holding execuTive level ur
6W3lenbZp 7AtEi88tA. One pwsirian sh4u.id be ftJled fiOm a qua3ifira VmiJ retail bus;iness owner. ;
'Farms should be ttcree years oiz a siagger.ed UWs to ensurt ccrrtuaufty. AppfliTitpe.9 fr011Q ot]er i
businesses or orgatizuutions Cttti fi1's aoY seats whezC there ere nOt adaqutt4G qualified cand,i9ates. Wa feel this ratia best represents the const;tsients beistg taxed. _
'zhnnk. you far your cf£orts w r??ake Vail's econc+tny swurt, fns- years to come, We StIInQ 2'@adY tb agSiSL 137 `
Rny way we can to a-dute th,,- passagc of'the ncw Vail Ladgit!$ 'T'ttx. ~
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6ent bylURiL RC50RT RENTGLS lun-28-94 891300M From 9784766026>9784184$84 yune 17,1999
W. Rob Fat+d, Mwyor VailTowa Couriaii Manbers
73 S. FYmtap Road West
Vsil, GO 8107
Re; Pf'opored Ladgut$ Tu
Deur Va{1 CcanaLt:
The wndecnigned I.adgiag awttereloperatars in the Tbwn of Vai! cotnmvnd yau for your sgorta ia
estabiisbing a permanent funding aowu far marketiag Vail. We hAvo met aad diseusaed Wo aloeraatives
availxbta snd bolieve that the twllowin8 Px'aPo&41 iteds the bwC cbauco otsvccass at t!u polls. OitY suppart
of this self impoaui tax diractly upon our bwiacasce is salety based upon the followtng aiwie.
1, The Cosuicil sbould establigts the aew 'Yait Locet Mxricetiag Dlsaicc fo]Iowing the b=dsrima
oPdaa TRwn l1mks afYail.
2. MAiority fiulding for the enaiceting activities of ihe District wlll be acEiaved tkrough a new
1.496 tex oa sttort tetm 1odgft ba be zpprcved by the votera.
3. In tha creafiun of the dlsttict, do a4t neRict the mntkoHng acxtvtties to be stvssmer uti}y, wbic,h
was t;hw besie of the otd Vail Ve11ey Mmkstmg Board.
4, Xeavb Shv TowrA' a OXisting maTketiag Com tributions in pLvA far the beneSt of tEio tuw V"
L,oca1 MukeNng DisMat. The 1.4% lodgfng tax Is enly damCd sdaquatt [o tmt aw meads if
the 7bvm cot3tbm to shane tha pact af tha burdsn fmmn the geuarst fimd. 76e curnnt levels
afmMioftg Auppm incfide; the geneail flmd coatrfbutioa oFapyroxbaexb. 5183,004, the
business licem fee corttnbudon of appraxi=*ly 5318,000, the visiter aettter coabz'bukion nf
S 110,000, and the speciat trvents a0tttr~butiopt of SZ35,000. WUile we tacopize the inabflfty
w aemmit futurt counci}s deciaians on these f4edt we antlotate ym mppOrt.
5. While aita613ahing the bylavva of the new Vail i,ocel Markeftg Dfekic pieaee aet the tlve
mesaba bo" nqniremeots with these guideltes, Four of the flva vncenciea ehould ttrst be
fglad &am quaUed candidates of tho Vnit todqing propertiea hOldintg sxocudve level or
atvtterebip iaweata. One poAition ahopld be filled from a qualified Vall fwtaii bti4iness owuet.
';Fbrau shouJd ba tbrne yeara an a ataggeccd besia to easute ceadnutry. AppoSataas ffaca other
buskneaees or o,rgaoizndoos carx Ml aay sesu where thm at pet adequate qanlifled
csndidam. We 4e1 thia mdo bat cqreseab the caa?stituenp be+ing teod.
Ttwnk you for your efforts m make vait's econamy eecun fat vews w caane. We stand teady to miM in
any way we oen tn asrure t'!ie paaeuge of Qfe mew Vail Lo4ging Tax.
SiucerelY>
7he Vail LA4ging Coaltitunlq'
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Ms, Rob Ford, Mayar
Va{.i Towm Cotmeil Membsrs
75 S. Fmntage Roaa west
vail. CO 81657
Re: PCOposed Lodging Talt
Ikar Vail CouncfL
TXie nudersigned L4dging nwners/operators Su the xawn oYVaii cotmnectd you for yout effom in
osutbilshing a permar?eut fundiqg aowzo for merkepng VaiL Ws have met and dlecuesed &e altcrnakives
available and betieve that rhe following IrraPasal stands the heat chanet ofaucxms at#he polts. Our support
oftbis self-impose@ tex directiy upon our businuees is solely based u{roa the fbUawttkg critania.
1, 2he Caonoil ahouid aftbJash the new yai)1„8oal Mafttin$ DismiCt fAitoarimg r,ha boundauies
of the 'IbwA Jimtts of Vait,
2. Majotity fltndJug for the markenng activities vf Wa Disuiet rvill ba nchieved rlQOUgh a uew
1.4% tsx on short term lbd,giag bo be approvod by We vOttis.
3. Irt the rtzat.on of the district, do nat restrict the noarketing actlviUies to 6e sumtnar anly, wwch
was the baa;s of the ald Vait Va11ey Maricetin,g BcrarB.
4. L#ztve the Town's existing marke4ng contribution9 Ea placa for the benefit of the new Vail
,Loca1 Mericeting Dlatrick Ihe 1.4% lodgi¢ig tax is onty deamdd actequate w mcet our neods if
tbe'Towa oonranues to sharo the psn of th* buraqll irams r#?a genetet fun4. 'TLe cWrent ievels
of znexksting suppott InClude; the g4aarak fimd cantttbutian of appmxiatzately 5183,o0U, the
bueiness licsnee fee eontributiom of appmxunateFy $318,000, the viblwc cenaor contributlon of
$110,000, iutd the speclSl ovents cnntri'butian of $235,000. Whila we reoopine t$e uu?bility
w comnait ;Futura aounclls dmcisims on rhese funds we aniiaiyata your svpport.
S. While earablishfng the bylaws of die new Vai1 Loco Marketit~g ptmc;, pl~ m the five
member bonrd roqnirommts w.th tbosc gtsidelmes. Four of the flve vac;anc[as shou,ld first be
Flled fkam quali8od candidates ofthe VaA ladB~ '
areb' t~sts. One B Pee holding executivc level oT
owtt lP ~ yosition shopfd be flled from a ualiflod Vail retail basinesa owner.
Term9 sWd be throe years on a stagge¢ed basis to ensuce eontinutty, qppointeft ¢om olhee
busiti.esas or orpafaatlaas can fill oqy sesr, where thero ara not adenuate qyslifieei
eandidates. We fce1 this ratia best ttipRaselnts the coWttuents being taceci.
Thnntt yoa f'or your efFortrs te melce Vail'a economy secure for years to coma. Ws 6tand reAdy ta sesist in
any way we onu to sssuro the paesage of the aew Vel1 Lodging Tex.
5incerely,
Ihe Vatl LodB1ng Coinmunity
Yail I.odlftng Buin"a S natun 7a
TItle Date
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~ ~ ' oacc~stvpera~r~ ia tha Tawn ofveFl aoosm?eaa ym ~r your «fta
mmicWM veL vu~ have a~ ~d d~COesed ~ ~1te~Y~ !
, ~ s ! ~ be t~et ~ f~llow~s Pa4Dos~i s~a th~ be~st ah.~a, o£euoaes eC tbs Qur a~ro~;
awb=iw"" 0 soki}' lmd ap4n~i~e
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tiaa o£ ~e ofvau.
Dde~t wt11 be adtie?*d ~ a 11ew'
ft ~ aatEti~ ,
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m 1e e~yed b~r*o vao~s.
' 4 m, t~is atio of'tht dioict, da M reatrict tha metke~'~•~~ eo bm ~er ae?, i+?Mob
~isls-ad'tbc old Yeil VWW ItiW3469 f ~ T.eave ~'mvn 6atbtftm~$
Dwrill, Tile pft toAft tax ls 061byr a8oquabs a~at oaz ~1s ~
omduaaa to ebr+ae Fae ofthe 4saaisn bm ~Q~ fmd. Ct~at ~eVtis; ~
~ ~ ' ' lioe~sl~t'~ee ao~o~tkb~tloa of ~aI~~Y 3`.3t 8,~0@D. ~ v,~baa . ~ ~ , ~
*w
i ' f~are oo~iuwiis decLieosc
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Wbb aeiabiig~ ths bybava axft ww V,afl Local
atma bmd ~aqau+~e~ ~ ~t Pm~s. ~ o~ihe fir!e ' &Mild flr~
hllwd ~uetifi~d ondkW% af ft Vail iod&a pq" ho~wS nTivt 1a~e1 ~z' : ! ;
~ i ; i i y~t~. Qae postt~aa sh~dbc ~ai 6+Oap a~ qua~~+! va~1 '~ffis~ asv0~r. I
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whetagne,~qe ~ fro.'at6is '
~ ' ~ j' . +i csa We fi~ tb~ letlo bert rq~?+e~1e t~s oo~ ~p8 ~xed. ~ ~ ;
~ ' ~ ~ f`~ aflbrte.tc 2W1ta 'YalYs oovavRar xeeum ft yeM to aoaa& jve , 1e6dy mt izt, ' i I
a~uce-*a paeeap of to aew V'elt 1,Adving'I1rz,
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JUN--29-99 01:20 PM GALATYNLDDGE 9704790102 P.01
9~n~ bti~VAtL RiC4P.T RfNTqLS Jun-17-99 01130rn fron 9764761014#9704794102 ps9& Z` 2
7une :7, 109~3
Mr, Rob Ferd,lvlnyor
Vsif Tvwn Counci! Memhere
75 5, Frontaoo Road wat
Vall, GO 81657
Re; Propased Lodsius Taa
{?eU VGti Coua+cil:
Th6 tmdar5tgrsed Lod.IItna o%Mets/operato;f !n W Tawu ofVail cixnmend )'ou for your effona Ln
eetabli9hLig e peimanrnt flmdlny iourca for ctark+tiAg V011. We ~xve met $ud diKnsoed M elternAr•vsx
nvailnbk ead bolievv ttA c6e foHQuin4 pcopo+l1'tsletl tha best chanea of euaoess et tlu polls. Our supQ~rc
of ehia setf-imposed tex dieestly upon aur buaittews Is eolely bued upotl sbe fottowxng er3teria,
t. The Counell should at+blivti dtt hew Vai1 Loca1 Mnrketin¢ DisL*t follewiiiy fhe bouadot'1e5
of the Town limite of Vait.
z. MajorlTy llwJing thr thc mntkotir,t tt-tlvitirs of tba Dlitrsot w~U be sehtewd ehsough a etw
I A°Y• m en shurt tvrm lodging m be approved * ilu votere.
3. 1tt the CireOCD oCtbe distriet, do nol restrlct thr mortdtiug acclvictes tn tx awnrner only, wbioh
was the beeii of !ht old Vail Vallry Metketirk4 9oud,
4. Leyve the Town's nxtetiag aiaktiilig conttibutiaae 1n placo faor the b4neftt ottkle rtea VW
LoCel Markati;3$ Distrtct, The 1.4% loQittg tax Ss only dormed adequete td mset oirAted+s ft
eh(i Town eqmtinues ro share tho paR of the trirdcxt $om tc e+netal fwnd. Tbe curtent bvels
ePmarketing sappart bicludr, tho getsotei ftind oontribution of eWoxtm3tely $183,400, the
busNsa tkaast faa wnulburian of e.ppruxi+oitcely $118,000, thr 0eiwr ceater cotttrlbutinn of
Sl 10,004, uid tho spocial tvetes aontlbudan of $135,090. Wbi:e we recognise th4 inability
to cnmmit ki*n coimdls declci=s on these funds w4 erttlcipats yntu suppurs.
5. Wb.ila eatablishmg the byiawa Of M6 Wv vW l.dcal Markatittg Dfstrlct, ptease res utie flve
mwnbar b:+ud iequQemtnts -iridl th4tC gNId0ftCb• FOUi of IFtB tlVb YdCdNvioe sheuld t+tst be
$Iled *om 4ua11!!ed eandldwi, of Lhe Vail lodgiag pcopertias baldtng eYerutive 2ewe1 or
owner~hip interey~. C1~te punltltu: sfinu:d fi llorl fror, a qunGffod Vail rotiil buetles4 ovrricr.
Tor.as ahould be t6re, a yeera oa a staggertd basis to v;we cantEunhy. Appointstx bom ather
basinasi#4 ar arpnlutlnns etin R11 m}• seatc where thera m net adequate yualifleci
eatfUet,:1. Vl'e irel elils ratic bost rtptvsPntg the ayrlstitueuta bring tbx#d•
'Cfiatk yu•i fur your effoits ru uu~CO Va;1'v 9cunurnY aacac :fsr Yewa eo conr, Wti seend ruwy to aoaiet in
any way we cmn oa aaeur+e thi poeeoga clme new Valk Lodging Ta~,
6~OOerety,
l'he VQII Lrnljlog CDmrttun(ty
Z, I& aukwez 11111 9S
Vatl Ln p Huid 8iyn~turb Tftlr , tlate
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. ' Mr. ivab F0%4 Mayot .
~ 4'nil Tav,v Couneg Maaabers ;
75 S. FMage Ro.d wea ~
valy,cn EtGY!
~ Re: ProposedLodqiaQTsx ~
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J ~au Ygil Cotvaal;
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~ IU jmdershned CadgtnS rnmere/opezator9 0) tbe xown ofi Veli cmunend yon for rau oftoNa Sn •
i rs~ebris~ia~ A pamaaens ~ncung saaoa formarkR+:ing vait, wa hava ma md discu~«9 a~ eloern~t~ros s
arsl?ab1a e?vi belierve thnt dhe fellowIDR AcepQspl M4e t6e best oltAac,e of suxe:s at eha pollA. Oku supporE :
of 61 c c:lf-fmpowd tax dlrectl)r npon mtr buamew iS 641ah` besed upozi tixe folk:w Mg aritecl L j
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Tu Gaaug obwutd esw61i th di e ucw Va11 LaceJ Mukaft Uistricc sallowh:g th o baamdarirs I
' of the TowA iiieaits af Vai1• ~
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I 2. Maja'ity Nbiq & daa makeftS actiYttiee oPthe Dietaciet Will be ac,AJeved tiu0411 s nsw !
~ 14% tsac on shart krm.lodging ta be epuoved fN tha vvier0, ~
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± 3, In the aeatioa of tba dissrtae, do aot rectrict tbe mciaeftg aaiviciaa m be sammax ocly, Wch ~
; wo du buis o(fhe ald Veil vaUcy )vSarkeking Bo9rd. !
4, LaOVe the Tawn's existia m.mtsthtg cattriibatlams in plsoe for The bam%it of W new vail
' I,OCe! Mattretlqg Dispict. TAw t.a'Y4 totlxitkg = !.i anly deamed adoquaRa to uleot otv neode if ~
. the Towa coaazwe to ebam *e past c+f tha bnWrn #Lom de gsnoral flmd. The curnnt levels
of rtlarketins supMrt include; fbe gsnttel Rumd coaObuclotz of appcmcUoatel,v $183,004, tho ;
buswese Iicease fee cartkibuuiam of approximaoary $3 10,000, tha v istdor cemor aonircbetian of ~
$t 10,000, md ths :paaial eveatscockrlbutioa of S23 5,000. While we eecogs?in 1he lxtabltky ~
to cammk fbtu+e oacocits cechleaa ar? these lh.uds we arttic.*da your s~Wrt. i ;
5, Wbw "LVuI1F1i131ag AOe bYJa1'78 Of 1I1G QCW VES LOCaI MwCCtlGg Diwid' f:I0UJ0 6CS th6 fiWO !
, encmber bwrd roq*atnenm arids 6im guWclirns. Faur oif.he five vecamcks sbouFd&st be
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5lled $ca.tn quglikd uuxQidetss of tha YAII lod" propetks bolding 9XecOve levei ot i
; mqmzship . One poaitiou sbouSd be fiUed ftoin qtwiffied Vafl teW budws owner.
Terma shoaldbe dreo yrw on estaggered I~a'ra w enswe camtixiuity. Appofntoes fram oitha ~
bueWssee or otgailzadons cm 150 eny seab wban dtere are nai adequba awaliffad candi4atas. We fael thb cAtia beot reprewos be conetiaYa~?p lxing taW, ~
~ 'rhank you ioc yow effam m mekv Yail'a wanomy seoure for yrare w coma, We ataod raady W asAst in i
~ any wery we ems to sqaure *e paaruge of the new Vsi1 Lpdging Tax. ~
• Stoanty, •
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Tha Vail tAdgfq Cftwaunity .
Vaii L44" iiurima SipaMro Tlde Da1e
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Mr. Rob Fotd, WyUT
Vai1 Tawn C'ounoil Momhers
75s. r•rantaaP ROad weO
Voil, CO 81657
Re. Proposed 1 od4CtnR Tax
Denr Vait Council;
Thc undemirrQ I.orip,iag awncr%lnpatators in the Towf? of Voil wmmead you far ynur offorts in
e9mbltiahing a yxemanemt fu»Ainr ,onrcc for martMing Vail. Wa heve mtt aad diACUSnd the atnersruivas
nvailuFiir enA helievc thst ft fnilnwln6 snxn'^~l stand4 thw beAt ChArCO of 9utcFSS nt the pulls, Our support
of tha solf 1mrased tnx ctisectly upm mw busin"see is solet}' bsqod UpOn the folfowinY criwrtn. -
t, 'Ih+Council ahcwld n.t8blish the nMV Vsi1 Lncat MarkRt?ng AistriCt fallow(ng the boundartt9
of the Tavm lirttitv of Vaii,
2 Muj41'lry tunRlnR fir ths rswktting nsxivides of the Diqtrict ?ilt be schieWed tbroug}i a naw
1.4°h tnx on vhc+rt tmn Indpinp, te Fe npMved bY thn voteCS.
3. Ia the artanoti af the Alstrict, do na restr{ct the morketing activttlca m hR wmmar os+tY, which
W9c ttte hnKia c,Pthe o18 Vltif Vn11eY Merh9tLi; $OAn1•
4. Lesve the Town'x cxiatiag marketfnp cdntribuclons in place ior the berntit nf the new Vail
Local MatketittP ni"ricL The 1.4%, lociping tax Is only doamed adequatt w med nur needs if
the 'rown oontinuee to sbRra +he. rArt of the burdeA D'nm the ea11aro1 fund. The current levals
of muketing aupport ittclude; the generul fund c:ontritxttlan af aPAroximttely $1113,000, the
bua{neRa tltrn4t fee cnnbiFntitina af approximatclY S318,000, the vi.,itru cannr contrihution nf
l s dtcis +ans oa tkese fundg we ant#cipate yaur ~[~wc ~ the tnobtiity
' 0eantntt futuce c~t ~tci S
to e
S. Whils vetnbliching the bytaws ef ike nvw Yx)1 Loca1 Merkssing [)ietriet, Plesb* qet the rva
tnemher imard requiremestts wtW tt?ese guldaliqes. Aaiv of the five vacLaciey shoutd fitet bc
}ilkd froas qw?tifled C9ndidata: of the Vail lodging pxopaties halding execunve lPVrl or
ownership hltereas~ ~e pog?ta? shQ~W be tl3Eed from a 4Uatified Vait rrtait h,m?noss nwner.
Tems nhoutcl be thrve Yvun ea a stap,,Eered baeis to ennnre cotnlnuit5+. Appo;rttees $om othm
buaiaeeaeR nr aT±anitations cnn lill any seW where there ae not aderyuete quatifled
eandidarey. Wc ftl thie ratio beet reprewtb the constituente being taxed
Tbstlk you fve yWt efforts 4o ma3sc Vsii's economy secute far yr++rv to cAS11e, We stend mdY ta n9si9i in
sny wiy we oan to aseura the paange of the naw Vaii LodginR'Tax•
SincerclY,
The Vail LoAp,in Commurd
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Vaii, Colorado 81657
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3une 17, 1999
Nir. Rob Ford, MaYos
V ail Town CouncU MemUers
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Re: proposed Lod$ime TaX
Desr Vail (:ouncil:
The undersignad L~odginR ownersioparators ia tha Town of Y~a%1 command ~you far ,'aur ef#'orta in mativos estabiishing s Permancnt feuidttg so'+rce fOC oss ttandS Vttaie~ best ehanc of suc sgsc: t the polis.l O sugPert
ava~table nnd believe that the fellowin$ prop on fhe foll+rt ring critmria,
of this sel~isapoaed tax dirECtly upon our busin~esse$ is solely basod up
I . Thc CcnnwU shouad eata6lish the new Vtki1 Local Markatlag Disri'ict a)liowing the boundaties
of the Town ftits of Vail.
2. Majnz'try fmdin@, toT fl'° n'°rk°tu?8 $`'t;vities o£tbe Distriat will be a(hieved through a new
1.4~1~ tax on shott terM Iocig3Ag Co ba spproved by the voters.
3. In the creation of the districi, do uut nsu[ct tf?c markebn8 ecbtvides i o be sumcner oaly, which
wae the basis of tbe uld Vail Valley Merket.ing Board•
4, LeBVe the Town'e existing matLcetitt8 contrlbutiona in ptwa for the 1; enefit of the aew Va11
L,ocalldarketiAg District. The 1.4plo fodgirng tax is onty deMed adt.t u8te to moet ouT ueeds if
eho Town conrinues w slfatc the part of the burdeu Pram the gonera), ~l~o
of markering yuppozt include; the gez~eral fltnd contrihutioD of appz : imeny s $3,d00thbuslness licenso fee contxibution of approximatnlY $318,000, the vi,sltar center contributian of
p e the inability
we ant?cip~e y~~ kr support
t$o co,m~mit futuo aiouneil9 disans on ~ n ftmds 1213,000,
5. Whfle establishiug the bylav+rs of ttac uew Veil Local Marketing Di:c riet, please set the five
member board requQemapts with these guidelines. Pour ef the fiv,' Wgcancies shonl,d first be
filled from qualified candidates of the Vai.l lodgi.ng grepertias ha16aB executive feval or
ownership intarests. Ono poaitian ahou,td be biled ftom a yualified. Vail retail busioesa owner.
Tetms sbvuld be three yeacs on s ataggeced basis to ensure catttinlt) ty. Appdineees &oma othar
businesses or organ,izations cau fill any sea#s wherc thmre are not s,: eqnate Qualified
candidates, We fatl this raHo best reprasants the canstihtents bein,E taXed,
ThanX you for your eff.arts to meke Veit's ecobc+tny saeure Cor years to come, 1;1'e stand ready to a.tsiot in
uny way we can to assure the pawage of the taew Vail Loclg.ing Tax.
5lnaerely,
The Vai1 J. o uaity
Daie
Vell Lo s e TkPC~
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7uua 17; 1999
Mr. Rab Ford, A4aY0s
vail Towa Coumcit Members
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Re: ProposedLodglag Tax
Dear Vaii Council:
'f}te imdarsiped Lodging owaeaslopefators ia the 7own of vnil aaaMmd you for yaur effau ia
astabliat?i.nffi a Pemw= foAdWg so,nce fer metketing VuL We hgve raee ad disaassed the altaaatives
swiijblc aad belseve that the foSlowmg praposal stond9 tbe best chance of tuaxss at the yoW. Uu suPP=
af this salf ktDosed tax dfrealYupo ous Omimm is s°bty bmd upon dw f°11°wing cft-ria•
The Counoit 9hoald ecWilch the new dail i.ocal Merketmg Disaia foliowing the boundaries
of the Tvwn litaits of Vail.
x. Majariry flmMg forihe madset6?g aadvttios of the Disttlct witl be achitved througD s tuew
1.4% tax on etatt t= lod,ga?g ta be approvtd by the votefa.
3. In the crz+stion of the disaie; do not restricc the mark4ag acdvieus to be iutnmer on1Y, whicb
was the basis a[thc old Vail Vai,key Marketmg Aoard.
4. Leave the Town's rxisting marloatiug coaaibutioas iitt piace !bI the beac& of the aew Vsa
j.,pW Mgtftg DISp't02. ThC 1.4% l0O&g m7i !S CnV dEl,411td DdeQtlat9 GO m08T qt3T Ae0d3 !f
the Town condanea eo ahane the pa:t of the bur6eti ftm dte $eneral trad. 'iYte ctnmt leveis
of markedng support inctude; the gcesa,t fund ooatribution of sppcoximt?tely $193,000, the
yusiness licmse fee conufbWon of approxi?nately $31E,000, the visieor cenm contxfbution of
Si 10,000, aud the apcoisi evoes contributiom of S235,000. WhiJ,e we recngpue the inabititY
ce eamatit 4tCUrq catmc'tls decisions oa th6so fad5 we aaei,cipace yow suppurc.
5. 'Mile establiahing the bylaws otths uew Yail Locai Markocing Di4a iar plame aee the five
mamber bosrd requirtmerna with tbesn $uidelines. Fouc of the fiva vpeffi?cies shoold bxat be
filled from qualified casdtdates of thc Yail lodSnaS PraPwtive holdir$ executive leve1 or
ownersMp urterasts. 4ae positlo» stiou3d be 511ed fxom a qwalitied Vail rasail baaiuexs owner.
'terms sbonld be iim yew ws a euggecad basia to awm+e cenzittuiry. Appoiatees frcmt atber
husinesses or arganizedosss cau fill nay aeau v.hero ibate me noc adeqoutoe quali5e8
candidetes. We feei this rseao bast mprascMs the cmaatitaeats beiog tsXed,
Tltanlc yau for your dfoxcs to maka veU's .oo,aomy sccwe for years to come. We stazxd ready to assist in
=y way we can rA aasure te passagc of the new vail I.odgiq T%c.
Sinmsty,
Tba Vai1 Lodgtug GomrasmitY
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7une 17,1999
Nir, Rob Fard, Mayor
Vaii Town Councii Mernbers
75 5. Fzontage Raad West
Vail, CO 81651 Re; Propcsed Lodging Tax
Dear vaii comrit:
'the undersigned LodginB ownersloperators in the Tcn+'n of Yail coonmendyOu foi Yotu' effarts in
astahlishing a Penmeat fun4ing sowce for marketing Vall. we have met and discussed the alternatives -
available and believe t@at tho following propo9al stands the best chaaca of sueeess at the palls. Ow support
of this self•irnposed tax direcdY upou aut' businesseS is solely based npon the foibwing crit¢ria,
Tt?B Couacii should estebiish the new Vail Locel Marketin& Aistrict foliowing the bouudaries
vf the Town limits of Vail.
2. Majoriry fuuding for thc raarkating aaivities of the District will bo achieved tltrough a new
1.4% tex on short umr? lodging to be approved by the wter9,
3. In the creation af the d9atti:ct, do not resprict the marketing actividns to be snmmet anly, wbich
was the basis of the old Vail Vslley Marketsng Boaz'd.
4. L,eave the Town's exisdug marketing contributtons in plaGe for the bene8t of the new Vall
Local Markefmg Disa ict Tlie l.d% lodging tax is oaly deemed adequate to meet ot+r needs if
the Town contuwes to share the part of ft burdea from, the gcnoral fund. The current leveis
of rnazkating support iaclude; the genera,l fiznd r.Qntribution of approxinnauly $183,800, the
bu9iness license fee eontribution af approximatelY $318,000, the visitor caater contrbution of
$110,000, and the spcviel evente contributu+n of W5,000. '%hilc we recoPiu the inabitity
to cammit future Couucils decisians on these ltnds we auticipate Your suPiort•
5. Wliile astsblishitag the bylaws of the new Yail Loc41 Mgrtceting District, please sct tlso five
raember board requiremants witb tkese guldelines. Four of the five vacancias should first be
filled £rom qualifud cendiclates of the Vag lodgiug properties holding executrve ]evel or
ownership intereats. One position should be Sllcd ftam a quelified Yail retail basinass ownec.
Tetms shanld be three years on a ataggesed ba.sis w onsure cantinuity. Appointees 5'om odier
t,usin-s-s or orgaaizations caa fill any seats where there are not adeqaam qualifieti
candidates. We feel this ratio best represents the cuastltuonts being taxed.
Thank you for yrna efforts to make vail's acoaomy secvre for years to come. We atand ready, to assist ati
any way we can ta asswe the passage af the new Vail Lodging Tax.
Sinceroly,
The Vail Lodg'mg Communs.ty
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Jnne 17,1999
W. Rob Pord, Maycr
Vai!?own Cauncil Ytembers
75 3. Fronuge Rasa wesc
Vail. CO 81657
Re: Frapased T.odWq8 TAx
Dear Vail Crnuneil:
Tae undecslgaed Lodgiag owttert/operawn fn the Tawa otvail commead ;ron An yonr efforu ia
atablishing a pemaaeat 2ltcding source for raarketing Vsll. We have r~es aad discnssed the altzrnatives
availabie aad 6olieve that the foilawizLi ptopasal stands the bese chmtca of swctess ti the polls. Oar supyart
af tb.is sclf-imposed taz d'ueetly uqoa our basiaeaees ie sotely bued upon ifia foilowing ctmeria.
1, 7he Covnn7 a6ould atabiish eho ns+v Vail LocalMarket{ng vbtrlct follawia¢ the bonadaries
of the Town limits of VaiL
2. ylaJarky funding foc tlu :narkednq acdvido,9 of the Dismct wiU be acaiwed c6awg6 a new
l.a°/a tax tm short iam (odging ta be approved by the votm.
3. In the craadom of the d:sxick do not ttsCiet the maticeqag aecivtties to be sum¢mse oaty, whtcb
was dtc bssis of the ald Yail ValIey M:rfcdng Soard.
4. I.eava the Town'y er&nng marketng cor.czburiona in place far te beneftc of the new Vail
LCw! ,Msrlroting Disuict 'Iho 1.4% todging tax b on[y ckemcd adoeuate to mut ow needs if
the ToK^s coattaws xihzr the put of ch~e burdea fr+om the ¢eneral £wtd. 1$e rutdu levtls
of mmicaring wppott iactude; the gonecal 14sad covfibudoa oi sppiQadmstdy $183,000, the
bimineaa ljeaiae !be comribution of apptox3mateiy 5318,000, the visioor cenKr cenGibadon of
3110,000, aad the sper;al events oantrihutioa of SZ35,009. While we raoopiaa du :asbslity
m cammit fueuza co'xuis decisions ou :.yase flunda we anCCiCce Yaur suppots.
5. while u:ab2uhma the by!awa olthn aewvail Local Merketing DisQict, pieaze sec rhe IIve
member board nquQemenu with thtu guidsfizes. Four of the 6ve vacaac.ea sRoald fmt be
9lled irom vuaiiltid eandidaces of the Yail todgtng gropextiei hoidiug exxntive tevel or
owae'kip intetaR. Qae potition shoald ba Ellad fYom a quslif ed Vad teatl buaitteat owner.
7u:na should be tbtee yem oa s saggetsd basis ta rawcs croattaufty. Appofittm ¢am other
baaiaessec or argaairstcar can'il] eny teah wharo diae are na sdequare quilifaed
cealidm We :eel this ratio beu reprvsaaty the coustituents bemg =ed.
llsaak you foc yvi:r effom to maice Vaii's economy sxiae for yenn co comn. Wa stand raady co uslst {n
ZMY wRY wv can tn aasum the passe,ge af the new Va:3 LodginS Yex.
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STATE OF COLORADO } PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION
TOWN OF VAIL } ss. OF TOWN OF VAIL '
COUNTY OF EAGLE } LOCA.L MARKETING DISTRICT
TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL IN THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE
OF COLORADO:
We, the undersigned persons, who own commercial real property in
the service area of the proposed Vail Local Marketing District
("District"), as described herein, having a valuation for assessment
of not less than fifty percent (500) of the valuation for assessment
of ali commercial real property in the service area of the District,
do hereby petition and request the Town Council of the Town of Vail
("Town") to organize the District for the purposes hereinafter set
forth pursuant to the provisions of Section 29-25-101, et seq.,
C.R.S., known as the Local Marketing District Act ("Act"), and in
accordance with the Act state that:
. 1. The name of the proposed District shall be "Vail Local •
Marketing District".
2. A general description of the boundaries and service area of
the District, which are the same, is as follows:
The present legal boundaries of the Town of Vail, Colorado,
as more specifically illustrated on the Town map on file in
the office of the Town Clerk and as shown in the public
records of the County of Eagle, Colorado.
3. A general description of the types of services to be
provided by and within the District are as follows: (i) organization,
promotion, marketing and management of public events; and (ii)
coordilnating tourism promotion activities.
4`. The names of three (3) persons ("Representatives") to
represent the petitioners, who have the power to enter into
agreements relating to the organization of the District, including
without limitation intergovernmental agreements with the Town, and to
fiZe with the Town an operating plan and budget far the District, are
as follows:
(1) Robert Fritch, The Sitzmark @ Vail, 183 Gore Creek Drive,
Vai1, Colorado 81657
(2) Rod Slifer, Slifer, Smith and Frampton Real Estate, 230
Bridge Street, Vail, 81657
(3) Johannes Faessler, Sonnenalp Properties Inc., 20 Vail Road,
Vail 81657
5. The Board of Directors of the District shall be constituted
in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
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6. The Board may levy and collect a marketing and promotion
tax within the District on the purchase price paid or charged to
persons for rooms or accommodations as provided in the Act, after
first obtaining elector approval at an election held and conducted in
accordance with the Act and State law. The District will submit to
the Town for approval an annual operating plan and budget describing
proposed District services and will conduct District operations in
accordance therewith.
7. This Petition may, with the consent of the Representatives,
be amended in any manner to conform with the Act or law.
B. Filed with this Petition is a cash deposit in the amount of
$250.00, which is sufficient to cover all expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the organization of the District is not effected.
inIHEREFORE, the undersigned petitioners hereby request that the
Distr.ict be organized in accordance with the Act.
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4 . 6. The Board may levy and collect a marketing and promotion
tax within the District on the purchase price paid or charged to
persons for rooms or accommodations as provided in the Act, after
first obtaining elector approval at an election held and conducted in
accordance with the Act and State law. The District will submit to
the Town for approval an annual operating plan and budget describing
proposed District services and will conduct District operations in
accordance therewith.
7. This Petition may, with the consent of the Representatives,
• be amended in any manner to conform with the Act or law.
8. Filed with this Petition is a cash deposit in the amount of
$250.00, which is sufficient to cover all expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the organization of the District is not effected.
WHEREFORE, the undersigned petitioners hereby request that the
District be organized in accordance with the Act.
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Owner's Signature/Title Print Name/Company
Vail Corp.
LodRe Properties, Inc.
Vail Associates, Inc.
Vail Resorts Dev. Co.
Vail Corp
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August 23, 1999
Note to petition:
Bob Lazier says that he owns more commercial properties than are listed on the county's
list. His signature stands for all of those.
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August 20, 1999
Note to petition:
Per Holy Cross Electric, they do not own any commercial properiy, or real property of
any kind within the Town of Vail limits. ..they sold property they formerly owned in the
LionsHead area to Vail Resorts, and that property is now part of Vail ResortslVail
Associates holdings. Assessed valuation on county list is $2,285,400.
Per Kay Chester she does not own any commercial real praperty within the Town of Vail.
The property listed on the county list is their residence. Assessed valuation on county list
is $867,800.
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August 23, 1999
Note to petition:
Doramar Hotels, Inc. is the successor corporation to DAB Investments.
6. The Board may levy and collect a marketing and promotion
tax 'within the District on the purchase price paid or charged to
persons for rooms or accommodations as provided in the Act, after
first: obtaining elector approval at an election held and conducted in
accoz-dance with the Act and State law. The District will submit to
the 7:'own for approval an annual operatinq plan and budget describing
proposed District services and will conduct District operations in
accordance therewith.
7. This Petition may, with the consent of the Representatives,
be amended in any manner to conform with the Act or law.
8. Filed with this Petition is a cash deposit in the amount of
$250.00, which is sufficient to cover all expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the organization of the District is not effected.
WHEREFORE, the undersigned petitioners hereby request that the
Distz•ict be orqanized in accordance with the Act.
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Owner's Signature/Title Print Name/Company
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6. The Board may levy and collect a marketing and promotion
tax within the District on the purchase price paid or cnarged to
persons for rooms or accommodations as provided in the Act, after
first obtaining elector approval at an election held and conducted in
accordance with the Act and State law. The District will submit to
the Town for approval an annual operating plan and budget describing
proposed District services and will conduct District operations in
accordance therewith.
7. This Petition may, with the consent of the Representatives,
be amended in any manner to conform with the Act or law.
8. Filed with this Petition is a cash deposit in the amount of
$250.00, which is sufficient to cover all expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the orqanization of the District is not effected.
WHEREFORE, the undersiqned petitioners hereby request that the
District be organized in accordance with the Act.
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OWne s Si atu itle Print Name/Company
Paul A. Reitz
Presid BPaut.Corparation dba WPGr va; 1 i,nrl&a
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August 20, 1999
Note to accompany petition
Cascade Club Ltd. and Vail Cascade Hotel and Club no longer exist. ..the assets of these
corporations were folded into L-O Vail Holdings, Inc.
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6. The Board may levy and collect a inarketing and promotion
tax within the District on the purchase price paid or charged to
persons for rooms or accommodations as provided in the Act, after
first obtaining elector approval at an election he?d and cor.ducted in
accordance with the Act and State law. The District will submit to
the Town for approval an annual operating plan and budget describing
proposed District services and will conduct District operations in
accordance therewith. -
7. This Petition may, with the consent of the Representatives,-
be amended in any manner to conform with the Act or law.
8. Filed with this Petition is a cash deposit in the amount of
$250.00, which is sufficient to cover aIl expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the organization of the District is not eifected.
WHEREFORE, the undersigned petitioners hereby request that the District be organized in accordance with the Act.
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Affiant, t~~~C1G Ltl. T~Sa~ , being first duly sworn on
oath, deposes and says that (s) he has read the Petition. That the
contents are true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and
belief. That the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing
Petition are to the best of his/her knowledge persons who ow?,
commer-cial real property in the service area of the proposed Vai'_
Local ]Karketing District.
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6. The Board may levy and collect a marketing and promoti-on
tax within the District on the purchase price paid or charged to
persons for rooms or accommodations as provided in the Act, after
first obtaining elector approval at an election held and conducted in
accordance with the Act and State law. The District will submit `o
the Town for approval an annual operating plan and budget describ_ng
proposed District services and will conduct District operations in
accordance therewith.
7. This Petition may, with the consent of the Representatives,
be amended in any manner to conform with the Act or law.
8. Filed with this Petition is a cash deposit in the amount of
$250.00, which is sufficient to cover all expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the organization of the District is not effected.
. WHEREFORE, the undersigned petitioners hereby request that the
District be organized in accordance with the Act.
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To whom it may concern,
Matt Ivy is the General Ma.nager of the Racquet Club Owners Association. The Board of
iu ec±cr of the R. :cquet Club Owners Associa±ien has Ampowered Matt Ivy with fi611_
authority to sign on behalf of the Association on all matters which come before the
Association.
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Ve ~on Taylor
President
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COMFJIERCIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS ON PETITION
CORF'ORATE NAME SIGNER ASSESSED VALUATION
Riley-BSL. LLC Michael Staughton $ 1,073,660.00
Racquet Club Owners Assn Matt Ivy $ 1,239,240.00
The Sitzmark at Vail Bob Fritch $ 1,697,460.00
Sonne:nalp Properties Johannes Faessler $ 3,971,650.00
$ 727,930.00
Hill Deavelopment Corp. Carol Alleman $ 1,518,810.00
CCMFI Vail LLC David Shahriari $ 8,992,800.00
Lionstiead Inn LLC Eustaquio Cortina $ 1,550,340.00
WestStar Bank-Vail 108 Ltd Lisa Dillon $ 1,731,020.00
H&K higt Vail Prof. Bldg. Lee Kirch $ 1,871,010.00
Cascade Crossing Lee Kirch ?
Evergreen Lodge at Vail Lisa Strauss $ 2,278,250.00
Firstbeink of Vail Roger Behler $ 853,580.00
Slifer E31dg. LLC Rod Slifer $ 950,680.00
M C Condos LLC Rod Slifer ?
Squash Blossom, Inc. Patty Cogswell ?
Vail Corp. Andy Daley $ 10,777,270.00
Lodge Properties Andy Daley $ 5,450,750.00
Vail Associates, Inc. Andy Daley $ 4,685,910.00
Vail Rf:sorts Dev. Co. Dave Corbin $ 3,325,010.00
Vail Ccxp. Andy Daley $ 965,470.00
Reaut Corp. Paul Reitz $ 1,727,520.00
L-0 Vziil Holdings, Inc. Christopher Bollinger $ 5,357,860.00
Christopher Bollinger $ 4,690,960.00
Christopher Bollinger $ 806,340.00
Christopher Bollinger $ 1,189,460.00
Trevina LP Oscar Tang $ 5,048,860.00
SEA Five, Ltd. Oscar Tang ?
DAB Inivestments, Inc. Dora Martinez $ 2,118,310.00
Lazier, Robert T& Dianne Bob Lazier $ 3,110,430.00
Bob Lazier $ 1,372,610.00
Lazier Commercial Props. Bob lazier ?
JWT 11387 VAIL LP Tom Rausch $ 1,361,780.00
TTL $ 80,444,970.00 .
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1999 FUNDING REQUEST
LODGING QUALITY INITIATIVE
C/O VAIL VALLEY TOURISM AND CONVENTION BUREAU
100 EAST MEADOW DRIVE
VAIL, CO. 81657
BRUCE GILLIE, CO-CHAIRMAN
PINNACLE RESORT SYSTEMS
-970.476.5300
BILL ANDERSON, CO-CHAIRMAN
LIONSQUARE LODGE/CHARTER AT BEAVER CREEK
970.476.2281
MATT IVY, CO-CHAIRMAN
VAIL RACQUET CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION
970.476.4840
September 7, 1999
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BACKGROUIVD
The Lodging Quality Initiative was started in 1997 as an outgrowth of the Vail Tomorrow
World Class Resort Committee. Responses to research conducted during the winter of
1996-97, indicated that the visitor to the Vail Valley was beginning to show concern
about the quality of lodging offered, and satisfaction ratings were consistently lower than
for any other aspect of his vacation.
Recognizing that the "lodging product" in Vail was primarily in privately-owned
condominiums, many of which were 30+ years old, and that many property-inanagers did
not have the skills or tools to encourage owners to upgrade their units, a committee of
lodging operators was formed to address how to implement change.
In June of 1997, a letter was sent to all Vail second-homeowners on behalf of the Town
of Vail, Vail Associates, the Vail Board of Realtors, and the Vail Valley Tourism and
Convention Bureau outlining the potential challenges and asking for their cooperation.
At the same time, an education program was undertaken with the lodges and property
management companies in Vail, Avon, and Beaver Creek to help management begin to
upgrade old or "tired" rental properties. An outline of how to "rate" properties was
developed, along with a resource manual to source contractors and decorators to assist
those owners desiring to improve their properties.
By the beginning of 1999, though many lodges and property management companies had
undertaken programs on a voluntary basis, visitor feedback continued to indicate that
lodging quality was a real "sore spot," in an otherwise excellent vacation experience. A
group of lodging managers began meeting in an effort to rejuvenate the Lodging Quality
Initiative and take the progam to the next level.
THE LODGING QUALITY IIVITIATIVE TODAY
Visitor ratings of their satisfaction with the "value" offered by our lodging have
continued to decline. The reality that competitive ski areas are constructing deluxe base
area lodging facilities at an increasing rate which will, no doubt, further erode our
"price/value" equation necessitates a heightened effort by the Lodging Quality Task
Force to not only elicit cooperation in upgrading existing lodging facilities, but offer
more assistance, and consequences if property managers fail to comply. The
implementation of the program would be the responsibility of the Vail Valley Tourism
and Convention Bureau. The major program elements are outlined on the following
page.
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1. RATING STANDARDS
A. Three rating categories for acceptable units
B. Standards will vary by price category
C. Educational program for property management companies
1. Why standards are what they are. ..what the customer is looking for
2. How to implement within your property
3. "Ammunition" to help sell program to owners
4. Ongoing conununication with owners and management companies
D. Ongoing research to determine levels of guest satisfaction
II. BASELINE INSPECTIONS
A. Resort Ratings Inc. began rating properties on July 6
B. Certify existing rating programs to assure consistency
C. hispect sa.inple of hotel rooms a.nd condos with inspection programs
D. Inspect all units in properties without rating programs
E. Initial ratuigs will be used by VBCR and VVTCB Cevtral Res. to define quality of
property within reservations systems
III. QUALITY/SERVICE GUIDELINES
A. Included 'ui WTCB and VBCR contract
B. Um-ated or substandard units will not be rented
C. Customer complaints on units will be investigated immediately
D. Units with valid problems will be dropped from rental inventories
E. Multiple service level complaints will eliminate management companies froin
reservations systems
IV. STAFF SUPPORT
A. Manager/Lodging Quality Assuraiice
1. Provide for ongoing inspection of units and enforcement of standards
2. Provide for support in implementing rating systems
3. Assist property manager with communication to owners
4. Negotiate wholesale contracts for furniture, fixtures, and equipment
5. Develop design assistance program
6. Develop website to support properties attempts to upgrade
B. Project Coordinator
1. Negotiate agreements with subcontractors
2. Identify remodeling contractors for individual and association use
3. Implement streamlined permit process with TOV
4. Produce manual of available trades and price guidelines
5. Educational and assistance programs for management companies
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The Lodging Quality Initiative Task Force believes that the program can eventually
become financially self-sufficient through mark-ups on work performed by the Manager
of Lodging Quality Assurance and Project Coordinator, contracts for bulk purchasing of
goods, and other "pay to play" services.
For the first sixteen months of the program, Vail Resorts has committed to funding one-
third of the cost of implementation and operation. Since the "enforcement" vehicles are
Central Reservations services and tour operators, including ratings for Avon, Beaver
Creek, and outlying "Vail Valley" properties is critical to the success of the program.
Investments are being sought frorn the Town Governments in Vail and Avon, as well as
Beaver Creek Resort Company based on the proportional number of rental units in each
area to make up the other two-thirds of the cost.
A"supplemental appropriation" for the expenses for the remainder of the 1999 program
is being requested from the Vail Town Council as well as the other funding "partners". A
separate request for funding from the 2000 budget has been submitted and will be
discussed at the appropriate work session.
The amount necessary from each contributor for the remainder of 1999 is outlined below.
Vail Resorts contribution was "front-loaded" into 1999 to begin the process of baseline
inspections and hiring of the Manager of Lodging Quality Assurance. A detailed budget
for the program follows.
Contributor % of Rental Inventory Contribution
Town of Vail 68% $19,064
Town of Avon 10% $ 2,804
BCRC 22% $ 6,168
Vail Resorts $67,000
Total 1999 Budget $95,035
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LODGING QUALITY INITIATNE TASK FORCE
Carol Alleman Sally Johnston
Galatyn Lodge Christiania
479.2418 476.5641
Bill Anderson Rob Levine
LionSquare Lodge/Charter at Beaver Antlers at Vail
Creek 476.2471
476.2281
Peter Dann John Lunsman
East West Resorts Vail Management Co.
926.5071 476.4262
Gary Fries Charlie Viola
Vail Cascade Hotel Lodge at Vail
476.7111 476.5011
Bruce Gillie Geoff Wright
Pinnacle Resort Systems Destination Resorts
476.5300 476.13 50
Matt Ivy Tom Zeisel
Vail Racquet Club Condominiums Mountain Haus
476.4840 476.2434
Chris Jarnot
Vail Resorts
479.3030
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STAFF
Mgr/LQI 3250 3250 3250 3250 13000
Proj. Sup. 0
Adm. Asst. 2249 2249 2249 2249 8996
T&B 17% 935 935 935 935 3739
SUB.SWT 0 6434 6434 6434 6434 25735
INSPEC 21000 21000 8000 50000
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LETTER 5000 5000
POST. 1650 250 250 250 2400
WEB/DEV 0
WEB/HOS 0
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COLLAT. 1500 1500 250 3250
S U B. M KT 0 6650 1750 1750 500 10650
RSRCH 2000 2000 4000
SUPP/MISC 1500 1050 1050 1050 4650
MNTHL 21000 21000 22584 9234 11234 9984 95035
CUM 21000 42000 64584 73818 85051 95035
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, September 1, 1999
3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING RESULTS ,
PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 pm •
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Clark Brittain `
Bill Pierce , -
Hans Woldrich Melissa Greenauer
Chas Bernhardt (PEC)
SITE VISITS 1:45 pm
1. Shonkwiler - 5118 Gore Circle
2. Ridder - 303 Gore Creek Drive, #8
3. Chrisitania Lodge - 356 Hansen Ranch Road
4. Sunbird Lodge - 675 Lionshead Place _
5. Freeman -1220 Westhaven Drive
Driver: Brent
PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm
1. Freeman residence - Final review of a proposed Primary/Secondary residence Allison
and employee housing unit.
1220 Westhaven Ln. / Lot 42, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Micheal Freeman, represented by Fritzfen, Pierce, Smith
MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 4-0 (Pierce abstained)
APPROVED WITH 4 CONDITIONS:
1. That the exterior details on the primary unit be continued on the secondary unit.
2. That the chimney be revised.
3. That there be more landscaping around the back of the house.
4. That the turn-around meets Public Works requirements.
2. Sunbird Lodge - Conceptual repainting entire building. Dominic
675 Lionshead Place / Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 3`d Filing
Applicant: Vail Associates
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
3. Ridder residence - Residential addition. Brent
303 Gore Creek Drive #8 / Vail Rowhouses, Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Village First Filing
Applicant: P. Anthony and Constance Ridder
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 5-0
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4. Shonkwiler residence - Conceptual review of a residential addition with a Type II Brent
Employee housing unit.
5118 Gore Circle / Lot 3, Block 3, Bighorn 5tn
Applicant: Robert Shonkwiler, represented by Phii Pokorny
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 5-0
TABLED
5. Christiania Lodge - Dormer additions. Brent
356 Hanson Ranch Road / Lot D, Block 2, Vail Village First Filing
Applicant: Richard & Gail Segal represented by Morter-Aker Architects
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 5-0
TABLED 6. Barrett Residence - Final review of a new single family residence. Allison
1397 Vail Valley Drive / Lot 7, Block 3, Vail Valley First Filing.
Applicant: Phoebe Barrett, represented by Gwathmey-Pratt Schultz Architects
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 5-0
CONSENT APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION:
1. That all retaining walls over 4' in height be stamped by a P.E.
7. Arosa/Garmisch Park - Final review of play structure, picnic pavilion, and sign. Allison
2477, 2485, 2487, 2497 Garmisch Drive / Lots 1-4, Block H, Vail das Schone Filing 2
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Todd Oppenheimer
MOTION: Chas Bernhardt SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION:
1. That the sign be staff approved.
Staff /kqprovals
ScheiiJegger duplex - Retaining wall. Brent
2450 Chamonix Lane/Lot 7, Block B, Karin's Ridge Subdivision.
Applicant: Karin Scheidegger
Hutchinson residence - Addition of split-rail fence. Brent
2616 IDavos Trail/Lot 1, Block E, Vail das Schone Filing #1.
Applicant: Brian Hutchinson
Lakota River Guides -Temporary business identification sign. Brent
641 'V11est Lionshead Circle/Montaneros
Applicant: Darryl Bangert
Simpson deck- Replace deck and railing. Allison
1813 Shasta Place/Lot 17, Vail Village West Filing 2.
Applic;ant: Erin and Judith Simpson
Sitzmark - New fence to conceal transformer. Ann
183 Gore Creek Drive/Lot A, Block 5B, Vail Village 15t
Applic;ant: Robert Fritch
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Northwoods Bldg. D- Ski locker and door relocation. Allison
600 Vail Valley Drive/Part of Tract B, Vail Village 7tn
Applicant: Northwoods Condominium Association
Simba Run - Addition of inechanical duct. Allison
1100 North Frontage Road/Simba Run.
Applicant: Simba Run Condominium Association
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office
hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75
South Frontage Road. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356,
Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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MEMORANl)UM To: Vail Town Council
From: George Ruther, Senior Planner
Date: September 7, 1999
Re: Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1999
On August 24, 1999, the Town Council held a worksession to discuss the proposed text amendments to the Town
Code with regard to the Public Accommodation Zone District.
During the worksession discussion the Council members provided staff with direction on several issues. The
following issues were discussed:
• The proposed amendments should be implemented via text amendments versus creating a new zone and
requiring properties to be rezoned. • Pay-in-lieu should not be an alternative to providing required parking on-site.
• The parking requirements for the Public Accommodation Zone District should be consistent with the
requirements for parking town-wide.
• Amendments to the parking requirements for the Public Accommodation Zone District should be reviewed as
part of the Town's Parking Study.
• The Vail Village Master Plan should guide the direction of development in the Public Accommodation Zone
District.
• Staff shoulci be prepared to discuss the definition of a"fractional fee club" prior to first reading of an amending
ordinance.
The requested changes have been incorporated into Ordinance No. 23, 1999. (attached)
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owner of a fractional fee interest or if such GRADE, EXlSTlNG: The existing grade
agreernent continues to be in any way bind- shall be the existing or natural topography
ing or~effective upon an cotenant for the of a site prior to construction.
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GRADE, FINISHED: The finished grade
FRAC"fiONAL FEE CLUB: A fractional fee shail be the grade proposed upon comple-
project in which each condominium unit, tion of a project.
pursueint to recorded project documentatiori
as approved by the Town of Vail, has no BITABLE: Any area designed for sleep-
fewer than six (6) and no more than twelve in , fiving, cooking, dining, meeting or rec-
(12) ciwners per unit and whose use is r tion as applied to floor area.
established by a reservation system. Each
of the fractional fee club units are made IGHT: The distance measured vertically
available for short-term rental in a managed fro any point on a proposed or existing
program when not in use by the club mem- roof r eaves to the existing or finished
bers. The project is managed on-site with a grad (whichever is more restrictive) locat-
front clesk operating twenty four (24) hours ed rectly below said point of the roof or
a day, seven (7) days a week providing es. Within any building footprint, height
reservation and registration capabilities. all be measured vertically from any point
The project shall include or be proximate to on proposed or existing roof to the exist-
transportation, retail shops, eating and ing rade directly below said point on a
drinkinig establishments, and recreation pro sed or existing roof.
facilitiE:s. ME OCCUPATION: A use conducted
FRAC'T'IONAL FEE CLUB UNIT: A condo- tirely within a dwelling which is incidental
minium unit in a fractional fee club de- a secondary to the use of the dwelling for
scribed as such in the project documenta- d elling purposes and which does not
tion and not an accommodation unit within ange the residential character thereof.
the fractional fee ciub.
INTERPRETIVE NATURE WALKS: Un-
UTO . ource i ich no paved pedestrian trails with either fixed
more than two and five-tenths percent signs'or marked points which are used to
(2.5%) of its total output is emitted above explain the natural filora, fauna, geology,
ninety degrees (90°) as measured from geography, or history in the immediate
nadir as shown in the example below: area. This use would exctude all mechani-
, cal vehicles except wheelchairs and mainte-
- . ' " . nance equipment.
KITCHEN FACILITIES: Fixtures and equip-
ment for food storage and preparation of
meals, including a sink, stove, and refriger-
ation and food storage facilities.
! KITCHENETTE: A room containing not less
than the following fixtures and appliances: a
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and findings required by Section 12-16-6 of b. No more than thirty three percent
this Chapter. (33%) of the gross building area of the
entire structure on-site.
A. Uses And Criteria:
6. Major Arcade:
1. Bakeries And Confectioneries: The
use shall be restricted to preparation a. No exterior frontage on any pub-
of products specifically for sale on the lic way, street, walkway, or mall area
premises. is permitted.
2. Barbershops, Beauty Shops And b. Amusement devices shall not be
Beauty Parlors: No exterior frontage " visib(e or audible from any public way,
on any public way, street, walkway, or street, walkway, or mall area.
mall area is permitted.
7. Television Stations:
3. Brew Pubs:
" a. The production room/studio shall
a. There~shall be no exterior stor- be visible from the street or pedestri-
age of supplies, refuse, or materials an mall.
on the property upon which the brew
pub is operated. b. The television station shall be
"cable-cast" only, re n ddi-
b. The operator of the 'brew pub tion enna
shall comply with the Town's loading
and delivery regulations as set fvrth in 8. Time-Share Estate, Fractional Fee,
this Title. Fractional Fee C(ub, Or Time-Share License Proposal: Prior to the approv-
c. Brew pubs which sell beer or ale al of a conditional use permit for a
at wholesale or which sell beer for off- time-share estate, fractional fee, frac-
site consumption are allowed so long tional fee club, or time-share license
as the total of wholesale sales and proposal, the following shall be con-
sales for off-site consumption do not sidered:
exceed forty five percent (45%) of the
product manufactured by the brew pub a. If the proposal for a fractional fee
.on an annual basis. club is a redevelopment of an existing
facility, the fractional fee club shall
4. Commercial Storage: No exterior maintain an equivafency of accommo-
frontage on any public way, street, dation units as are presently existing.
walkway, or mall area is permitted. Equivalency shall be maintained either
by an equa{ number of units or by
5. Convenience Food Stores: square footage. If the proposal is a
new development, it shall provide at
a. Maximum store size shall be least as much accommodation unit
eight thousand (8,000) square feet. gross residential floor area (GRFA) as
fractional fee club unit gross residen-
tial floor area (GRFA).
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b. Lock-off units and lock-off unit c. The number, size and location of
square footage shali not be included vehicles permitted to be stored shaii
in the calcufation when determining be determ'rned by the Planning and
the equivalency of existing accommo- Environmental Commission based on
dation units or equivalency of existing the adequacy of the site for vehicle
square footage. storage. Consideration shall be given
to the adequacy of landscaping and
c. The ability ofi the proposed pro- other screening methods to prevent
ject to create and maintain a high impacts to adjacent properties and Iovel of occupancy. other commercial and%or residential
uses.
d. Employee housing units may be
riaquired as part of any new or rede- d. Parking associated with transpor-
velopment fractional fee club project tation businesses shall not reduce or
nequesting density over that allowed compromise the parking required for
by zoning. The number of employee other uses on-site. (Ord. 10(1998)
hiousing units required will be consis- § 11)
tient with employee impacts that are expected as a result of the project.
12-16-8: PERMIT APFROVAL AND EF-
e. The applicant shall submit to the FECT: Approval of a conditional
lown a list of ali owners of existing use permit shall lapse and become void if a
units within the project or building; building permit is not obtained and con-
and written statements from one hun- struction not commenced and diligently
clred percent (100%) of the owners of pursued toward completion or the use for
e:xisting units indicating their approval, which the approval has been granted has
vvithout condition, of the proposed not commenced within two (2) years from
fractional fee club. No written approval when the approval becomes final. (Ord.
shall be valid if it was signed by the 10(1998) § 10: Ord. 48(1991) § 1: Ord.
owner more than sixty (60) days prior 16(1978) § 4(d))
to the date of filing the application for
a conditional use. 12-16-9: CONFLICTiNG PROVISIONS:
E). ranspo ion B sse . In adclition to the conditions
which may be prescribed pursuant to this
a. All vehicles shall be parked upon Chapter, a conditional use shall also be
approved parking areas. subject to all other procedures, permits,
and requirements of this and other applica-
b. All vehicles shall be adequately ble ordinances and regulations of the Town.
screened from public rights of way In event of any conflict between the provi-
and adjacent properties, consisting of sions of a conditional use permit and any
landscaping and berms, in eombina- other permit or requirement, the more re-
tion with walls and fences, where strictive provision shall prevail. (Ord.
deemed necessary to reduce the dele- 10(1998) § 10: Ord. 8(1973) § 18.900)
terious effects of vehicle storage.
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' ORDINANCE NO. 23
SERIES OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, TITLE 12, CHAPTER 7, SECTION 12,
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION ZONE DISTRICT, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 12, DEFINITION AND
CHAPTER 10, SECTION 12, OFF-STREET PARKING/LOADING, OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
ZONING REGULATIONSTO ALLOW FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS PRESCRIBED FOR THE PUBLIC ACCOMMODAT{ON ZONE DISTRICT;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS OF "LODGE" AND "SUBSTANTIAL OFF-SITE IMPACT"; AND
SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, an application has been submitted to the Community Development
Department of the Town of Vail proposing text amendments to the Public Accommodation
Zone District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission has held public hearings on the
proposed amendments in accordance with the provisions of the Town Code of the Town of
Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission finds that the proposed
amendments further the development objectives of the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission has voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Vail Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council believes that the proposed amendments will result
in up-to-date development standards for the Public Accommodation Zone District that allow for
flexibility in the development of viable, high-quality lodges and less reliance on Special
Development Districts to facilitate development in the Public Accommodation Zone District;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will help to insure that the lands set aside in
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the Town of Vail for guest and guest-types of accommodations will meet the needs of the
resort community and the Vail residents; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers that it is reasonable, appropriate, and
beneficial to the Town and its citizens, inhabitants, and visitors to amend the Public
Accommodation Zone District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO, THAT:
NOTE: The proposed text is shown as italics and the deleted text is shown as
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Section 1
TitVe 12, Chapter 7, Section 12, of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations, Public
Accommodation Zone District, is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 7
COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS
ARTICLE A. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION (PA) DISTRICT
SECTION:
12--7A-1: Purpose
12.-7A-2: Permitted Uses
12.-7A-3: Conditional Uses
12.-7A-4: Accessory Uses 12-7A-5: Lot Area And Site Dimensions
12-7A-6: Setbacks
12-7A-7: Height
12-7A-8: Density Control .
12-7A-9: Site Coverage
12-7A-10: Landscaping And Site Development 12-7A-11: Parking And Loading ,
12-7A-12: Exterior Alterations or Modifications
12-7A-13: Compliance Burden
12-7A-14: Mitigation of Development Impacts
12-7A-15: Addifions to Existing PA Properties
12-7A-1: PURPOSE:
The Public Accommodation District is intended to provide sites for lodges and residential
accommodations for visitors, together with such public and semi-public facilities and limited
professional offices, medical facilities, private recreation, and related visitor oriented uses as
may appropriately be located in the same district. The Public Accommodation District is
intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities commensurate with
loclge uses, and to maintain the desirable resort qualities of the District by establishing
appropriate site development standards. Additional nonresidential uses are permitted as
conditional uses which enhance the nature of Vail as awn#nr .,.,d summnr rnnren}inn resort
and vacation community, and where permitted are intended to function compatibly with the
high density lodging character of the District.
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12-7A-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses shall be permitted in the PA District:
Lodges, including accessory eating, drinking, resFea#+ena4 or retail establishments located
wilhin the principal use and not occupying more than ten percent (10%) of'the total gross
residential floor area of the main structure or structures on the site; additional accessory dining
arE;as may be located on an outdoor deck, porch, or terrace.
12-7A-3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the PA Districi, subject to issuance of a
conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this Title:
Bed and breakfast, as further regulated by Section 12-14-18 of this Title.
Churches.
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Eating, drinking, FesFeat+enal, or retail establishments ge-t occupying more than ten percent
(10%) of the total gross residential floor area of a main structure or structures located on the
site.
Fractional fee club as further regulated by Section 12-16-6A7 of this Title. Hospitals, medical and dental clinics, and medical centers.
Major arcade, so long as it does not have any exterior frontage on any public way, street,
walkway, or mali area.
Private clubs and civic, cultural and fraternal organizations. Professional and business offices.
Public buildings, grounds and facilities.
Public or commercial parking facilities or structures.
Public or private schools.
Public park and recreational facilities.
Public transportation terminals.
Public utility and public service uses.
Ski lifts and tows.
Theaters, MeetiRg-Fsaand convention facilities.
Type III employee housing unit as provided in Section 12-13-6 of this Title.
Type IV employee housing unit as provided in Section 12-13-7 of this Title.
12-7A-4: ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the PA District:
Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12-14-12 of this Title.
Minor arcade.
Swimming pools, tennis courts, patios, or other recreation facilities customarily incidental to
permitted lodge uses.
Meeting rooms.
Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and
necessary for the operation thereof.
12-7A-5: LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS:
The minimum lot or site area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet of buildable area and
each site shall have a minimum frontage of thirty feet (30'). Each site shall be of a size and
shape capable of enclosing a square area eighty feet (80') on each side within its boundaries.
12-7A-6: SETBACKS:
In the PA District, the minimum front setback shall be twenty feet (20'), the minimum side
setback shall be twenty feet (20'), and the minimum rear setback shall be twenty feet (20'). At
-the discretion of the P/anning'& Environmental Commission and/or the Design Review Board,
variations to the setback standards outlined above may be approved during the review of
Exterior Alternations or Modifications (Section 12-7A-12) subject to the applicant
demonstrating corripliance with the fo/lowing criteria:
1. Proposed building setbacks provide necessary separation between bui/dings and riparian
areas, geologically sensitive areas and other environmentally sensitive areas.
2. Proposed building setbacks comply with applicable el,ements of the Vail Village Urban
Design Guide P/an and Design Considerations.
3. Proposed building setbacks will provide adequate availability of light, air and open space. r
4. Proposed building setbacks will provide a compatible relationship with buildings and uses
on adjacent properties.
5. Proposed bui/ding setbacks will result in creative design solutions or other public benefits
that could not otherwise be achieved by conformance with prescribed setback standards.
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12-7A-7: HEIGHT:
For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed forty five feet (45'). For
a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed forty eight feet (48'). (Ord. 37(1980) ' 2)
12-7A-8: DENSITY CONTROL:
eis,}#ty-(89) Up to one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of gross
residential floor area (GRFA) s49 may be permitted for each one hundred (100)
square feet of buildable site area. Final determination of aNowable gross residential
floor area sha/l be made by the P/anning & Environmental Commission in accordance
with Section 12-7A-12: Exterior Alterations or Modifications. Specifically, in determining
allowable gross residential floor area the Planning and Environmental Commission shall
make a finding that proposed gross residential floor area is in conformance with
applicable elements of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design
Considerations. Ne+ mnrn 4Finn nlnh4v /80\ nnunrn fnn# nf nrn rnoirlon+inl flnnr nrn'+
perm'tted e GondifiGRal e
area: Total density shall not exceed twenty five (25) dwelling units per acre of buildable
site area. For the purposes of ca/cu/ating density, employee housing units,
accommodation units and fractiona/ fee club units shall not be counted towards density.
12-7A-9: SITE COVERAGE:
Sito coverage shall not exceed ' ° sixty-five (65%) of the total site area,
4RIGss nfherwioo onnni4ier! hy npnlinnhln eInmen+c; nf 4hn \/n'1
aP . Final determination of allowable site coverage shall be made by
ths, Planning & Environmental Comrimission and/or the Design Review Board in accordance
wit,h Section 12-7A-12: Exterior Alterations or Modifications. Specifically, in determining
allowable site coverage the Planning & Environmental Commission and/or fhe Design Review
Board shall make a finding that proposed site coverage is in conformance with applicable
elernents of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations.
12-.7A-10: LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMEYVT:
At least thirty percent (30%) of the total site area shall be landscaped. The minimum width and
length of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be fifteen feet (15') with a minimum area not
less than three hundred (300) square feet.
12••7A-11: PARKING AtVD LOADING:
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Ghapter 10 of this Title. At
least seventy five percent (75%) of the required parking shall be located within the main
building or buildings and hidden from public view. No at grade or above grade surface parking
or loading area shall be located in any required front setback area. Be/ow grade underground
structured parking and short-term guest loading and drop-off shall be permitted in the required
front setback subject to the approval of the P/anning & Environmental Commission and/or the
Design Review Board.
12-7A-12: EXTERIUR ALTERNAT/ONS OR MOD/FICATIOIVS:
Review Required: The construction of a new building or the alteration of an existing building
shal/ be reviewed by the Design Review Board in accordance with Chapter 12-11 of the
Zoning Regulations. However, any project which adds additional dwelling units,
accommodation units, fractional fee club units, any project which adds more than 1,000 sq. ft.
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of commercia/ floor area or common space, or any project which has substantial off-site
impacts (as determined by the Administrator) shali be reviewed by the Pianning and
Environmental Commission as a Major Exterior A/teration in accordance with this Chapter and
Section 12-3-6: Hearings. Comp/ete applications for major exterior alterations shal/ be
submitted in accordance with administrative schedules developed by the Community
Development Department for Planning and Environmental Commission and Design Review
Board review. The following submitta/ items are required:
1. Application: An application shall be made by the owner of the building or the building
owner's authorized agent or representafive on a form provided by the Administrator.
Any application for condominiumized buildings shall be authorized by the condominium
association in conformity with all pertinent requirements of the condominium
association's deciarations.
2. Application; Contents: An application for an exterior alteration shall include the
following:
a. Completed application form, filing fee, and a lisf of all owners af property
located adjacent to the subject parcel. The owners list shall include the names
of all owners, their mailing address, a legal description of the property owned by
each, and a generai description of the property (including the name of the
praperty, if applicab/e), and the name and mailing address of the condominium
association's representative (if applicable). Said names and addresses shall be
obtained from the current tax records of Eagle County as they appeared not
more than thirty (30) days prior to the application submittal date. b. A written statement describing the proposal and how the proposal complies
with the Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the
Vail Village Streetscape Master Plan and any other relevant sections of the Vail
Comprehensive Plan.
` c. A survey stamped by a licensed surveyor indicating existing conditions on the
property inc/uding the /ocation of improvements, topography, and natural
features.
d. A current tit/e report to verify ownership, easements, and other
encumbrances, inc/uding Schedules A and B3.
e. Existing and proposed site plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals, 20
feet (1 20), a vicinity plan at an appropriate scale to adequately show the
" project location in relationship to the surrounding area, a landscape plan at a
minimum scale of one inch equals 20 feet (1 20'), a roof height plan and
existing and proposed bui/ding elevations at a minimum scale of one-eighth inch
equa/s one foot (118" =-1). The material listed above shall include adjacent
buildings and improvements as necessary to demonstrate the project's
compliance with the Vail Village Master P/an, the Vail Village Urban Design
Guide P/an and the Vail Village Streetscape Master Plan.
f. Sun/shade analysis of the existing and proposed building for the spring/fall
equinox (March 21/September 23) and winter solstice (December 21) at ten
o'clock (10:00) A.M. and two o'clock (2:00) P.M. unless the Department of
Community Deve/opment determines that the proposed addition has no impact .
on the existing sun/shade pattern. The following sun angle shall be used when
preparing this analysis: Sipring/Fall
Equinox Sun Ang/e
10:00 A.M. 40° east of south, 50° declination
2:00 P.M. 42° west of south, 50° declination
Winter
Solstice Sun Angle
10:00 A.M. 30° east of south, 20° declination
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2:00 P.M. 30° west of south, 20° declination
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g. Existing and proposed tloor p/ans at a minimum scale of one-fourth inch
equals one foot (114" = 1) and a square footage analysis of all existing and
proposed uses.
h. An architectura/ or massrng model of the proposed deve/opment. Said model
shall include buildings and major site improvemenfs on adjacent properties as
deemed necessary by the Administrator. The scale of the model shal/ be as
determined by ihe Administrator.
i. Photo overlays and/or othergraphic material to demonsfrafe the special
relationship of the proposed development to adjacent properties, public spaces,
and adopted views per Chapter 22 of this Title.
j. Any additional information or material as deemed necessary by the
Administrator or fhe Town Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC). The
Admrnistrator or the Planning and Environmental Commission may, at his/her or
their discretion, waive certain submittal requirements if it is determined that the
requirements are not relevant to the proposed development nor applicable to
the Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the Vail
Village Streetscape Master Plan.
4. Work Sessions/Conceptual Review: If requested by either the applicant or the
Administrafor, submittals may proceed to a work session with the P/anning and
Environmental Commission, a conceptual review with the Desrgn Review Board, or a
work session with the Town Council.
5. Hearing: The public hearing before the P/anning and Environmental Commission
shall be he/d in accordance with Section 12-3-6 of this Title. The Planning and
Environmental Commission may approve the application as submitted, approve the
application with conditions or modifications, or deny the application. The decision of the
Planning and Environmental Commission may be appealed to the Town Council in
accordance with Sectr'on 12-3-3 of fhis Tit/e.
6. Lapse Of Approval: Approva/ of an exterior alteration as prescribed by this Article
shall lapse and become void three (3) years following the date of approval by the
Design Review Board unless, prior to the expiration, a building permit is issued and
construction is commenced and diligent/y pursued to completion. Administrative
extensions sha/l be allowed for reasonable and unexpected de/ays as long as code
provisions affecting the proposa/ have not changed.
12-7H-13: COMPL/ANCE BURDEN:
It sha/l be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence before the
Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board that the proposed
exterior alteration or new development is in compliance with the purposes of the Public
Accommodation Zone District, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the
Vail Village Master P/an, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village
Streetscape Master P/an, and thaf the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative
af1`ects on the character of the neighborhood, and that the proposal substantially complies with
otljer applicab/e e/ements of the Vail Comprehensive P/an.
12-7A-14: MITIGATION OF DEVELOPMENT lMPACTS:
Property owners/developers shal/ a/so be responsible for mitigating direct impacts of their
development on public infrastructure and in all cases mitigation shall bear a reasonable
reJation to the deve/opment impacts. lmpacts may be determined based on reports prepared
by qualified consultants. The extent of mrtigation and public amenity improvements shall be
bailanced with the goa/s of redevelopment and will be determined by the Planning and Environmental Commission in review of development projects and conditiona/ use permits.
Substantia/ off-site impacts may inc/ude, but are not limited to, the following: deed restricted
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employee housing, roadway improvements, pedestrian walkway improvements, streetscape
, improvements, 'stream tract/bank improvements, public art improvements, and similar
improvements. The intent of this section is to only require mitigation for large scale
redevelopment/deve/opment projects which produce substantial off-site impacts.
12-7A-15: ADDITION OF GROSS RESIDENTlAL FLOOR AREA TO EXISTING PA
PROPERT/ES:
For any gross residential f/oor area added to a Public Accommodation zoned property fo/lowing
the effective date of Ordinance No. 23, Series 1999, a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of
the added gross residential floor area shall be devoted to accommodation units, or fractional
fee club unit subject to the issuance of a conditiona/ use permit. This limitation shall not apply
to GRFA being added in accordance with Sections 12-15-4 & 12-15-5.
Section 2
Chapter 2, Section 12, Definitions, of Title 12, the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations is hereby
amended as follows:
Lodge: A building or group of associated buildings designed for occupancy primarily as
the temporary lodging place of individuals or families either in accommodation units or dwelling
units, in which the gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units or fractional fee
club units i
exr--A-ed-s tht-q gFess FE)6;dGRt; ' 6 , is equal to or
greater than seventy percent (70%) of the total gross residential f/oor area on the site, and in
which all such units are operated under a single management providing the occupants thereof
customary hotel services and facilities.
Substantial Off-site Impact: An impact resu/ting from development or redevelopment on the
surrounding neighborhood and public facilities in the vicinity of a development or
redevelopment sife having a considerable amo ui nt of effect upon the area. For example,
substantial off-site impacts may inc/ude, but are not limited to the following: deed restricted
employee housing, roadway improvements, pedestrian walkway improveinents, streetscape
, improvements, stream tract/bank improvements, public art improvements, and similar
improvements.
Section 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 tvalidity 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 4
The repeal or the repeal and re-enactment of any provisions of the Town Code 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 proceeding 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.
Section 5
All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereaf,
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The
repealer shall not be construed to revise any byl~aw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part
thereof, heretofore repealed.
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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 7th day of September, 1999, and a
pulblic hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 21S` day of September, 1999,
in i:he Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vaii, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 21St day
of September, 1999.
Ludwig Kurz, Pro-Tem Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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PA ZONE DISTRICT AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED AND EXISTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FRACTIONAL FEE UNITS
12-7A-3: Conditional Uses/PA District (existing)
• Fractional fee clubs are allowed subject to approval of conditional use permit
12-2-2: Definition of "Fractional Fee Club (existing)
• Requires units to be available for short term rental when not in use by club owner, requires
management program, 24-hour front desk, etc.
12-7A-8: Densitv ControUPublic Accommodation District(as amended)
• Limits gross residential floor area to up to 150% of site area
• States fractional fee club units do not count towards density (units per acre)
2-12-2: Definition of "Lodge"(as amended)
• Requires that GRFA devoted to accommodation units or fractional fee club units is equal or
greater than 70% of total GRFA on site
12-7A-15: Addition of GRFA to Existing PA Properties (as amended)
• Requires any GRFA added to an existing PA property to have 70% of GRFA devoted to
accommodation unit or fractional fee club units
12-16-6: Fractional fee club/Conditional Use Criteria (existiniz)
• For new development, requires at least as much accommodation unit square footage as
fractional fee club unit square footage
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ORDINANCE NO. 22
Series of 1999
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 ZONING AND TITLE 13 SUBDIVISIONS OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL CODE, AND CREATING A NEW TITLE 14, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY
IN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE THE TOWN
OF VAIL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS HANDBOOK.
WHEREAS, Town departments have worked collectively to consolidate and clarify
development standards for development within the Town; and
WHEREAS, it is advantageous for Town staff, customers, and citizens to have a clear
understanding of what is required in order to build or redevelop in the Town; and
WHEREAS, it is more efficient for the public and Town staff to have a handbook which contains the Development Standards; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has
recommended approval of this amendment to the Town Code at its July 12, 1999 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considers it in the interest of the public health, safety, and
welfare to amend said Sections of the Town Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
[Note: Text which is StFiGeR is being deleted and text which is bolded and italicized is being
added.]
Section 1.
Title 13, Chapter 2, Section 13-2-2, of the Town Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Street, private:
"Private street" shall mean any street not dedicated to the public for purposes of vehicular or
pedestrian use.
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Section 2.
Title 13, Chapter 10, Section 13-10-9(A)(9) of the Town Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
9. Street Width: Street width shall conform to the following:
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Section 3.
Title 12, Chapter 10 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), Section 12-10-7, of the Town Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
12-10-7: Standards; Authority to Adjust
Parking sfandards shall be those provided in Title 14, Development Standards. The
standards set out in Title 14, shall govern the
design and construction of all off-street parking and loading facilities, whether required by this
Chapter or provided in addition to the requirements of this Chapter. Minor adjustments of the
diniensions prescribed in this Chapter may be authorized by the Administrator if consistent with
generally recognized design standards for off-street parking and loading facilities.
Section 4.
Title 12, Chapter 10 (Off-Street Parking and Coading), Section 12-10-8, of the Town Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 5.
Title 12, Chapter 11 (Design Review), Section 12-11-5 (Design Guidelines), of the Town Code is
hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
12-11-5: Design Guidelines
Thie design guidelines for all develop?rrent are contained in Title 14, Development
Standards, of fhe Town Code.
Section 6.
Title 12, Chapter 14 (Supplemental Regulations), Sections 12-14-2: Fences, hedges, walls and
screening; 12-14-3: Permitted exceptions to development standards; 12-14-4: Architectural
priDjections; 12-14-5: Porches, steps, and decks; 12-14-6: Balconies, decks, and stairways above ground; 12-14-7: Fire escapes; 12-14-8: Bay windows; and 12-14-9: Architectural projections
above height limit of the Town Code are hereby repealed.
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Section 7.
Definitions for the following found in Title 12, Chapter 2(Definitions), of the Municipal Code are
hereby repealed: Full cutoff; Light source; Luminous area; Outdoor lighting; and Source
lumens.
[Note: These are now contained in the Development Standards Handbook]
Section 8.
Title 14, Development Standards, is hereby by created and reads as follows:
Tifle'14
Development Standards
Purpose and Intent
It is the purpose of these rules, regulafions, and sfandards to ensure fhe 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.
Applicabilify
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 fhe opinion of the Fire Chief, the Building Official, or the Town
Engineer, constitute a distincf hazard to life or property.
The Development Sfandards 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 fhe rules
and regulations contained herein in order to carry out the intent of the Development
Standards. These rules, regulations and standards shall be initially adopfed by ordinance by
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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, regulafions, or standards appear to be set forth in this
coide, other rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and recommended practices, as
pu,blished by professional associations, technical organizations, model code groups, and
sinnilar entities, may be used by the Town for guidance.
Nonconformities
Nonconforming sifes and site improvements lawfully established prior to the effective date
of adoption of the Development Standards may continue, subject to the limitations
proiscribed by Section 12-18, Zoning Regulations. To encourage redevelopment, there
shall be some flexibilitygranted 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 closelyas possible to the Development Starrdards 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
urunecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Development
Standards exist. Variances from the Development Standards shall be in accordance with
Secfion 12-17, of fhe Vail Town Code. The issuance of a variance shall not compromise fhe
safety of a site or structure.
Appeals
Appeals from decisions made concerning the Development Standards shall he in accordance
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Adoption
' "Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook," was adopted by Town Council on
September 21, 1999.
Section 9.
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 thi's ordinance, and each
part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one
or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 10. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and
proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
Section 11.
The amendment of any provision of the Town Code 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 proceeding as commenced
under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not
revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated
herein.
Section 12.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE
IN FULL, this day of September 7, 1999. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held at the
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regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the seventh day of
September 1999, in the Municipal Building of the Town.
Rob Ford, Mayor
AT'TEST: Lorelei Donaidson, Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND AVAILABLE
TC> THE PUBLIC AT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE THIS TWENTYFIRST DAY
OF=SEPTEMBER, 1999.
Ludwig Kurz, Pro-Tem
AT'TEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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It is the purpose of th-c'se i--W*~~,. ~~guIat~c~s, and standards to ensure°the general heal~, sa~.nri ~
welfare of the pommunity,:'- The8e WIes;,regulations, and sta.ndax'ds :4re intended`to ensure safe:and
efficient development withiwth~;;J`cawa . -of Vail f4r-pedestriarig, vehicular traffic, emergency resptinse
traffic, and the €ommunity AThe..elopment Standards wiU help protect property va14es,
ensure the aesthetic quality of the Community a,-~d ensure adequate dev6lopment ofproperty within.the
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• 1. Administration ............................................................................................................................2
2. Definitions ....................................................................................................................................4
3. Residential Access, Driveway and Parldng Standards .............................................................ll
Table 1: Driveway/Feeder Road Standards 11
Table 2: Residential Access and Parking Standards 12
4. Residential Fire Department Access Standards .......................................................................14
Table 3: Residential Fire Department Access Standards 14
5. Parldng 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. Geol ogic/E nviron mental Hazards .............................................................................................20
Table 8: Geologic Hazards 20
8. Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations . ..................................................21
Table 9: Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations 21
9. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) ......................................................................................24
~ Table 10: GRFA Requirements by Zone District 24
10. Design Review Standards and Guidelines .............................................................................25
~ 11. Details .....................................................................................................................................38
1. Driveway Standards - Widths, Flares, and Cross Slopes 39
2. Driveway Standards - Cross Over Widths 40
3. Driveway Standards-Sight Distance Regulations 41
, 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. IViinimum Residential Fire Department Staging Area 47
10. Retaining Wall Standards - Combination Walls 48
12. In de x 49
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• 1. Administration
Purpose and Intent It is the purpose of these rules, regulations, and standards to ensure the general health, safety, and
welfare of the community. These rules, regulations, and standards are intended to ensure safe
and efficient development within the Town of Vail for pedestrians, vehicular traffic, emergency
response traffic, and the community at large. The Development Standards will help protect
property values, ensure the aesthetic quality of the community and ensure adequate development
of property within the Town of Vail.
Applicability
Unless specifically exempted, the provisions of this code shall supplement any and all existing
laws and shall apply to all persons, without restriction, and to conditions arising after the
adoption thereof, to conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code, and to
conditions which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the Building Official, or the Town Engineer,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
The Development Standards shall apply to new development, as well as to modifications and
additions to existing developments; unless specifically exempted herein.
• Administration
The Town Manager, or Town Manager's designee, is authorized to make and enforce the rules
and regulations contained herein in order to catry 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 pi-ior to their enforcement. A copy of the approved Development Standards shall be
filed with the Town Clerk's office. '
Where no specific or applicable iules, 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,
t i.e. unpaved, driveways shall be allowed without strict compliance with the Development
Standards. However, a reasonable attempt shall be made to adhere as closely as possible to the
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- Development Standards when paving existing driveways. A structure, which is substantially •
demolished or reconstructed, as defined by Demo/Rebuild in the Zoning Code, shall be required
to adhFre to the Development Standards.
Variarices
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
September 21, 1999. '
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~ 2. Definitions
Definitions not provided herein shall be as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 13,
Subdivision Regulations. Access Grade:
The slope of a road, street, driveway, or other means of access, as measured from the back side
of pan along the centerline of the means of access. Grade shall be measured in increments of 20
horizontal feet.
Access Grade Change:
The algebraic sum of the difference of two separate grades.
Architectural Projection into Setback:
Distance which an architectural projection (i.e., roof eave) may encroach into setback.
Back-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: I
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 Intemational 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 eYisting roof or eave to the
existing (natural) or finished grade (whichever is more restrictive) located directly below said
point of the roof or eave. Within any building footprint, height shall be measlu-ed 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:
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures,
or buildings on a lot.
• Combination Retaining Wall: _
A series of multiple retaining walls acting as one wall structurally.
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Criticaifl Root Zone:
Area critical to eYisting 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 ~;reater. `
Cross-Over Aisle:
The dr-ive aisle where a 90 ° or greater tum is required by a vehicle to change drive aisles.
Curb-iCut:
The location where a driveway, parking area, or feeder road connects to a public street or feeder
road.
Deck 5etback (ground level):
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of an at-grade
(withirL 5' of grade) deck or patio on a lot.
DeckSetback (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 dE;struction, demolition, or removal of fifty percent (50%) or more of the gross residential
floar area of an existing dwelling unit or structtu-e. The determination of the fifty percent (50%)
shall be calculated upon "gross residential floor area" as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations.
Densit.y:
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 DRB
focuses on evaluatirig 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., and as established pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 4, Boards and Commissions.
Distui•bed 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 cor.tcrete drainage structure which conveys water; located where a driveway or feeder road
connects with tbe public street.
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~ Dwelling, Multiple-Family:
A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, including townhouses, rowhouses,
apartments, and condominium units; designed for or used by three (3) or more families, each
living as an independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Single-Family: A detached building designed for or used as a dwelling exclusively by one family as an
independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Two-Family:
A detached building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for or used as a dwelling
exclusively by two (2) families, each living as an independent housekeeping unit. ,
Dwelling Unit:
Any room or group of rooms in a single-family, two-family or multiple-family building with
kitchen facilities; designed for or used by one family as an independent housekeeping unit. A
dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no
larger than one-third ('/3) of the total floor area of the dwelling.
EHU:
An Employee Housing Unit as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations of the Town of Vail
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 bencb face of combination walls.
Feeder Road:
A paved all-weather road or driveway on private property which accesses 4 or more dwelling
units (including EHUs). Driveways to individual dwelling units generally connect to the feeder
road.
Fire Code:
The Uniform Fire Code, as published by the International Fire Code Institute, 5360 Workman
Mill Road, Whittier, CA. 90601-2298.
Frontage:
The portion of a lot which fronts on a public or private street.
• Landscape Area:
The area of a site not covered by buildings, driveways, and covered walkways. Core
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development (hardscape) such as walks, decks, patios, terraces, water features, and like features ~
shall also be considered landscape area as long as they do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of
the landscape area.
Landscaping:
Planted areas and plant materials, including trees, shnibs, lawns, flower beds and ground cover,
together with core development such as walks, decks, patios, tenaces, water features, and like
features not occupying more than twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area. For the pwposes
of this Title, natural or significant rock outcroppings, trees or native vegetation shall be deemed
landsc.aping 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 parrel 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 Si:ae:
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.
Plann:ing and Environmental Commission (PEC):
The body responsible for reviewing development proposals or any matters pertaining to the
Comrr:Lission 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., and as established pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 4, Boards and Commissions.
ProfeSSional Engineer (P.E.):
A current State of Colorado Registered Professional Engineer, practicing in their known
eYpertise.
Public: Way: .
Any public street, easement, right-of-way, highway, alley, way, place, road or bike path, and any
non-exclusive utility easement.
Retauiing Wall:
Any sl,ope greater than 1:1.
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~ Setback:
The distance from a lot or site line, creek or stream measured horizontally to a line or location
within the lot or site, which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures, or buildings on
the site.
Setback Area:
The area within a lot or site between a lot or site line-and the corresponding setback line within
the lot or site. -
Setback Line:
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures,
or buildings on the site.
Setback Line, Front:
The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and measured from the front lot or
site line.
Setback Line, Rear:
The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and measured from the rear lot or
site line.
Setback Line, Side:
~ The setback line extending from the front setback line to the rear setback line parallel to and
measured from the side lot or site line.
Sight Distance Triangle:
The line of sight to the right and left of a driver sitting in a car 3' above the driveway or access
road preparing to enter the public road. The driver must be able to see 250' in either direction to
an object 3' above the asphalt of the public road in the oncoming lane.
Site Coverage:
The ratio of the total building area on a site to the total area of a site, expressed as a percentage.
For the puipose 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 fi-om 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
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lot lines; the relationship of elevation or vertical measure as divided by the horizontal ~
measw-ement 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
require;ments 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
propenty 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:
l. 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 sti-eets 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
ri' ght-of-way. Minor streets cairy traffic having, an origin or destination within the
development and do not cany through traffic.
Temporary Grading: -
Grading performed to accommodate construction.
Temporary Slope Protection Measures:
Used un slopes to reduce erosion and assist in reestablishing vegetation. •
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~ Three Point Turn:
The ability to completely turn a vehicle using a maximum of fow movements which creates the
three points when the total turning movement is laid out.
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3. Residential Access, Driveway and Parking Sfandards ~
This section (Tables 1 and 2) specifies the access, di7veway 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
Singie-family, Two-family,
Primary/Secondary Multiple Family Multiple Family
Stap(jara -access to not more than 3 dwelling umts -access to 4 to 11 dwelhng uniu -access to more than I i dwelling units
(including EHUs) -feeder road only -feader road only
-structures and all portwns thereoFwithin
150' from ed e of street avement
Driveway/Feeder Road
Min. Width 12' 20' 22'
Normal -Access &om feeder road [o units -Access from feeder to unrts shall
(Detail 1) shall comply wtth single-family comply with single-Farmly
re uiremen[s contamed herein reyutremen[s contamed herein
Ylin. Width 15' 24' 24'
90°corner
(cross-over) ,
(Detail2)
Min. Width 16' 24' 28'
Entrance/Curb-cut (flare to 16' ) (flare [0 24' with 10' curb-return (flare to 28' wi[h 15' wrb-return radms) •
(Detail 1) radius)
Max Width 24' head m 36' 36'
Entrance/Ciu•b-cut 48' back out
(Detail 3
Min. Grade 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Centeriine
(Detail 4
Max. Grade 10%unheated 9% unheated 9% unheated
Centerline 12%heated 12%heated 12%heated
(Detail 4) 16%hea[ed and engineered wtth flat
recovery areas
Nlax. Grade 8%unheated 8%unheated 8%unheated
Centerline 12%heated 12%heated 10%heatc;d
Corne r/Cross- over
(Detail 2
rlax. cross-slope grade S% 8% S%
(Detail 1)
Entry angle 45° 70° 70°
min. deflecdon for tirst
30' nf driveway length
(Detail 5)
Max. centerline break- 14% G'% 4'%
ovcr drade
(Detail 6)
Ylax. grade at edge of R% 6% a%
publlc road asphalt
(Detail4)
Max. length of max. 10' 15' 30'
grade at ed„e of public
road asphalt
(Detail 4)
iNfln. centerline turning 20' 30' 40' ~
radius
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~ Table 2: Residential Access and Parking Standards Single-family, Two-family,
~ Prima ry/Seco ndary Muitiple Family Multiple Family
Standgrd -access to not more than 3 dwelimg units -access to 4 to 11 dwelling units -access to more than 11 dwelling uni[s
(iacludmg EHUs) ' -feeder road only -feeder road only
-strucmres and all portions thereofwithin
150' from edge of stree[ avement
Curb Cuts
Curb cuts perniltted 1 per street per um[ 2 per parcel Minimum necessary for adequa[e access
(number) Maximum of2 curb w[s per lot
Parking Requirements Min. horizontal 24' N/A N/A
clearance between
garage doors (parallel
to road) to edge of
public street pavement
Detail3
VIin. horizontal 5' S' S'
clearance between
required parldng space
and edge of publlc
street or feeder road
avement
Min. horizontal N/A 2' from obstructions 5' from obstructions
clearance from feeder 5' &om buildings 10' from buildings
road to structures .
/obstructlons (c.g.,
guardralls, trecs,
• retalning walls, etc.)
(Deta118)
Parldng space size 9' x 19' surface See Table 4, See Table 4, Commemial/Muluple-
9' x 18' enclosecl Commercial/Multiple-Family F:imily Parking Lot Standards
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S3ght distance trlangle Forward Movement: 10' pecpendicular x 10' perpendicular x 250' la[eral 10' perpendicular x 250' lateral (stnct
(Detail 3) 250' lateral (strict compliance may not be compLance may no[ be required on si[es
Backward MovemenL• 15' perpendicular iequired on sites not able to not able to physically corriply)
x 250' lateral physically comply)
(stnct compliance may not be required on
srtes not able to physically comply)
Back-ouUTurn-around 12' wtde Bxck-out mto nght-oT-way Back-out mto rightof-way prohibited
area 20' centerlme radius prohibned
(Detall 7) Destgned for 3 potnt turn or less Car turn-around area:
Turo-around area: 12' wtde Required when: IZ' wide 20' centerline radius
- cross-over angle is greater than 120°; 20' centcrline radius Designed for 3 point mrn or less
- entry angle is less [han 70°; Designed for: poin[ mrn or less Truck turn-around area:
- accessmg a collector, arterial, or Shall be designed so [rucks exn site
commercial streer, or fonvard as determmed by traffic engineer
- backout sigh[ triangle requirement is not based on uses proposed.
meL Driveway Pan 4' wide concrete pan at edge oY asphal[ for 4' ~vide concrete pan a[ edge of 4' wide concrete pun at edge ofasphalt
(Drainage) the full width dnveway psvement asphait for [he full width dnveway for [he full n•idth dnveway pavement
(Detail 1) mcludme remrns avement inctuding returns includmg returns
Other Requirements:
Vehicular Maneuverability
Parking required for each dwelling unit must be independently accessible (i.e., required parking
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Surfacing . ~
All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface. Double track driveways are permitted.
Heated Drives
Any hf;ated portion of the drive located within the right-of-way must be in a separate zone. The
4' concrete pan cannot be heated.
SnowStorage
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.
Guarcl Rails
Steep slopes adjacent to vehicular access ways and/or driveways without a proper shoulder may
requirf; the installation of a vehicular guardrail. The design and type of vehicular guardrail for
private properties shall be designed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer. Vehicular
guardrails on public roadways or protecting the travelling public shall meet the standard of the
Town of Vail.
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~ 4. Residential Fire Department Access Standards
This section (Table 3) specifies residential Fire Department access standards for residential -
development. These standards are subject to all conditions and exceptions described herein.
11hese 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' Crom edge
of sveet pavement)
Min. pavement radii for fire truck 1. For structures with the highest floor leve130' or less in elevation from staging
access and min. pavement cross- area:
over width- 29' inside radius
(including curb-cut accessing site) 44' outside radius
36' centerline radius
20' cross-over width
_ 2. For structures with the highest floor level greater than 30' in elevation from
staging area: -
31' inside radius
48' outside radius
40' centerline radius 22' cross-over width
~ Note: The Town of Vail reserves the right in unique circumstances to utilize a
com uter modeling techni ue to determine raciii needed for access.
Turn-around area Required if Fire Department staging area is 150' or more from edge of roadway
avement.
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 minimiun
radius of 8'.
2. For structures with the highest floor level greater than 30' in elevation from
staging area:
12' wide and SO' 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 tnust be
s rinklered in accordance with Fire and Builcling Codes.
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5. Parking Lot and Parking Structure Design Standards For All Uses 10
This se;ction (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
standar•ds. When two or more standards conflict the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 4: Parking Lot Design Standards `
Angle of Minimum Minimum Minimum
arkin s ace One-wa drive aisle Two-wa drive aisle Parkin stall size and clearance
0° (paralliel) 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)
7' height 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)
7' height clearance for enclosed parking
75° 22' 24' 9' x 19' surface
9' x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
7' height clearance for enclosed parking
90° 24' 24' 9' Y 19' surface
9' x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
, in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
7' height clearance for enclosed arking
Cross-over drive 18' 24' n/a
aisle
Drive aisle with 12' 22' n/a
no arkiiig
Min. opening for 12' 20' n/a
a parkinti
structure
entrance
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~ Other Requirements:
Surfacing
All parking areas shail,be an improved paved surface.
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 "~nultiple 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 I
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. Tl.uf 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 parkin~
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 i•equired.
Backing into the Street/Right-of-Way -
All parking for commercial and multiple family developments shall be designed to allow a
vehicle forward access to any street or right=of-way.
• Trail Head Parking
Trail head parking lots accommodating up to 15 parking spaces may be improved with gravel,
but shall adhere to all other requirements contained in this section.
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Valet lParking ~
Valet parking shall be allowed, but shall not exceed 50% of the required parking on-site. Valet
parkin g 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
Tandein parking is not permitted for commercial uses unless approved as valet parking.
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~ 6. Grading Standards
This section (Tables 5, 6, and 7) provides a summary of grading standards of the Town of Vail.
All grading is reviewed by the Design Review Board to determine compatibility to the existing
topography, to review the extent of existing vegetation removal and to preserve significant
features on site.
Table 5: Grading Standards
Grading Standard Additional Review or 7~,EE. Stamp
A roval uired
Tem orary Grading Standards
Grade 2' away from the 3' vertical then 2:1 Staff Review No
deepest and furthest structural maximum
member to day light Greater than 3' vertical Staff Review Yes
and/or steeper than 2:1
Permanent Gradin Standards
Maximum Finished Grade 2:1 Staff Review No
Temporary Slope Protection 3:1-2:1 StaffReview No
Re uired
Permanent Slope Protection 2:1 -1:1 DRB or Staff Review Yes
Existing Vegetation
~ Grading around existing vegetation to be preserved on-site shall be outside the critical root zone,
unless otherwise approved by the Design Review Board.
Table 6: Critical Root Zone .
T e Critical Root Zone
Trees A radius equal to one foot for each inch of caliper measured 1'
above the natural grade
Natural Features
Grading that is detrimental to existing natural features is discouraged. Those areas of a site that
are determined to remain in a natural state shall be protected during construction. A site-specific
construction disturbance plan shall be prepared, outlining the areas to be disturbed and the
methods and devices used to protect the remaining portions of the site.
Construction Fence
All areas to be protected shall have a non-removable construction fence or other approved device
placed around the areas to be protected. .
Erosion Control
All sites with disturbances will need to provide erosion control measures using best management
practices. Sites greater than 1 acre or sites with total disturbance greater than %2 acre shall
• provide an erosion control plan prepared by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer.
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Flood :Plain Standards: ~
No grading is permitted in the 100-year flood plain without Planning and Environmental
Commission approval. If an applicant wishes to gade into the 100-year flood plain, an
envirorimental impact report is required. The environmental impact report shall include impacts
to vegetation, riparian areas, appropriate hydraulic engineering calculations to show no increase
in watE;r surface profile and velocity, as well as stating that there will be no adverse impacts to
adjacent properties. No permanent improvements shall be constructed within 1' of the flood plain
line.
The flood plain line shall be determined by a registered professional land surveyor by plotting
the appropriate elevation of the flood plain on a maximum 1"-20' topographic 2' contour map
using the adopted Town of Vail flood profiles (the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Insurance Study). The topographic survey shall reveal the method for determining the
starting point and the starting elevation for the flood plain delineation. A site specific study
perforrned 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.
Tabie i: Retaining Walls .
Location or T,ype Maximum Height Additional Review P.E. Stamp ~
or A roval Re uired
Regular Walls 0-4' Staff Review or DRB No
(Detail 10) - 4'-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
Bench of combination walls 4' or % the difference of Staff Review or DRB Yes
(Detail 10) exposed height
Right-of-Way 0-3' StaffReview orDRB No
37-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
6' + S taff Review or DRB Yes
PEC
Setback. (10' from paved surface NA Staff Review or DRB Yes .
anc12' from adjacent ro erty lines) PEC
In Frant 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
Boulde:r retaining walls must meet all the standards of retaining walls. The hei~ht listed for
retainirib walls is the exposed height of either-a single or combined height of combination walls.
If the batter (slope of the faee of the wall) is greater than l: l, a P.E. stamp is required.
Combnnation Retaining Walls
Combination walls are determined if the upper wall falls within a prism defined as starting 1'
behind the face of the lower wall at the lowest finished grade line and then back at a 1.5:1 angle ~
from this starting point.
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~ 7. Geologic/Environmental Hazards.
This section (Table 8) provides a summaiy 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.
Chaptef• 21, Hazard Re;ulations, 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 foilowing '
hazards. See Section 12-21 of the Zomng Regulations for detailed re uirements.
Snow Avalanche Submit a site specific study with DRB or PEC application.
Debris Flow Submit site specific study with building permit application or with DRl3 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 specitlc study with building permit application or with DRB application if
multi-family or commercial.
Other Requirements: ,
~ Wetlands
If staff determines that wetland vegetation exists on the site, a report conducted by a qualified
environmental consultant delineating wetland areas must be submitted to the Town of Vail and
the Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with a Design Review Board or Planning and
Environmental Commission application. Approval from the Army Corps of Engineers must be
obtained prior to building permit issuance.
Nonconforming Sites Nonconforming sites, structures, uses, and site improvements lawfully established prior to the
effective date of adoption of these 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 eYCept 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:
l. Debris Flow and Debris Avalanche Hazard Analysis Map prepared by Arthur I.
Mears, P.E., Inc. and dated November, 1984.
2. Rockfall Map prepared by Schmueser and Associates, Inc. and dated November ,
29, 1984.
3. Geological Hazard Map, Figure 3, prepared by Lincoln DeVore Engineers,
Geologists and dated August 16, 1982.
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8. Summary of Zoning Setback and Deve/opment Limitations.
This section (Table 9) specifies site development standards for all Zoning Disn-icts in the Town of Vail. These standai-ds 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: Summaiy of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations
Zoue Districts Max. ETTU Miu. Min. Deck Min. Deck Max. Max. Site Nlin. Miu. Lot Size Min. Nlin. Max. Building Parkiug and Luading
Density AlluwNnce 13wlehng (grnnudlevel) (notground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildablearea) Fro ntage Sqnare Height I,ocation
Setbacks Se(back level) Setbaclc Projection Area Area
Into Setback
, Residential Districts
AR 1 uni[ per I T}pe V 20' fr ont blay project not May project not 4' 15% 70% 21,780 s.f. 50' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof Sce Title 12, Chapter 10,
lot per lot as a 15' tear more than the more [han the 33' sloping roof Mumcipal Code
permittcd 15' sidcs lesser of 10' or lesser of S or'/
Ilillside use % the reqmred the required
Residential setback aetback
SFR 1 unit per 1 7'}'pe Ii per 20' front May project nut May project not 4' 20% 60% 12,500 s.f 30' 80' x SO' 30' flat roof Sce Tide 12, Chapiei 10,
lot lot as a 15' rear more than tbe more than the 33' slopmg roof Mumapal Code -
condrtional li' sides lesser of 10' w lesscr of 5' or
Sinple Family use che requireJ the required
Residential -~e[back setback
R& P/S 2 untts 1 Type II per 30' fiont May project not May project not 4' 20% 60% 15,000 s. f 30' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof See Tide 12, Chaptrr 10,
Two-Family per lot lot as a 15' rear more than the more than the 33' slopmg roof Municipal Code Residential & conditional 15' stdes lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Ttvo Tamily use the required the requued
prjmdry/ setback sctback
Seconda
RC 6umts 7ype III 20' flont 114ay project not May project not 4' 25% 60% 15,000 s f 30' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof No parkmg m front setback
per acre Type IV i>' ieai more than the more than the (mm. 8,000 s f. of 33' slopmg roof
as a 15' tiides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' orbwlda6le azea) At Izast 1 parkmg space per imit
Residential condihonal '/[heiequued therequued shallbzloca[zdwWimthzmam
Litiyter use setU2ck selback bwlciuig(s)oraccessory garage
LllbfF 9 umts Type III 20' Ciont May piojcct noi May prqzct nnt 4' 35% 40% 10,000 s f. 30' 80' x SO' 35' flat roof No parking m fiont setback
per acre Type IV 20' ic.{r morc than the more than the 38' sloping roof
I.ow Density as• a 20' sidc5 Icsscr uf 10' or lesser of5' oi %
Multiple ccmdi[ional % the reqwred the required .
Tamil use setback setback
DiUD1F lS auits Type III 20' 6ont May project not Mayproject not 4' 45% 30% 10,000 s.f. 30' 30' x 80' 35' fla[ roof No parkmg or loadmg m
per acre Type N ZO' rcar more than the more than the 38' slopmg roof Gont setback
as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of i' or50 % of parkmg shall bz locared
Medium condiuonal z the reqmred the ieqwred tnmam bwldmg(s) k htddzn
Deusity use setback setback fiompubhcvizwoishallbe
MUIKple . complztzly hidden from pubhc
Faln'lly , view from adjoinmg pi opemes
wrthui a lancisca z bemi
HDMF 25 units I'ype III 30' Goru May project not Ma}' project not 4' 55°/ 30% 10,000 s f 30' ~ 80'x 80' 45' f7at roof No parkmg in frunt setbcck
per acre 7'ype N 20' rear more thmn [he mnre than the 48' sloping roof
as a 20' sidcs lesser of 10' or lesser of S or'/ 75 % ofparl:ing shall be Iocated
condmonal Y the requued the required m mam budding(s) & Inddzn
Tligh Density use setback setback Gom publ~ view or shal~be
com I•t 1 tvdden fiom ubLc
Mulllple view fiom adjoinutg propoves
' FJtl~il wrthm a ]andscape bemi
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Zone Districts D4ax. EHU l1in. Min. Deck Aun. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Min. Lot Size Min. Min. Maz. Building Parking and Loadiug
Density Allowance 13uilding (gro undlevel) (notground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildablearea) Frontage Square Aeight Locatiau
Setbacks Setbaclc level) Set6ack Projecfion Area Area
Iuto SetUack
Commercial Districts
pA 25 umts Type III 20' front h4ay projecc not May project not 4' $5°/ 30% 10,000 s.1' 30' 80' x 80' 45 flat roof No p~rkmg/loading m front
per acre lype IV 20' reai more thnn the more than [he 48' slopmg roof se[back
PubLe as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or Y 75% of parking shall be
Aceommo- ccmdiuonal the reqwred die requircd located m main buildmg(s)
datiou use setback se[back 3chidden from bLc view
CC] 25 umts 'fype III Ncme' N/A N/A N/A 801/.* No reducvon 5,000 s f 30' N/A 33' - 60% of buddmg No parkmg shall be pinvided
peracre TypeIV inexistmg 43'-40%ofbwlding on-site.
as a landscaping RegulateA by the Vail
condihonal unless Village Urban Design No loading m front set6ack.
Use sufficient GwdePlan& Dasign
Commercial ~ cause shown Consideralioas
Core 1
CC2 25 units Type III 10' Front Mayproject not May project not 4' 70%** 20%** 10,000 s f. 30' 80' x 30' 45' flat roof No parking or loadmg m
per acre Type N 10' rcar more than [he more than the 48' slopmg roof** tront setback.
as a 10' sides** lcssei of 10' rn lessei of>' or'/ ~
Cammereial condrtional '/therequucd therequtred 50% ofparking shall be
Core 2 use se[bacl: setback loca[ed in main bwldm (s).
CC3 12 umts Type III 20' to A4ay project not Mayproject not 4' 40% 25% 25,000 s C 100' N/A 35' flat roof No parkuig oi loading m
per acre Type N perimeter of more than the more than the 38' sloping roof front sethack.
as a wne diatrict lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/
Commercial conduional botmdanes the reqwred the reqwred
Cure3 use se[back secback
CSC 18 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 75% 20% 20,000 s. f. 100' N/A 35' f7at roof No parkmg or loadmg in
pec acre Type N 20' reai more than the more than the 38' slopmg roof front setback.
as a 20' siJes lesser of 10' or lesser of or'/:
Cammercial conduional Y the required thc reywred 50% of parking shall he
Service Center use se[back netback loca[ed ui main bwldin (s).
LN1UI 35 umts Type III 10' all Mayproject not A4aypioject not 4' 70%unless 20%unless 10,000 s f. none N/A 71' average 50%ofparkingmus[ be
per acrc lype IV umlcss spcci6ad more [han the more than the specificd in specified m 82 5 max. loca[ed wi[hm [he mam
33 % as a m Lionshend lesser of 10' or ]esser of 5' or'/ Lionshead Lionshead FlexibtLty granted buildmg or buildmgs
mcrease condiUOn21 Rzdevclopmcnt V, the required [he required Redevelopm Redevelopm by the I.ionshead
ova exis4 ~1ast~x P1an
Lionshead use setback setback entMaster en[Master Redevelopment
Dlixed Use 1 "'g ""'tS Plan Plan Master Plan
on propei-ty
LD7U2 35 umts Type III 10,411 A4ay project not Mayproject not 4' 70% unless 20%unless 10,000 s f. none N/A 71' average 50%ofparkmgmust be
per acre Type IV umlcss specified more than the more [han the specified m specitied in 62.5 max. located wllhin the mam
33% as a in Lmashead lesser of 10' or Icsser of 5' or Lionshead Lionshead FVexibihty granted building or bwldmgs
uicrease condiuanal R`~~ev`l0p01"t the reywred the requued Redevelopm Redevelopm by the Licroshead
ova exis[- Alastel Plan
Liunsheud use sctback setback entMaster entblaster Redevelopment
mg umts
plixed Use l 01) roklty Plan Plan Mas[er Plazi
ABD 25 units Type III IS' fimic n4ayproject not Mayproject not 4' 601/. 25% 25,000 s.f 100' N/A 32' (.P~. 70i ormop No parking or loadmg m
per acre Type N W. °l°"° 5 more than the more than the 40'(oiherpomon ofthe front setback.
n ~,,,nge an , _o'
as a f_en-ramgao;',) lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or % roon
candihonal 15' vdz ;4 the reqwred the requued
use (biag w<zn•) selback setback Mm slopc shall be 3.12
Artedal 20'vAa 10%ofroofmaybel7at BIISI110S5 01M11; h, >20')
10' mar
IiS N/A N/A 20' tiont May project not May project not 4' 75% 10% 10,000 s f 50' N/A 35' flat roof No pat king or loading m
20' rear more [han the more than the 38' slopmg roof front setback
70' sides lesser of 10' oc leyser of 5' or
FIeavy Service [he requaed the required
setback setback
'uidus othmv~se dengn¢ted by the Vml Vdlage UcMn Design Gmde Plnn i Des~gn Constderanons ,
^ wJess othe+wise designmed by ihe Vwl I ionshml lJri+an Design GmAe Plun .md Dczign ConsiAclat'ons
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Zoue Districts Mux. EIIU "~u. nlin. Uecl: A4in. Ueck Max. h1ax. Site AZin. Min. Lni Size Min. Min. Max.Building Parlung and I.oacling
llcusity Allowauce L3uildung (grx~undlevel) (nntground Architectural Cuverage Landscape (buildablearca) Frontage Syuare Height Locatiou
Setbncks Setback levep Setback Yrojecuon Area Area
fnco Setnacic
, Open Space and Recreation Districts
A 1 unit per 1 Type II as 20' fiont May proj ec[ not May projeet not 4' 5% N/A 35 acres N/A N/A 30' flat roof No ~~rking m any setback
35 acres a condiuaia] li' rear morc than che more than the (1 acre buildable) 33' slopmg roof
use 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
ARlicultural !;thereqwred therequned
and Open setback sctbacl:
S ace
Olt N/A N/A 20' fi ont May project not Mayproject not 4' S% As N/A N/A N/A 21' flat ruof See Tide I? Ch.iptei 10,
20' roar more than [he more than the determined, 24' siopmg roof Municipal Code
20' aides lesser of 10' or lesser of S orhy the
(except as % the requited thc required Desigrt 'may be sethack setbacl: Review
funhet Boaid
re,uicted 6y the PEC _
m
conjtu{ u io
n %wth a
Outdoor condwrmel
Recrea[ion usc pc>>nit)
NAP NiA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N!P. N/A N/A N!A N/A N/A Set by PEC
Natural Area
Prese rvatiu n SBR 1 umt per Zype III Set b q PP;C Set hy PEC Set by PHC Set by PEC Set by PLC Set by PEC 40 acres N/A N/A 35' (GO°/ of budding Set by PLC
8 acres Type N ` (1 aere bui(dable) coverage)
Ski BBase 40' (40% of building
Recr
covera e)
Special and Miscellaneous Districts
P N/A Cype III N/A N/A N/A N/A NT/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A See Tule 12, Chapter 10,
lype N Municipal Code
as a
condiucmal
Yarkiu use
GU Set by Type III Set by PEC May project not n4ay project not 4' Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by Set by PEC Set by PLC
PEC Typc IV more than the more than the PEC
as a Icsscr ot 10' or Icsscr of 5' or % •
condiUonal ?4 the rcqmred Ihe reqmred
GeneralIIse use se[back setback
SllD Set by Set hy Set U}• Set U}' Counci] Set by Council Set hy Council Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Set by Set by Council Set by C'ouncil
Counul Council Council Council Council Council Councd
Special
llevelnpment
District
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~ 9. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA)
This section (Table 10) is a summary of Gross Residential Floor Area permitted by zone district.
Please refer to Title 12, Chapter 15, of the Municipal Code for the complete regulation.
Table 10: GRFA Requirements by Zone District
GRFA Credits
Zone Districts GRFA Ratio/Percenta C (added [o results of applicatlon of percentage)
HR 20% of lot area of first 21,780 sq. ft. + None
Fiillside Residentlal 5% of lot area over 21,780 sq. fr. SFR 25%of lot area of first 12,500 sq. fr. + 425 sq. fr. per allowable dwelling unit
Single-fa?nily Residendal 10% of lot area over 12,500 sq. fr.
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. R. + 5% of
Residendal lot area over 30,000 s. ft.
P/S 25% of lot area of first 15,000 sq. fL + 425 sq. fr. par allowable dwelling umt
Primary/ Secondary 10% of lot area over 15,000 sq. ft. and up to 30,000 sq. fr. + 5% of (the secendary unit shall not zxczzd 40% ot
GRFA on-srte pnor to appf ication of crediq
Residentlal lot area over 30,000 s. ft.
RC 25% of buddable lot area 225 sq. fr. for single-fairuly and two-
Residentlal Cluster family structures only
LDMF 30% of buildable lot area 225 sq. ft. for single-family and two-
Low Density Multlple Famlly farrvly structures only
MDMF 35% of buildable lot area 225 sq. ft. for single-family and two-
Medium Density 1YIulUple family swctures only
Famlly
HDMF 60% of buildable, lot area None
High Density Mulflple Family
PA 80% of buildable lot area None
~ Public
Accommodatlon
CCl SO%ofbuildable lot area None
Commercial Core 1 '
CC2 80% of buildable lot area None
Commerciai Core 2
CC3 30% of butldable (ot area None
Commerclal Core 3
CSC 40% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Service Center GRFA shall not exceed 50% of total building floor area on any site
LMUl Up to 250% of buildable lot area or None
Lionshead A'Iixed Use 1 increase of 33% over exis[ing GRFA on site, whichever ts greater
LMU2 Up to 250% of buildable lot area or None
Llonshead Nlixed Use 2 mcrease of 33% over exisung GRFA on site, whichever is greater
ABD 60% of buildable lot area None
Arterial Business
HS None perrrvtted None
HeaW Service -
A Up to 2,000 sq. fr. total None
Agrictiltural and Open Space
OR Nunepermitted , None
Outdonr Recreatinn
P \'one perrrvtted None
Parldng
GU Per PEC approval • None
General Use
NAP None permitted None
Natural Ama Preservation
SBR Unlimited, per Council approval None
~ Sk1 Base Recreatlon
SDD Per underlying zoning or development plan approval by Council None
Special Developroen[
District
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10. Design Review Standards and Guidelines. ~
This section provides the design review standards and guidelines for development in the Town of
Vail. Actions of the staff and the Design Review Board shall be guided by the objectives
prescrnbed herein, the Vail Village Urban Design Considerations and Guide Plan and the
LionsYiead 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. '
9. 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 tenain
rock outcroppings, drainage patterns, and vegetation.
3. Removal of trees, shrubs, and other native vegetation shall be limited to removal
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of those essential for development of the site or those identified as diseased.
4. All areas disturbed dluing construction shall be revegetated. If necessary, the
Desi-n Review Board may desilonate allowable limits of construction activity and -
require physical barriers in order to preseive significant natural features and
vegetation upon a site and adjacent sites during construction.
C. Architectural Projections, Decks, Balconies, Steps, Bay Windows, etc.:
l. Architectural projections including eaves, roof overhangs, awnings, louvers, and ~
similar shading, features; sills, belt courses, cornices, and similar features; and
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~ flues and chimneys may project not more than four feet (4) into a required setback
area or into a required distance between buildings.
2. Porches, steps, decks or terraces or similar features located at ground level or
within five feet (5) of ground level may project not more than ten feet (10') nor
more than one-half ('/2) the minimum required dimension into a required setback
area, or ma.y 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 proj ect 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-tentb (1/l0) 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 eYtend 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:
l. 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 teYture and color if used, however,
exposed aggregate is more acceptable than raw concrete. Neither aluminum, steel,
nor plastic siding, nor simulated stone or brick shall be permitted. Plywood 'siding,
shall not be permitted.
2. The same or similar building materials and colors shall be used on main structures
and any accessory structures upon the site.
~ 3. Exterior wall colors should be compatible with the site and surrounding buildings.
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Natural colors (earth tones found within the Vail area) should be utilized. Primary ~
colors or other bright colors should be used only as accents and then sparingly
such as upon trim or railings. All exterior wall materials must be continued down
to finished grade thereby eliminating unfinished foundation walls. A11 expased
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 entrywa,ys. Secondary roofs, snow
clips, and snow guards should be utilized to protect these areas from roof snow
shedding if necessary.
i5. Roof surfacing materials shall be compatible with the site and surrounding
buildings. The use of wood shakes and metal roofs is acceptable, however in no
instance will metal roofs which reflect direct sunlight onto an adjacent property be
permitted. If inetal roofs are used they shall be surfaced with a low-gloss finish or
capable of weathering to a dull finish. Metal roofs shall generally have a standing
seam in arder 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 speci6ed within the Zoning Code.
13. 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.
Deep eaves, overhangs, canopies, and other.buildin~ features that provide shelter
fi=om 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 constiucted as to result in each half of ~
the structtue appearing substantially similar or mirror image in design.
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~ 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 architectwally 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 deteimination shall be made at a conceptual review of the proposal based on
review of the site, a detailed survey of the Jot 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 tbe
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:
l. Purpose:
This subsection of the design guidelines establishes standards for minimizing the
unintended and undesu'able 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
sources are located. In addition, the purpose of this subsection is to protect the
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legitimate privacy of neighboring residents by controllin~ the intensity of the light ~
source.
Approval Required:
All outdoor Iighting 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 properiy 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 attacbed 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 emittin~ area of a light source, measured in square inches. The
maYimum 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 belo~v in figure l:
8. Full cutoff:
A light source in which no more than two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) of its
total output is emitted above ninety degrees (90°) as measured fi-om nadir as
shown in below in fibure 2:
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9. Frequency:
For lots in residential zone districts, the maximum number of light sources per lot
shall be limited to one light source per one thousand square feet of lot area, except
~ as provided for below. The location of said lights shall be left open to the
discretion of the property owner, so long as the lights are in compliance with the
Town of Vail's Municipal Code. Light sources which are no more than eighteen
inches above grade, as measured from the top of the fixture to the finish grade
below, and are either full-cutoff fixtures, as defined in Section 18.04.137, or have
a maximum source lumens of 400 (equivalent to a 40 watt light bulb), may be
allowed in addition to the total number of permitted outdoor light sources. The
number, location, and style of such light sources are subject to Design Review.
10. Height Limits For Light Fixtures:
a. For all light sources located in commercial zone districts, the maximum
mounting height for light sources on a pole shall not exceed thirty five feet
(35'). The maximum mountin~ height for light sources affixed to vegetation
shall not exceed eight feet (S').
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.
12. Cutoff Shields:
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All light sources located in commercial zone districts which eYCeed 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. Christma s tree lights which are of a temporary nature located in residential
zone districts, as listed herein, and which are illurninated 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. I
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 lightinb. 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 puipose of calculating the penalty.
G. Landscaping, llrainage, and Erosion Control:
1. Various natural vegetation zones exist within the Gore Valley as a result of the
form and aspects of the land itsel£ 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 whieh iypically consist of sage, ~
aspen and other vegetation tolerant of drier conditions. The valley floor which is
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~ 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 las-ge 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 Cornmunity 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 iirigation suitable to ensure the
continued maintenance of planted materials.
5. Whenever possible, natural drainage pattems 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
directed to natural or improved drainage channels or dispersed into shallow
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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 maYimum 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.
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, VValls, and Screening:
L The placement of walls and fences shall respect existing land forms and fit into •
land massing rather than arbitrarily follow site boundary lines. Fences sball not be
encouraged except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, etc.
Design of fences, walls, and other sti-uctural 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 textiued, color tinted concrete. No chain link fences shall be
allowed except as temporary constiuction 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 far
drivers of converging vehicles in any district where setbacks are required, no fence
or structure over three feet (3') in beight shall be permitted within the triangular
portion of a corner lot measured from the point of intersection of the lot lines ~
abutting the streets a distance of thirty feet (30) along each lot line.
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~ 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 sball be installed underground. Any utility system the
operation of which requires above ground installation shall be located and/or
screened so as not tcv 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:
l. 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.
~ 2. Application; Review:
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Satellite dish antennas shall comply with all the requirements set forth herein. ~
Person or persons wishing to install a satellite dish antenna within the Town shall
submit an application to the Department of Community Development for review.
The application shall set forth the following:
a. Completed Design Review Board application form.
b. Site plan showing proposed location of the satellite dish antenna.
c. Description of the satellite dish antenna (i.e., size, design, materials, etc).
d. Color sample (if applicable).
e. Landscape plan (if applicable).
£ An improvement location certificate and/or a preliminary title report.
g. Elevations, perspectives or renderings if deemed applicable by the, staff of
the Department of Community Development.
3. Compliance with Requirements:
a. No more than one satellite dish antenna shall be allowed on any lot as
delineated on the Official Town Zoning Map.
b. The temporary use ancUor installation of a satellite dish antenna shall be
limited to a rnaximum 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 supportin; structm-e shall encroach into the
vertical plane as drawn fr-om 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.
h. Adjacent property owners and owners of dwelling units on the same lot as the ~
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~ 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 higbest degree possible. It shall be the burden of the applicant to
demonstrate how the satellite dish antenna installations complies with these
guidelines. The following guidelines shall be used by the Design Review
Board in evaluating applications for satellite dish antennas:
~ a. All wiring and cable related to a satellite dish antenna shall be
installed underground.
b. The use of inesh satellite dish antennas is highly encouraged because
of their ability to be more sensitively integrated on a site or structure.
c. The use of appropriate colors shall be required to provide for a more
sensitive installation when integrating a satellite dish antenna onto a
site or structure. Color selection for a satellite dish antenna should be
made with respect to specific characteristics on a site or structure.
Unpainted surfaces and satellite dish antennas with reflective surfaces
shall not be allowed.
d. Locations of satellite dish antennas shall be made so as to ensl.ue 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 landscapinc, materials, fencing,
existing stiuctures, sub-brade placements or other means that both
screen the satellite dish antenna and do not appear unnatural on the
site.
C. Satellite dish antennas on or attached to existing structures shall be
~ permitted provided the `satellite dish antenna is architecturally
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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 mesli material shall be strongly encouraged
when attempting to integrate a satellite dish antenna onto an existing
structure.
f. Landscaping or other site improvements intended to screen a satellite
dish antenna proposed on any application shall be completed prior to
the issuance of a building permit to install a satellite dish antenna. A
letter of credit equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the
costs of installing landscaping or site improvements may be submitted
to the Town if seasonal weather conditions prohibit the installation of
landscaping or site improvements.
g. All improvements required by the Design Review Board for the
purpose of reducing the visibility of satellite dish antennas shall
remain in place so long as the satellite dish antennas remain in place
unless permission to alter or remove said improvements is obtained
from the Design Review Board. All satellite dish antennas and all
improvements required by the Design Review Board to reduce the
visibility of satellite dish antennas shall be adequately maintained and
repaired and shall not be allowed to become dilapidated or fall into a
state of disrepair. ~
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~ 11. Details
This section provides details of items referenced herein.
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16' TO 24' 24' 70 36'
FLARE fi,4RE eOA 4- CaNCRE7E PAN -
. (SEr- BELOW) .
. 8' CONCRETE PAN 2p' i~IN . .
12' . (S~ BE~OW) 4-11 UNtTS • ' -
MIN 22' MiN
11-fi l1NfT5
SINGLE FAMILY, TWO FAMILY, MULTiLPl.E FAMILY DWEWNG
PRIMARY/SECONDARY UNff DRNEWAY •
DRIVEWAY
4'
1 ~ Gs IN~ ~ ~ INrGRi
c]' MIN
AGGREGATE 10" 12" MIN
BASE COURSE AGGREGATE
BASE COURSE
CONCRETE PAN SECTION CaNCRE7E PAN SECTION
FOR UP TO 11 FOR MORE THAN 11
DWELfJNG UNITS DWEWNG UN[TS .
8% MAX
•
MAXIMUM DRNEWAY/PARKING LOT CROSS SLOPE (8%)
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f7LRcRS UUidths, FlareL, and Gross Slopes ~
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A 90' CORNER (CROSS OVER) REqUIRES
_ A 15' MINIMUM WIDTH FOR StNGLE
FAMILY, TWO FAMILY, AND
PRIMARY/SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS.
MORE THAN 4 UNITS IN A MULTIPI.E
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A 24'
CROSS OVER WIDTN
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Driveway Standards mm ...m
m~'~~ CNTRCRS Cross Over Widths 2
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. _ MiN SITE DIST=250' ~I ~
BOtl-1 SIUES OF pRlVE
- ~
, -SEE NOTES 1
A7 LEFT NOTES: '
+ VARIES 1• ~1'HERE BACtCOUf PARKING IS PROPOSED,
N~TE. SEE NOTE 1 TI-IERE SHALL BE NO SIGHi OBSTRUCTION
WITFIIN THE AREA 15' FROM _ T~iE EDGE OF
WI-IERE PAR!<ING IS
ADJACENT TO THE STREET, SEE NOTE 2 PAVEMENT AND 250' IN EACH DIRECTION
~
. THE MAXIMUM CURB CUT WHERE FORWARD PARKING IS PROPOSEp, TFIERE
WIDTH SHALL 8E 48' SNALI BE NO SIGH7 OBSTRUCTION WITHIN THE
AREA 10' FROM THE EGGE GF PAVEMEN7 AND
48' 250' IN EACH DtRECT(ON
' 2. 24' MINIMUM HORIZONTAL Cl_EARANCE
' BETWEEN GARAGE DOORS (PARALLEL TO ROAD)
ANb TI-IE EDGE OF THE PUBLIC STREET
3. 8AC1<ING INTO THE S7REET IS NOT
PERMITTED: .
A. ON STREETS WI7N NIGN TRAFFIC
VOLUMES
I ''NOTE: B. ON 8US ROUTES
WNERE PARKING ACCESS TO C. WHERE SIGHT DiSTANCE
TF1E STREET IS BY DRIVEWAY, REQUIREMENTS CANNOT BE MET
THE MAXIMUM GURB CU7 .
WIDTH SHALL BE 24~ THIS REQt11REMENT ASSUMES AN EYE LEVEL OF
3,5 FEET (SEATED iN A CAR), WIiERE TI1E
I • DRIVER CAN SEE AN OBJECT OR VEIIICLE IN
24' THE ,CENTER bF THE ON COMING TRAFFIC IANE.
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E OF PUBUC ROAD - SECTION 1 N 2
- (REMAINDER OF DRIVE)
SECTION 1 SECTION 2
SINGLE FAMILY, THE FIRST 10' MAX GRADE: MAX CROSS OVER GRADE:
TWQ FAMILY, OF DRIVEWAY UNHEA7ED - t OX UNHEATED - 896
PRIMARY/SECONDARY CENTERLINE NEATED - 1296 HEATED - 12X
RESIDENCES SNAL'L BE 8X
OR LESS
MULTIPLE FAMILY THE FIRST 15' MAX GRADE: MAX GRADE:
4 TO 11 UNITS OF CL SHALL BE UNHEATED - 936 UNNEATED - SX 6% OR LESS HEATED - i 2?6 - NEATED - 12% MULTIPLE FAMILY THE FIRST 30' MAX GRADE: MAX GRADE:
. 11 + UNITS OF CL SHALL BE UNHEATED - 9% UNHEATED - 836
4% OR LESS HEATED - 1076 'HEATED - 101G
De artment of Public Works rans ortation
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90'
NOTES:
CoNCRETE PAN FuK SIIVIiLt 'AMILY, TWO FAMILY, PRIMARY /
SECONDARY QWELLINGS, THERE SHALI BE A
30'/~ MINIMUM ANGLE OF 45' FROM THE CENTERLINE
(CL) OF THE QRIVE TO THE PARALLEL EDGE
' ~IIN ~ OF THE ftOADWAY FOR A~AINII~UM DISTANCE
S~
* OF 30 LINEAR FEET. THE ANGLE WILL BE
~ MEASURED FROM THE BACK EDGE nP THE
CONCRETE DRIVE PAN.
PUBLIC ROADWAY
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NOTES: -
CONCRETE PAN ~ FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
COMMERCIAL DRIVEINAY ENTRANCES, 7HERE
, 30,~ SHALL 8E A MINIMUM ANGLE OF 70 FROM
THE CENTERLINE (CL) OF THE DRIVE TO THE
~ 70 MIN PARALLEL EpGE OF THE ROADWAY FOR A
MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 30 LINEAR FEET. THE
ANGLE WILL BE MEASURED FROM THE BACK
EDGE OF THE CONCRE7E DRIVE PAN.
PUBLIC ROADWAY
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4/27/99
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THE MAXlMUM GRADE BREAK FOR A SINGLE FAMILY,
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DRNEWAY IS 14%.
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BREAK FOR A M ~ TME MAXiMUM DRIVEWAY GRADE
ULTIPLE FAMILY BREAK FOR A MULT1Pl.F FAMILY
OWELL.ING UNIT W1TN 4 TO 11 UIVITS DWELLlNG UNIT WfTH 11 OR MORE
iS 6%. fE. 27. + 49e = 67. UNlTS IS 4%. IE. ?9< + 2% = 490
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Driveway Standards Om ,....M
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1. RETAINING WALL SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 70 FEET FROM THE
EDGE OF A PUBLIC ROAD
. 2. ALL, OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS SHALI. BE A MINIMUM OF e' FROM
THE EDGE OF A PUBLIC ROAD
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~ 4/27/99
~ ~ ~ Minimum Distance 'from a
mnrar~a MINDIS Public Road to Private, Obstru.ction 8
THE TWO HOS E"a MUST
REACH AROUND HOUSE
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B' MiN NOTES:
7YPlCAL ,
THE FiRE TRUCSC STi4GING
AREA MUST BE LOCATED ON
THE. DRNEYIOAY- SUCH 'THRT fT
_ tiAS A 32' x- 35' USEABLE
CLEAR AREA AROUND !T, 'AND .
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8' MIN CARRtm BY ZI-iE FiRE
~ICAL DEPARTMENT. TFiE ENTIRE
PERIMETER OF TNE HOME 15
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HOSE llNDEi2_ PRE5Si1RE t5 S
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FlRENOSE 2
FlREHOSE 1 150' MAX LENGTN
150' MAX LENGTH .
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STAGiNG AREA
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Minimum Residential
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1. ANY RETAINING WAI.L MORE THAN 4 FEET HIGH REC2UIRES A
STAMP FROM A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
FINISHED GRADE . ' 2• A WALL IS CONSIDERED A COMBINATION WALL IF TNE UPPER
° WALL FALLS WITHIN A PRISM DEFINED AS STARTING 1' BEHIND TfIE
FACE OF THE LOWER WALL. AT THE LOWEST FINISNED GRADE LINE
` . 1' MFASURED 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 COM8INED WAl.L HEIGNT EXCEEDS 4 FEET
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j~ De artment of Pubiic Works Trdns ortation 4 2799
o ~ : Retaining Wali Staridards ~
'~F'°"'~ WAU-HTS 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 1 I
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 $HU 6
Backing tnto the street/right-of-way ...............................16 Entry Angle............. 6
Back-oui,rI'urn-around area 12 Erosion Control............................................................. 18
Back-out/'Turn-around Area : ...........................................4 Existing Vegetation .......................................................18
Batter ..............................................................................4 E:cposed Face 6
BNIP's ............................................................................4 FeederRoad.................................................................... 6
BoulderItetaining Walls ............................................4, 19 Fire Code........................................................................ 6
Building Code 4 Fire Department staging area 14
Building Height ...............................................................4 Fire lane........................................................................ 16
Building Setbacks ............................................................4 Plood Plain Standards:............ 19
Combination Retaining Wall ............................................4 Frontage.......................................................................... 6
Combination Retaining Walls 19 Geologic Flazards 20
Construcxion Fence 18 Debris Flow 20
Critical R.oot Zone 5,18 Rock Fall 20
Cross-Over ......................................................................5 Snow Avalanche 20
Cross-Over Ais1e.............................................................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/Re:build .................................................................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
Acces;>ory Stnictures .................................................34 Location......... 16
Architectural projections 25 Lot................................................................. 7
balcor,ies ...................................................................25 Lot Size ..........................................................................7
bay windows .............................................................25 Nattiral Features...................... 18
Building Materials And Design 26 Nonconforming Sites..................................................... 20
decks .......................................................................25 Nonconformities.................. 2
drauiage ....................................................................31 On-street parking........................................................... 16
Duple.r and Primary/Seconc3ary Development 28 Outdoor Lighting 28
erosion control ..........................................................31 Approval Required.................................................. 29
Fence:> 33 Cutoff Stuelds.............. 31
Fence:>, Hedges, Walls, and Screening .......................33 Exemptions...................................... 31
General Compatibility 25 Flashuig, Revolving Lights........................................ 31
Hedges......................................................................33 Full cutoff........................................................... 29,30
Landscaping, drainage, and erosion control 31 Height Limits For Light Fixhues 30
Ou[doorLighting ......................................................28 Light source.............................................................. 29
Requu-ed shnibs 32 Light Sources Affixed To Stnictures...................... 30
Required Trees ..........................................................32 Ltuninance......... . ...29
Satellite Dish Anteruias 34 - Lumuious area 29
Screerww ..................................................................33 Nonconfomiances 31
Accessory Stnactures; Utilities 34 Outdoor lighting........................................................ 29
Service Areas .......................34 Penalry......................... ......................................31
Site Planning .............................................................25 1'urpose................................. 28
steps 25 Sotirce lumens................. 29
Utilities .........................................................34 P.E. StampedDesign....................................................... 7
Wal]s 33 Parkiug Lot Design Standards.............................. 15
Disturbed Area 5 Parking Requirements.................................................... 12 ~
Drainage 16 Parking space size 12
Driveway ........................................................................5 pavement radii for fu-e truck access................. 14
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Town of Vail Developnaent Stanctards Handbook
• Permanent Grrading 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
Pximary/Secondary 12 Commercial Core 1................................................... 22
ProFessional Engineer ......................................................7 Commercial Core 2................................................... 22
Public Way ......................................................................7 Commercial Core 3................................................... 22
Purpose and Intent ...........................................................2 Commerciai 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 Wa11 7 Hillside Residential 21
Retaining Walls .............................................................19 LowDensity 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
DesignGuidelines .....................................................36 Parking..................................................................... 23
Purpose .....................................................................34 Public Accommodation 22
Application ...............................................................35 - ResidentialCluster.................................................... 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 TemPorarl' Grading 9
Sight Distance Triangle ...................................................8 Temporary Grading Standards 18
Site 7 Temporary Slope Protection Measures 9
Site Coverage ..................................................................8 Three Point Ttvn.................. 10
Slope 8 Trail head parking .........................................................16
Snow Avalanche 20 Unstable soils.................................... 20
Snow storage .................................................................16 Valet pazking................................................................. 17
• Square Area ....................................................................9 Variances............................. 3
Staging Area 9,14 Vehicular maneuverability 12
Street, Private ..................................................................9 Wetlands....................................................................... 20
Street, Public ...................................................................9
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+ 2000 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
General Fumd
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
ECREASE ECREASE Reason for Chan e
Sales Tax (27,145 Revised budget estimate
Ski Lift Tax (229,577 Revised budget estimate
County Sales Tax (40,800 Revised budget estimate
Federal Grants (119,296 HIDTA grant not available in 2000
. , Special Assessments 10,370 The Booth Creek bonds were paid off in 1999; ajl remaining -
assessments go to the General Fund.
Space Rentals 1,567 Hong Kong deck deleted; Platzl deck added Salaries and Benefits (477,255) Revised salary spreadsheet
Contract Services 6,000 Colorado State Patrol coverage for holidays
Contract Services 4,900 Animal Control
Vehicle Costs (11,360) HIDTA grant not available in 2000 ~
Building Rent 3,820 US West contract
Bank charges 1,500 Anticipated fees for purchasing cards
Total Changes _(472,395) 40( 4,881
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance (67 514
Capital Projects Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE DECREASE Reason for Chan e
Sales Tax (434,069 Revised budget estimate
CDOT Grants 1,000,000 2nd of 3 installments towards the roundabouts
Capital Lease Proceeds 5,000,000 Lease proceeds for fire station construction
Projects 6,492,000 Revised project list
Total Changes 6,492,000 5,565,931
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 926,069 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE DECREASE Reason for Chan e
Salaries and Benefits (12,321) Revised salary spreadsheet
Miscellaneous 40,500 Adjust for line item missed in 1999 budget
Projects (1,219,000) Revised project list
Total Changes (1,190,821) 0
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance _ _(1,190,821
BUDOOADJ WK4 I
~ 2000 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Housing Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE DECREASE Reason for Chan e
Resale Fees 1,000,000 Revise budget to gross sales and gross expenditures
Buildings 1,000,000 Revise budget to gross sales and gross expenditures
- - - - - - - - - -
Total Changes _ _11000,000 1,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 0 •
Booth Creek Bond Debt Service Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE DECREASE Reason for Chan e
Special Assessments (11,182 The Booth Creek Bonds were
Special Assmts Int & Penalty (2,600 paid off in 1944;
Principal (10,000) all remaining
Interest Expense (4,350) assessments will go
Fiscal Agent Fees (475) Ito the General Fund
Total Changes (14,825)_ _ __(13_782
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance ~,043
Parlung.Structures Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE DECREASE Reason for Chan e
Village Daily Fees (74,295 Revise budget estimaze to 1998 actual revenue
Lionshead Daily Fees 51,283 Revise budget estimate to 1998 actua] revenue
Parking Passes . 2,075 Revise budget estimate to 1998 actual revenue -
Value Pass Revenues (34,727 Revise budget estimate to 1998 actual revenue
Salaries and Benefits (27,830) Revised salary spreadsheet
Total Changes (27,830) (55,664
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 27,834
BUDOOADJ WK4 2
~ 2000 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Heavy Equipment Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE ECREASE Reason for Chan e
HEF Operating Charges (4,860 HIDTA grant not available in 2000
Salaries and Benefits (28,692) Revised salary spreadsheet
Total Changes T (28,692) (4,860
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance
2( 3,g32
Facilities Maintenance Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE DECREASE Reason 6or Chan e
Salaries and Benefits 1,683 Revised salary spreadsheet
Total Changes ~ 11683 0
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 1,683
Dispatch Services Fund
EXPENDITURES REVENUES
INCREASE INCREASE
DECREASE ECREASE Reason for Chan e
E911 Board 11,825 Revised expense estimates
Dispatching Contracts 378 Revised expense estimates
Transfer from General Fund 2,571 Revised expense estimates
Salaries and Benefits 10,383 Revised salary spreadsheet
Telephone Use Charges 4,250 Revised expense estimates
Total Changes 14,633 14,774
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance _._(141
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2000 BUDCET
SUMMARY OF CIIANGES IN PERSONNEL
2000
Increase
Department (Decrease)
Posltlon FTE
Administratlve Servlces
Ffuman Resources & Safety Assistant (1.00
Receptionist (0.80
Total Administrative Services 1.80
Public Workc
Deparhnent Secretary (1.00
Town Engineer (1.00
Engineering Tech (1.00
'Total Public Works 3.00
Pollce Depardnent
Sergent (1.00
Communlty Development
Planner I - GIS Position (1.00
Transportatlon
Transportation Coordinator (1.00
Fleet Maintenance
Mechanics Assistan[ (1.00
Paridng
3 Seasonal Parking Attendants (0.85
Total Decrease in FTE's 9.65
This saves the Town approximalely $496,000
PERCHOO.WK3 4 09/03/99
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1 994-2 000 131 F:N N I AI. 13 U UCE'1'
NINE: 1'F:AR tiUM1iMA1tV /)F BUDCF`I'F:D NOtil'170NS BY DM:PAR'IMF.N'I'
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Ail F i}.'b (Full'llme Mqulvxleni Unli): Poslibns
Revtsed Increased
lDepnilment 1992 199,1 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Bud et ecreased
1 own U(1 icials 660 720 7 20 7.20 698 6 90 6 90 6 90 6.90 6.90 0.00
Admmistretrve Scrviccs 21 68 1996 1996 17.46 1692 1675 17.42 18.62 18.62 16.82 (1.60)
('ommunity Developmcnt - 15.00 15.50 16.00 16.50 16 48 16.48 16.48 16.48 16.48 15.48 (1.00) ~
Fue 17.50 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 18.00 18.00 16.00 18.00 18.00 0.00
Police 59.10 60.10 59.10 58.60 56.50 54.94 61.66 67.52 67.52 66.52 (1.00)
Library 10.69 10.95 10.95 10.65 10.61 . 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 0.00
Public Works 39.54 4230 43 OS 36.89 37.10 36.33 40.04 39.47 41.76 38J6 (3.00)
7'ransportetion 38 BS 38 04 40.85 41 60 42.56 43.02 43.08 48.80 48.80 47.80 (1.00)
Parking 18.63 L4.17 20.17 9.08 9.08 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 6.60 (0.65)
Fleet Maintenance 15.38 15 00 15 00 14.00 14.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 14.00 13.00 (1.00)
Facility Maintenance 0.00 21 75 20.83 18.83 19.83 19.83 21.83 21.83 0.00
Risk Management 1.00 1.00 0.40 0.60 0.67 0.00 0.00
Total F7'E's 242.97 246.22 250.28 251.63 248.56 242.05 253.74 265.75 271.04 261.39 9.65
Z000 2000
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Revised Increased
Lepanment 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1498 1999 2000 Bud et ecmased
Seasonsl and Pai1 7'ime F'PE's Only
Town OfTicials 0.65 0.70 0.70 0.48 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administrative Services 1.13 0.96 0.96 0.56 0.42 0.82 0.82 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.00
Community Development 0.50 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.00
Fire 0.50
Police 4.60 4.60 4.60 4.60 2.50 3.94 3 36 1.02 1.02 1.02 0.00
L~brary 0.63 0.78 098 1.61 1.61 1.18 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.00
Public Works\ Transportation\ Flee[ Maintenance\Facility Maintenance 40.90 40S1 44.07 37.82 33.57 33.63 32.40 35.55 36.84, 35.99 (0.85)
Total Seasonal / Part 7'ime FTE's 48.41 47.55 51.61 45.55 39.06 40.05 37.99 38.40 39.69 38.84 0.85
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Taxes 13,558,499 13,784,512 14,235,080 14,701,122 15,183,184 15,681,832
Construction Fees 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000
Licenses & PemvTS 59,491 60,377 61,279 62,195 63,126 64,073
Intergovernmental 1,533,389 1,378,051 1,423,626 1,471,081 1,520,486 1,571,911
Charges for Services 225,727 168,414 174,011 179,833 185,887 192,182
Fines & Forfeits 239,868 255,699 262,880 270,292 277,943 285,839
. Interest Income & Ott?er Revenues 406,980 411,408 411,439 394,428 363,761 . 325,404
TOTAL REVENUE 16,673,954 16,708,461 17,218,315 17,728,950 18,244,387j[ 18,771,241 ' •
Percent Increase 1.22% 0.21% 3.05% 2.97% 2.91% 2.89%
EXPENDTTURES
Salaries 7,315,934 7,288,706 7,580,254 7,883,464 8,198,803 8,526,755.
Benefits 2,435,845 2,485,491 2,634,620 2,792,698 2,960,260 3,137,875
New Fire Station 250,000 262,500 275,625 289,406
Insurance Premiums 318,189 325,968 334,117 342,470 351,032 359,808
Contributions & Special Events 918,355 725,630 740,143 754,945 770,044 785,445
All Other Operating Expenses 2,401,574 2,372,035 2,466,916 2,565,593 2,668,217 2,774,945
CapitalOutlay 269,979 210,837 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Other One Time Expenditures 137,500
Contingency 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
Planning Projects 151,000 27,000
Transfer to Housing Fund 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Transfer to Police Confscation Fund
Heavy Equipment Chazges Operating 1,172,512 1,148,742 1,262,869 1,316,954 1,373,416 1,432,365
Heavy Equipment Charges Replace 342,906 342,906 344,964 344,964 344,964 344,964
Faciliry Maint 924,834 1,073,252 1,269,502 1,417,352 1,407,543 1,460,197
Dispatch Services 412,333 429,077 448,549 468,939 490,292 512,655
I TOTAL EXPENDITURES 16,980,960 16,609,644 17,711,935 18,529,879 19,220 196 20,004,415
Percent Increase 4.12% -2.19% 6.64% 4.62% 3.73% 4.08%
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (307,007) 98,817 (493,621) (800,929) (975,808) (1,233,175)
ENmIN+~:FUND:sALA-Nct`.-:`. . sa~a
X?Z? • : ~ 1~379~: :.'~`i~ 9~ ~ 1940 815
Minimum Fund Balance 1,667,395 _ 1,670,846 1,721,831 1,772,895 1,824,439 1,877,124
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f#`eterir~.~ettt8i - M~£t~:m F$ - • ~ ~ ~G~' Q83 • : ~ . ~ 2$ i' 49 55~ 63 691
NOTE: Ending Fund Balance Includes Heakh Insurdnce Fund Balance and Housing Loan of $1,346,000
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Major Revenue Changes to the 2000 Budgeted Revenues
Percent
Original Revised Increase IncreaselDecrese
2000 2000 (Decrese) Over 1999
Budget Budget 2000 Budget Estimate
SalesTax 16,161,214 15,700,000 (461,214) 5.5% - Lift Tax 2,255,552 2,025,975 (229,577) 13:4% County Sales Tax 540,800 500,000 (40,800) 8.9%
Parking Revenue 1,675,750 1,620,086 (55,664) 2.8%
Real Estate Transfer Tax 2,300,000 2,900,000 600,000 0.0%
Revana0 7
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1. Vail Village Traffic Flow Problem:
At present many tourist's cars drive into the village core via Vail Road from the Round about.
During the summer 20-40, during winter over 40. Some are looking for their hotel, some drop
off, or for others it just seems the most obvious way into town. At present Check Pt. Charlie
officers redirect these tourist to the parking structure and other locations through Vail village core
via the International Bridge, past Cross Roads, then up to the Frontage Road. .
2. The Main Problem, Safety:
Vail core is a pedestrian village. Many tourists and locals are walking in large groups, children run
happily, bikers and rollerbladers go in town because it is pedestrian friendly. The new tourist in
the car is not awaze of the lar;e presence of these pedestrians nor of their rights, and drive thru
the village core oblivious of these obstacles and the danger they may infict on others.
3. Possible Ways To Help Tourist Traffic:
a. Move Check Pt. Charlie to corner of Vail Road and Meadow Dr. on TOV property. Then
tourist and trucks can turn onto Meadow Dr. and back onto Vail Road without encountering
village core pedestrians.
b. Move Check Pt. Charlie to Willow Rd. and Vail Rd. so cars and trucks may easily turn
around without putting pedestrians in danger.
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` VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES
TUESDAY, August 3, 1999
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, August 3, 1999. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
Kevin Foley
Mike Arnett
Sybill Navas , COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
Michael Jewett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. There was no citizen participation.
Council member Sybill Navas read a letter from Jared Staber, Vail's student ambassador to
• Australia. He thanked the Council for sending him to Australia and was appreciative of the
experience.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda.
A. Approve the minutes from the meetings of July 6, 1999.
There was a brief discussion on correcting the spelling of the some of the names.
Council member Michael Arnett made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 6, 1999
with minor changes to correct the names, and Council member Kevin Foley seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
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.
Council member Michael Arnett made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1999,
and Council member Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously, 5-0.
The third item on the agenda was first reading of 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.
1 Vail Town Counal Mmules August 3, 1099
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Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-tem said he is looking forward to WestFest being held in the Town of ~
Vail.
Bill Brice, Event Director for the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau (VVTCB) explained
to 4he Council that a special event, WestFest, was coming to Vail and the WTCB are in the
prc?cess of negotiating a long-term contract to keep them coming back to Vail for many years.
He said they are cramming a 1-year process into a 3-month process this year. They are
working on the details of producing WestFest in Vail. Since this is such a large event, the
purpose of Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1999 is to cover some, if any, extraordinary details of
the event. He said the way this ordinance is drafted, the WT'CB is the sole responsible party,
bui; the WTCB is not the event organizer, WestFest, Inc and Wild Fire Productions are
responsible for carrying out the event. He wants to change the ordinance to show WesfFest,
Inc. is the responsible party. He explained that he thinks the existing ordinances and rules for . Vaal should stay in place for this year but possibly activate this ordinance for the years to come.
He~ explained, based on what WestFest is requesting, the major issues at this time are
regarding RV's, the mountain man camp area, semi-trailers with refrigeration units, banners,
anci vendor placements on Vail Valley Drive. He believes these issues can be handled without
the ordinance in place.
Council member Bob Armour asked Bill if the Town of Vail processes, rules and regulations are
curnbersome to follow "by the book", since the W'T'CB has had to work with the rules and
regulations of the Town with and without a special ordinance in the past.
Bill said it is not cumbersome, it is part of a learning process to work with the rules and
regulations of the Town. He explained that WestFest is trying to work with many entities to
make this event work and it may be overwhelming in the beginning.
Council member Bob Armour said he certainly wants to have a good event the first year. He
doesn't want to hamper the event in the first year and doesn't want to minimize the product.
Bill said he is working with WestFest everyday and everyday more things come up. He is
working closely with them and will bring issues to the Town as they come up. He doesn't see it
effecting the quality of work, they just have to work harder to make it all work.
Torn Moorhead, Town Attorney, said one thing to take note of is that when the town implements
these types of regulations, the town is usually dealing with a local entity like the Vail Valley
FoLandation (WF), 'and local organizers are used. We don't have the same knowledge or
wor-king relationship with WestFest at this time. The Town of Vail works with Bill Brice and the
W TCB weekly and the town knows what Bill says is going to happen, he produces and there is
not a question of what his understanding is about the process. Tom said one of the concerns is
to Eivoid adding unnecessary regulations. All this ordinance does is put in special processes for
unusual requests. There are two questions to consider, does the town have an entity they
know well enough that will go through the processes correctly and is the size of the event
appropriate for this ordinance. Also, does the town have liability if something goes wrong
during this event? He said the Council has not had an opportunity to meet with the organizers
of kNestFest to make this decision.
Coiancil member Ludwig Kurz asked if they coutd postpone approving this ordinance since the
town has not met with the organizers yet.
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Tom said there is the opportunity for a second reading of this ordinance and that would allow
the town to consider what the impacts are and if special processes would be needed above and
beyond the usual process. It would also allow the promoters and event organizers to meet with
the town staff and council prior to the second reading of the ordinance.
Council member Mike Arnett, asked Bill what the difference is regarding changing the name
from the WTCB to WestFest.
Bill Brice said there has not been time to get with the event organizer and the WTCB before
: this ordinance was brought before Council. The concern are, is the town comfortable working
with an organizer that doesn't know the Town of Vail processes and the WTCB is not,the -
producer of the event. , Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager, said this ordinance would allow the town and the
event organizer to have latitude to work through the details of the special event process. If the
Council would allow for passage of this ordinance on first reading, it will give everyone two weeks to work through the issues. If we can't work with the issues through the normal
processes, then we would go to Council to get this ordinance approved in finro weeks. This
allows the staff a`cushion' to work through the details. Pam said she is comfortable addressing
the issues through the regular special event process.
Tom Moorhead said if there was a significant item that couldn't be addressed through the
normal process, it could be addressed through an emergency ordinance.
Council member Bob Armour made motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 19,
Series of 1999, with a change in name from the WTCB to WestFest, Inc.
Kaye Ferry, representing the Vail Village Merchants Association, said an ordinance was passed
for the '99 Championships and she is concerned that some of the things that happened during
the championships, could happen here. She wants this event to succeed and come back for
years to come, however, she doesn't want it to be a blanket policy to do whatever they want.
She doesn't know what this ordinance really means.
Council member Bob Armour said he would make the motion to give the extra two week's time
needed to give the town a`cushion' to operate through the regular processes.
Council member Sybill Navas asked what type of things would not be in the regular processes.
Bill Brice said several refrigeration trucks at the soccer field, mountain men staying in their
camp and RV parking.
Council member Sybill Navas asked if these issues could be resolved without the ordinance in
place.
Bill Brice said he didn't think these would be issues. If the ordinance didn't pass, it wouldn't be
a problem. He said going through the regular process would be fine.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, agreed with Pam's suggestion to pass the ordinance on first
reading to keep all options open.
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Cciuncil member Bob Armour asked if the Golden Peak area wouidn't be a better place for this
event. He said it would be better to view the event on a slope.
Bill Brice shared Chris Jarnot's comments from Vail Resorts. They did several site visits for
possible event areas and Golden Peak was discussed. Chris said that site has been so used
and abused the last two summers that Vail Resorts wanted to stay away from it this year.
Coiuncil member Bob Armour restated his motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 19,
Series of 1999 with the name change from the WTCB to WestFest, Inc. and the motion was
_ seconded by Council member Sybill Navas. -
Council member Bob Armour said he is making the motion to save time and doesn't question
theit this is a good event organizer.
Council member Ludwig Kurz said this is a first reading and wants a West Fest event_organizer
at irhe next meeting.
Bill Brice said there would be a representative at the August 17th meeting.
Toim Moorhead, stated Michael Martin Murphey's WestFest is planned to be a major event
requiring temporary improvements such as flags and banners, temporary structures, lighting,
eni:ertainment and hospitality, a parade, placement of refrigeration trucks and temporary
carnping, and recreational vehicle locations. The WTCB has been working closely with the
tovrn staff to obtain all necessary permits. He said the purpose of this ordinance to provide a
special process to handle these temporary improvements if they cannot be done through the
normal process.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was the appointment of two Members to Community Task
Force for a term of two years each. There were three applicants and the Town Council voted
by written ballot.
Council member Sybill Navas made a motion to re-appoint Chris Moffet and Diana Donovan to
the Community Task Force and Council member Mike Arnett seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 8, Series 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.
Toin Moorhead, Town Attorney, stated this resolution directs town staff to acquire this property
anci negotiate with the homeowners in the area and drafting an agreement with the
horneowners to move on this project.
Russell Forrest, Community Development Director, stated an easement for public purposes is
nec;essary 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
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of the area, which is zoned as Natural Area Preservation (NAP) District and will be 513 feet in
length.
The staff looked at alternatives and rerouting the trail would be an additional 3,500 square feet,
the trail would be diminished and be in erosive soils. He believes they can create a win-win
situation with the homeowners in the area. They need to reach a decision to go through the
property or go around it. The North Trail is a high priority action in the Town of Vail
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. This land is specifically needed to avoid the use of highly
visible, steep, and erosive lands above this site.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked about the visual impact of both ways. Russ Forrest said it would not be visible on the roek band but higher up it wauld be visible.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked about the urgency of the resolution to this issue._
Russ said they have been working with the homeowner's association for two years.
Council member Mike Arnett asked if they went with the lengthy option, would it create an
erosion problem.
Russ said it would be an erosion problem and it would involve on-going maintenance.
Council member Sybill Navas asked if the hikers would go the short way anyway and how far is
the trail to the closest house in area.
Russ said the trail is approximately'/4 of a mile away from closest house and the likelihood of
hikers going the short way is probable.
Council member Bob Armour said this is an unbuildable lot.
Tom Moorhead said Town of Vail acquired Trappers Run because of the unbuildable status.
Council member Kevin Foley asked if the town is working with the homeowner's and was not in
favor of condemnation wi#hout working further with the homeowner's.
Russ said the homeowner's have been in contact with the town staff this week.
Council member Mike Arnett made a motion to approve Resolution No. 8, Series of 1999, and
Council member Sybill Naval seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 5-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, said he had nothing to add to his report.
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Council member Kevin Foley said the Council wanted to extend their condolences to the .
farnilies of Elke Mal and Kathy O'Connor.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Mike Arnett to
adjourn the meeting and Council member Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
- Ludwig Kurz
' Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson
Town Clerk
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TUESDAY, August 17, 1999
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, August 17, 1999. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
Bob Armour
. Kevin Foley -
Mike Arnett •
Sybill Navas COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Jewett
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Merv Lapin, a resident of Vail and
Chairman of the Vail Valley Exchange, stated the Town of Vail is a sister city with Delatite Shire
in Australia. He said more entities have come aboard the Vai1 Valley Exchange including the
Town of Avon. They have opposite seasons in Delatite Shire from Vail and they have a great
number of people between the ages of 20-35 with a high unemployment rate. He said these
people could apply for a training visa, come to Vail, continue their job and get on-the-job
training as well. This is the 4`h year of the exchange program. They have opened up the job
market to expand beyond Vail Resorts to the Town of Vail. In this fourth year, Krista Miller of
the Town of Vail Human Resources Department was sent to Australia to help with the
interviewing process along with Mike Rose of the Vail Transportation Department. He
introduced Jeannie and Graham Nicholas of Australia. Jeannie's employment is equivalent to
the role that Colorado Mountain Colfege (CMC) plays in Vail. Graham is a Director of Economic
Development and in charge of the J1 visa program.
Graham Nicholas thanked the Councif for the opportunity to speak to them. He said this is a
great project to be involved in when there is a win-win situation. There is a high unemployment
rate, up to 25%, and it is a real challenge. There is a challenge to make it a meaningful job
situation for them and addressing the concern for the Town to gain employees. This program
allows the employees to gain valuable experience and their Council is very supportive of this
program. Their exchange people have been invaluable to this exchange program. He said
they have a new town manager and a new town mayor. The town manager has a greater
understanding of this program since he met with Krista during this process in Australia. They
are very excited about this program and he thanked the Council for the warm welcome.
Merv Lapin, said they want to make sure the community has 150 people interested in working
this winter season. There are some challenges, such as visas for that many people. He stated
that any local employer that wants to become involved in the exchange program are invited to
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pairticipate. The key is to have housing for people to come over. These people are committed
sirice they want to stay the season and are committed to the hospitality industry. They are
hoping to have over 100 participants in this program this year.
Merv asked the Council to be put on a work session to discuss the Berry Creek 5'h and how this
may help with Town of Vail employee housing.
Eric Baumann, a local business owner, said he was before Council a few weeks ago. He
wzinted to know if there was any progress in changing the regulations regarding the outdoor
vendors. Bcrb McLaurin, said he has sent a proposal and has asked Eric to work with the Merchant's Association. Bob stated he would communicate with the Community Development Department
and will follow up with this issue.
Eric said that during the weekend, several customers came to his shop wanting roasted nuts
and he said he is not allowed to do his business outdoors. He said there is an artist license in
the town and he didn't know what the difference between an artist ficense and an outdoor
vending cart was. He said doesn't see a difference from his business of vending and an artist
lic(ense. He said his business does not take away from other businesses.
Mayor Rob Ford said the Council would do their best to address this issue at a later date when
stEiff has had time to research the issues and regulations.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, said the artist does have a business license and does pay tax.
Kaye Ferry, representing the Vail Village Merchant's Association, said Eric wanted her to
address this issue too. She said a lot of inerchants want to put things on the street. She wants
clear zoning regulations so everyone can follow the regulations.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda.
A. Approve the minutes from the meetings of July 20, 1999.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 20, 1999
wii:h minor changes to correct the names, and Council member Kevin Foley seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The third item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1999, an
Ordinance to Provide For The Regulation Of Newsracks Located On Public Property And
Design Review Guidelines For Newsracks Located On Private Property Within Certain
De~signated Areas Of Vail Village And Lionshead.
Tam Moorhead, town attorney, said since he started working for the town in July of 1993, the
toxNn has been working on moving forward on a consistent presentation of news racks within
the town. He has worked closely with Suzanne Silverthorn, Town of Vail Communications
Officer, Todd Oppenheimer, Public Worlcs Landscape Architect, Greg Hall, Public Works
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Director, and George Ruther, Senior Planner, during the last two years. The town staff has also
been working with newspaper pubiishers and 21 distributors to develop a comprehensive
program for newspaper distribution in the Village and Lionshead. An ordinance has been
developed which will establish this program.
It was apparent that movement of vehicles and people restricted certain placements within the
town. The town has an obligation to allow pedestrians to pass over the streets unobstructed
and safely. We also need to recognize that the town has established a high degree of design
requirements in the Vail Village and in Lionshead and it did not appear appropriate to display
- newspapers without being consistent with the other regulations. .
There will be 36 cabinets constructed by the Town, which will provide a total of 204 distribution
sites throughout the Village and Lionshead. Each cabinet will be located in the public right-of-
way so that it will not interfere with the free flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. There has
also been established in the criteria the assurance that emergency services, maintenance and
other public safety and health issues will not be disrupted.
Initially, the cost of the cabinets will be paid for by the Town of Vail. The cost will be recovered
from the distributors over a ten-year period of time. Though the costs are not final, it appears
that the annual reimbursement will be approximately $65.00 per year. The decision of which
location and which placement within the cabinets for the distributors has been accomplished
through personal selection and by lottery.
It is planned that the cabinets wi11 be put in place in an installation sequence which will be begin
in Vail Village in September of 1999 and continue through August, 2000. This ordinance is
reasonable and appropriate balance. There has been no distinction between a real estate
brochure and newspapers within the boxes. This ordinance only applies to the sites in Vail
Village and Lionshead. Additionally, there will be enforcement of this ordinance by the Town of
Vail. One of the primary concerns of the publishers was that regulations may be put in place
but are not enforced in other areas. The town has made a commitment that the criteria will be
enforced. The ordinance provides for newsrack removal if it doesn't comply with the
regulations. This ordinance also allows the distributor the right to have a hearing by the Public
Works Director with an appeal to tMe Town Manager. The schedule allows for sequential placement as early as September of 1999 and concludes in the year 2000. Bob Armour stated one of the items that were researched by the Community Development
Department was the full-size and single-size news rack cabinets. He asked how many single
size cabinets were there.
Tom said there are two single-size cabinets.
Council member Kevin Foley said he believed the construction of the cabinets is top notch.
Tom Moorhead stated what had been available was a prototype. The slope of the boxes was
reduced to 2% and Todd Oppenheimer has sent out an RFP for building these racks.
Council member Sybill Navas asked what a single-size rack means?
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+Todd Oppenheimer stated that the single-size racks are two-dispenser's high. The town did
this as a measure to get as many publications out as possible to accommodate sites that didn't
allow for larger units. The large units have five individual dispensers and the sixth box has slots
for• nine publications.
Cciuncil member Bob Armour said this process has been a challenge and "bumped up" against
the; free speech issue. He said there was a court case back east that allowed the jurisdiction to
control the cabinets but not the content in the cabinets.
Tom Moorhead said there is more leeway in the way of safety and health, but not the
aesthetics. He said this is one that is being dealt with on a broad basis across the country. The
cities of San Francisco and St. Louis are involved in issues. He said the cooperation of the
publication community has been wonderful. Everyone involved has worked hard to come up
wiih a product that works. `
Bob Brown, Publisher of the Vail Daily and other publications, echoed some of the same
seintiments that were discussed. He said he is grateful for the mutual understanding,
cooperation and consideration from the Town of Vail in working with the publishers. He said
there is a chance to lose distribution points, but this is a good solution. He reiterated that this
orciinance only applies to the Vail Village and Lionshead, and limits them some, but design-
, wi:ae, the cabinets are attractive. He stated that from a liability point, the ordinance is asking
for publishers to cover the Town and would like the same consideration extended to the
publishers from the town.
Bob McLaurin said this would be covered under the town's general liability policy. The Town of
Vail will be taking responsibility too. Anecdotally, Bob said he met a gentleman that was in Vail
during the last meeting on the news racks and said he had remembers discussing these issues
20 years ago. Staff will come to the Council with any changes at the time of second reading.
Michael Cacioppo challenged the appropriateness of the ordinance in relation to the
coiistitutional issue of free speech, what actions might be prosecuted, who had received
complaints about the present condition of newspaper distributions, how the locations of various
publisher distribution points were established and when were they established, the availability to
participate in placing news papers or other brochures in the new boxes, the availability to
subject this ordinance to a referendum and the cost passed on to the newspapers.
Mil<e stated he was against it 20 years ago and is still against it today. He would like to change
the~ appellate procedures from the department head and the town manager to the Town
Council.
Diana Donovan, a local resident and business owner, asked that the appeal be changed to go
to ;an elected body. She said this is a good idea, and said no one has taken care of the news
rac:k spaces in the past. She encouraged Council to pass this ordinance.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 20,
Series of 1999, and the motion was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett.
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Council member Kevin Foley asked Bob Brown how much it costs to make a box.
Bob Brown said approximately $185 and new boxes are over $200.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was second reading of 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.
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, said this ordinance was presented and approved on first
reading while the Town of Vail staff and the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau
(WTCB) worked with the WestFest organizers on the procedures for this event. Tom deferred
this issue to Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager.
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager, stated this ordinance would not have to be in place
at this time and the event could be produced without this ordinance in place. Pam stated the
staff is working on a daily basis with the WestFest organizers. However, this request may come
up again in the future because the town is looking forward to nine more years of WestFest.
She thanked the Council for the two weeks that were given to allow for working out details
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to table indefinitely, on second reading, Ordinance
No. 19, Series of 1999, and Council member Mike Arnett seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was an Executive Session to discuss legal matters.
This item was taken care of during the Town Council afternoon work session.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Bob Armour made a
motion to adjourn the meeting and Council member Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rob Ford
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson
Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 10
Series of 1999
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR
PURCHASING CARD TRANSACTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL,
WITH STEVE THOMPSON, CHRISTINE B. STOUDER, BOB
MCLAURIN, AND PAM BR.ANDMEYER AS THE DESIGNATED SIGNERS
ON THAT ACCOUNT, PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN,
ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF
COLOR.ADO.
WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate banks or
financial institutions for funds of the Town; and
wHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate opening an additional
checking account with Wells Fargo Bank with Steve Thompson,
Christine B. Stouder, Bob McLaurin, and Pam Brandmeyer, as
signers on this account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the
Town of Vail, Colorado, as follows:
1. Steve Thompson, Christine B. Stouder, Bob McLaurin, and
Pam Brandmeyer are hereby designated as signers for the account
for the funds of the Town of Vail.
2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of
September 1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Memorandum
To: Town Council
From: Nina Timm
Date: September 3, 1999 .
Subject: Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment . Chris Cares from RRC and Associates in Boulder, who tabulated the
responses received from the surveys for the Eagle County Housing Needs
Assessment will be here to present on September 7`h. The purpose of this
study is to better understand current housing problems and to provide
information that can be used to address identified needs. When residential
projects are being planned the information can be extrapolated to provide
specific market analysis as well as detailed design recommendations.
Chris will present the findings of the 1999 Eagle County Housing Needs
Assessment that Eagle County, Town of Eagle, Vail Resorts, Inc. and the
Town of Vail sponsored. The data was taken from people living throughout
Eagle County and included information on the people commuting into the
County for work from Summit County, Lake County and Garfield County as
well.
The presentation will highlight some of the key findings of the Eagle County
Housing Needs Assessment and will also provide the opportunity for
Council to ask questions.
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Eagle County
Town of Eagle
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Vail Resorts, Inc.
Prepared by:
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~ INTRODUCTION 1
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 1
ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT 2
METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES USED 3
Household Survey - Distribution, Response Rate and Representation 3
Employer Survey 5
Commuter Survey 6
Other Data Sources 6
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~ SECTION 1-- POPULATION AIVD DEMOGRAPHYCS 8
NUMBER OF PERSONS AND HOUSEHOLDS 8
. ~ POPULATION DISTRIBUTION 9
~ POPULATION TRENDS 9
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COMMiJNI7'Y COMPARISONS 12
AGE 13
~ GENDER 13
. ~ HOUSEHOLD SIZE 14
HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION 14
CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLDS....................................................................................................................... 18
' INCOMES ...................................................................................................................................................18
Household Income 18
Individual lncomes 22
~ LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 24
~ Years Lived/Worked in County 24
SECTION 2 EMPLOYMENT 27
EMPLOI'MENT STATUS 27
NiJIVIBER OF JOBS AND EMPLOYEES 29
JOB GROWTH COMPARED TO POPULATION GROWTH 30
~ EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR 31
NUMBER OF JOBS HELD BY EMPLOYEES 33
HOURS WORKED PER WEEK 35
SEASONAL FLUCTUATION IN EMPLOYMENT 35
LOCATION OF WORK 36
LENGTH OF nME IN BUSINESS 38
EMPLOYER PERCEPTION OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING PROBLEMS 38
UNFILLED dOBS 39
~ JOB GROWTH OVER TIME 41
PROJECTED GROWTH 43
.TOB: SPACE RATIOS.................................................................................................................................... 43
SECTION 3 COMMiJTING 45
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INTO-COUN7'1' COMMIJTING 47
~ WHERE COMMUI'ERS LIVE 48
WHERE COMMUTERS WOttK 49
WHERE COMMUT6RS WOIUC 49
DESCRIPTION OF COMMUTER HOUSING SO
Unit Type SD
TWE OF HOUSING IN WHICH COMMUTERS LIVE 50
~ Housing Costs and Number of Bedrooms SO
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HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION 51
~ HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION 52
COMMUTING PATTERNS 54
SOURCES OF INCOME SS
PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME - ON-SITE AND LEADVILLE COMPARED 56
~ COMMUTER JOBS 56
' n'PE OF JOB COMMUTERS OVERALL 56
. SECTION 4-- HOUSING INVENTORY AND MARKET CONDITIONS 59
~ NUMBER OF UNITS 59
TENVRE 60
UNIT n'PE 61
~ UNIT TYPE AND OCCUPANCY COMPARED 63
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS 64
BATHROOMS 65
~ HoUSrrrG CosTS 66
~ LOCATION 69
SECTION 5-- HOUSING PROBLEMS 72
AFFORDABILITY 72
~ AVAILABILI'fl' 74
Rentals 74
~ For Sale 76
SATISFACTION 77
OVERCROWDING 82
PROBLEMS FACING RENTERS 82
Rentals for Sale 82
Lease Terms 83
IMPEDIMENTS TO OWNERSHIP 84
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HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTi1NITIES 86
Renters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
~ Current Homeowners 88
DEED RESTRICTIONS . 89
TRADE OFFS 93
~ EMPLOYEE HOUSING ALTERNATIVES 46
~ WHERE HOUSING SHOULD BE BUILT 97
RESPONSIBILI7'1' FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING 98
EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION IN HOUSING SOLUTIONS 99
~ EMPLOYERS' SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING 99
EMPLOYER SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL, COUNTY-WIDE APPROACHES 100
SECTION 7 DESIGN 102
~ UNIT 'IWE 102
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS 104
AMENITIES 104
NEIGHBORHOODS 105
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS 105
Site Issues 105
Neighbor Issues 106
~ VALUE OF DESIGN OPTIONS 107
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SEC ION TREN S ANA SIS 108
~ INCOME LEVELS 108
HOUSnvG COSTS ] 08
AGE 109
CHILDREN 109
~ SATISFACTION WITH HOUSING 109
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 110
SECTION 9-- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 112
POPULATION 112
EMPLOYMENT 1 12
COMMUTING 113
~ HOUSING SUPPLY AND COSTS 113
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 114
A VAILABILITY 114
r. RENTER PROBLEMS 114
~ OVERCROWDING 115
SATISFACTION 115
SUGGESTIONS 115
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~INTRODUCTION
~ Pur ose of the Stud
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~ Local governments in Eagle County sponsored this county-wide Housing Needs
Assessment in order to better understand current housing problems and to provide
~ information that can be used to address identified needs. This is the first study of its
type undertaken since 1990.
~ This report provides information on the demographics of the county's population, their
housing needs, the impact that housing has on employers, and the opinions that both
employers and residents have about housing. This information may be used to:
~ 0 Develop new public policies and programs related to housing;
~ • Facilitate the private sector's development of affordable community housing by the
provision of market data that can be used to appropriately design, and acquire
financing for, residential projects;
Develop recommendations for the allocation of public resources for housing
~ development;
• Plan for future housing impacts connected with anticipated growth;
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• Monitor the effectiveness of housing programs and projects that might be initiated;
and,
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• Undertake various other planning-related projects that can benefit from the
availability of up-to-date demographic data.
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While there are many uses for this report, it does not address all of the potential needs
~ for information at a level that is sufficiently detailed and specific for certain uses. The
data generated by the surveys used in this study can be utilized in the future, however,
~ when more in-depth information is required than is presented herein. For example, this
report identifies and quantifies housing problems. It provides guidance needed to
conceptually plan housing projects and programs to address these identified needs. It
does not, however, provide all of the information that would be desirable to have when
finalizing designs for the construction of specific projects. When residential projects are
being planned in the future, data generated as part of this study can be extrapolated to
prepare site- and project-specific market analysis reports with detailed design
recommendations.
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~ Organization of the Report
~ This report is divided into nine sections. Each section begins with an introduction to the
items covered as presented below:
~ • Popu/ation and Demographics - Items covered include household and individual
population estimates, population distribution throughout the county, age, gender,
~ marital status, household size, household composition, and income.
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Employment /nformation - Information on the number of jobs in Eagle County, job
growth over the past four years, seasonality in employment, occupations, work
patterns, and job generation ratios is provided.
~ • Commuting - Focus is given to place of employment and commuting patterns to
understand the demand on housing generated by persons currently living outside of
Eagle County.
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• Housing /nventory and Market Conditions - This section includes estimates of the
total number of residential units by area, the number of housing units occupied by
~ local residents, types of unit, location, occupancy (owner as compared to renter), and
costs.
~ • Housing Prob/ems - Quantitative estimates on housin9 Problems are Provided
including number of persons dissatisfied with their current housing, number of
households who are burdened by high housing costs, number of units that are
overcrowded, and availability of for-sale and for-rent units.
~ • So/utions and Opportunities - Findings from questions on who should be responsible
for housing, where it should be built and what type of units should be developed are
~ provided. Opinions about alternative housing arrangements including co-housing
and shared housing opportunities are presented.
~ • Housing Design - This section provides information on amenities, design features,
location, number of bedrooms, and unit type desired.
• Trends Ana/ysis - A comparison of key findings from the current study to the 1990
Housing Needs Assessment prepared by RRC Associates.
~ • Conclusions and Recommendations.
~ The study covers all of Eagle County except the portion in the Roaring Fork Valley.
When the term Eagle County is used in tables, graphs and text in this report, it refers to
the study area exclusive of Basatt and adjacent areas in the Roaring Fork Valley. Some
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~ of the secondary information referenced in this report, such as employment data, covers
the entire county, however. When this information is referenced, it is so indicated by use
~ of the term "Eagle County as a whole".
Information on all topics is provided for the entire portion of Eagle County covered by the
~ study and for three sub-areas or regions. These areas are:
~ 1. The Vail area;
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2. Mid valley which encompasses Red C1iff, Minturn, Eagle-Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek,
~ Edwards, Singletree and adjacent rural areas; and,
3. Down valley which includes Eagle, Gypsum, Dotsero, Wolcott and adjacent rural
~ areas.
~ Several times in this report the term "rural" is used to denote unincorporated areas not
within defined communities. Though the entire county could be considered rural in
comparison to metropolitan areas, the term rural as used in this report refers only to
~ areas outside of incorporated and unincorporated communities.
Methodology and Sources Used
Surveys were used as the principal source of information on housing conditions and
~ needs. This project involved surveys of households and both private and public-sector
employers. Unless otherwise referenced, all information presented in this report is
generated from survey responses. Survey responses are presented in tables and
graphs. These responses may occasionally total 99% or 101 % due to rounding.
Househo/d Survey - Distribution, Response Rate and Representation
~ The household survey was distributed to 3,600 homes in the count that are occu ied b
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residents of Eagle County. Distribution was based on estimates of the number of units
~y occupied as primary residences generated by staff in each of the involved jurisdictions.
The surveys were distributed by hanging them on the doors of individual housing units
over a period of five days from February 25 through March 2, 1999. With extensive local
publicity about the survey, a total of 794 valid surveys were returned for a response rate
of 22%.
~ The survey was designed to obtain descriptive information on each household and
demographic information on up to three adult members of each household. Complete
information was received on 1,046 adults.
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~ Overall, surveys were obtained from 7.46% of the study area's households. The sample
generated from these surveys is adequate for statistically valid tabulations on a county-
~ wide basis and for the three sub-areas in which the study area has been divided (Vail,
mid valley and down valley).
~ Representation of each community in the sample is similar to the distribution of
households. The Town of Eagle is slightly over-represented while the unincorporated
~ area is somewhat under-represented yet the discrepancy is not sufficient to be of
concern.
~ Survey Distribution and Response Rate
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Primary ! % Surveys ; %-Surveys Returned
Homes Distributed I_ Returned ~ - -
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Vail 2,048 19.2 16.1 128
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MinturNRed Cliff 405 4.7 5.2 41
Avon 1,462 13.7 14.2 113
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~~!gle 1,060 _10.0 18.6_.__ _148
~ Gypsum 1,175 11.0 10.8 86
~Unincorparatecl _ j 4.399 L - -41.4 ; 35.0 278
~ Total - Study Area 10,649 100% 100% 794
~ It appears that renters are under-represented in the survey sample. Of the 794 surveys
returned, 79% were from homeowners who reside in their homes, 1% were from persons
~ who live in units owned by their parents, and 20% were from renters. It is very unlikely
that the homeownership rate in the market area increased from 54.2% in 1990 (Census
estimate) to 79% by 1999. The homeownership rate increased state wide during this
~ period but not to the degree that the survey data suggest.
In order to compensate for the under-representation of renters, the following steps have
~ been taken:
• The estimate of the number of renter-occupied and owner-occupied units within the
study area has been based on a homeownership rate of 60%. This figure was
derived by applying the state wide increase in the homeownership rate to the 1990
~ Census estimate; and,
• Statistical tabulations have been presented separately for owners and renters; when
~ overall findings appear to be skewed because responses differ between owners and
renters, it has been so noted in the report.
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~ Emp/oyer Survey
~ Employers were surveyed to determine the extent to which housing availability and high
costs of housing are impacting employment. The survey covered current and projected
employment, the willingness to assist with the provision of housing for their employees,
~ the design of employer-assisted housing programs, and the number of jobs associated
with new development.
~ Forty-two employers were surveyed in March to obtain a representative sample of both
private and public-sector employers. The employers interviewed employ 3,763 year-
~ round employees and 5,788 winter seasonal employees for a total of 9,551 employees
at peak season.
Persons EPnployed by Participating Employers
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Year Round 3,422 341 3,763
Seasc~nl,~~. V°~052
~ " '310 1;362
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Winter Seasonal 4,060 1,728 5,788
PerEO~µ'ota~ r ~f~ und & 1111iii~er} ' 7,482 .'~,{~9: 9
~ ~ . As shown by the following graph, all major types of businesses are represented by the
~ survey.
Types of Businesses Surveyed
~ Barlrestaurant
10%
ReGattractions/amuse.
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2%
RetaiUgrocery/liquor
~ Other 2%
12% HOtel
7%
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Constr/trades 5%
Commercial services
27%
2%
~ Utiliti Profl seroices
2% Goyt 14%
Real estate 12%
5%
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~ Commuter Survey
~ Information about commuters was obtained through two intercept surveys, one of
commuters working in Eagle County conducted at their place of employment (referred to
in this report as "On-site Commuters") and the other of commuters living in Leadville. A
total of 313 responses were received from 66 persons on their job sites in Eagle County
and 247 Leadville residents who commute to work in Eagle County.
~ Other Data Sources
Multiple sources of published information were used in the preparation of this report
~ including:
~ • Population and housing unit estimates for July 1997 from the State Demographer's
Office;
~ • Apartment vacancy rates from the Colorado Division of Housing and the Eagle
County Housing Division;
~ • Employment estimates from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and
the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (1990 through 1996); and,
~ • Real estate sales and listings from the Vail Board of Realtors Multiple Listing
Service.
~ When these sources are references, it is so noted in the text or adJ'acent to the table or
graph containing the referenced information. If no notation appears, the source is one of
the surveys conducted as part of this study.
Definitions Used
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Housing Supp/y - units that are occupied by local residents or, if currently vacant, likely
~ to be feased or sold to local residents. Differs from the inventory of total residential units
in that it excludes units used for occasional or recreational use.
~ Cost Burden - when a household or individual spends more than 30% of gross income
on rent or mortgage payments.
Affordable Community Housing - when housing is occupied by local residents and the
amount they spend on rent or mortgage payments (excluding utilities) does not exceed
~ 30% of their income. There is no single amount that is "affordable". The term is not
synonymous with low-income housing; households in lower through middle-income
ranges tend to have affordability problems in high-cost communities. Under most
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~ Federal rental programs for low-income housing, occupants pay 30% of their gross
income for rent and utilities.
~ Prima Homes - residential units that are occu ied the ma'orit of the
ry p ~ y year and serve as
the occupant's primary residence, and are thus considered part of the housing supply
(see previous definition). Units can be occupied by different househofds during the year
if, for example, they are lived in by seasonal employees.
~ Substandard Housing - a unit that lacks complete kitchen and/or plumbing facilities.
~ Mean - the average of a group of numbers. It is obtained by adding all the data values
and dividing by the number of items.
~ Median - the middle point in a data set.
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~ SECTION 1-- POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPIi1CS
~ This section of the report provides the context for information presented later in this
document on housing conditions and needs. It describes the residents of the study area
~ portion of Eagle County, including their numbers and characteristics. The following
specific topics are covered:
~ • Number of persons and households;
• Population trends and community comparisons;
~ • Age distribution;
• Gender;
~ • Household size and composition;
~ • Children in households;
• Household and individual incomes; and,
~ • Length of residency.
~ Number of Persons and Households
Approximately 28,436 people now live in 10,649 households in the portion of Eagle
~ County that is the subject of this report. Estimated population figures were derived by
multiplying locally-generated and State Demographer estimates of the number of
housing units occupied as primary residences by the average number of persons per
~ household obtained from the household survey.
Study Area Population, 1999 ~
Primary ;;A ~ _ .vg..#Persons' Estimated_. _
_ Homes* _ ; ~per Household , _ Population _
Vail 2,048 2.4 4,915
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Avon 1,462 2.3 3,363
9°=060- 2.8 Gypsum 1,175 2.9 3,408
=Unincorp. (Study Area Only~~ 2.8 12,317__ T_
~ Total 10,649 2.7 28,436
* All estimates are based on current information provided by local planners except for the
unincorporated area figure, which is a denvative of the State Demographers July 1997 estimate.
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~ According to the State Demographer, 32,099 persons resided in 12,649 housing units in
Eagle County as of July 1, 1997. According to 1990 census data, 80.085% of Eagle
~ County residents lived in the study area portion of the county. By applying this
percentage to the 1997 county population estimate, it is estimated that approximately
25,706 Eagle County residents lived in 10,130 households in the study area as of July 1,
~ 1997. The estimated current population of 28,436 represents a 10.6% increase from
the July 1, 1997 population estimate. This increase (around 7% per year) is consistent
' with growth rates in Eagle County in the 1990's, as described below.
Population Distribution
~ According to the survey responses, the largest percentage of Eagle County residents
live in the unincorporated Edwards/Homestead/Singletree area, followed by Eagle and
~ Vail. This distribution is largely consistent with locally-generated population estimates.
~ Household Population Distribution
~ Gypsum Rural areas Vail
11% 1% 16%
Minturn/Red Cliff
Eagle 5%
~ 19%
Eagle-Vail
~ 11%
Avon
Edwards/Homestead/ 14%
Singeltree
~ 230~ Beaver
~Creek/Arrowhead
0%
~ Population Trends .
~ Population estimates at the community level from the State Demographer are available
through July 1997. The State estimated that Eagle County as a whole had a population
of 32,099 in 1997. It should be noted that the State Demographer's Office routinely
~ updates and amends their population estimates. The estimates provided in this report
were listed on the State Demographer's web site on June 1, 1999. There are slightly
~ different than previously published estimates.
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~ Eagle County Population, 7/91 - 7/97
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; 7191 ; 7192 i 7193 ~ 7194 7/95 7196 ° 7197
Avon 1,858 1,950 2,374 21446 2,505 2,728 2,787
- - . - - ~ ; Eagie 1,603 ~ . 1,682_ ! 1,653 1__._1,720:~ ,.2084 - 2,212 1~ 2,46$
Gypsum 1,811 1,901 1,953 2,151 2,229 2,388 2,758
! Mintum-- - -_1,096 0 i _1,13$ 140L_~~,1131,108 ~ 1,'143
~ Red Cliff 298 313 303 304 297 299 310
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Unincorp. 11,533 12,102 13,209 14,007 14,881 15,686 16,511
~Total 23,073 ~ 24,213 ; 25,716 1 27,468'.; 28,860, , 30,392, ~ 32,099 Source: Colorado Division of Local Govemment Demography Section
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Eagle County's population experienced a cumulative increase of about 34% between
~ 1991 and 1997. The rate of growth was steady with annual increases ranging from
slightly below 5% to slightly below 7%.
~ Rates of (arowth in Population, 1991 -1997
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~1991-92: 4 992-93 ~ ;°1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 .1996-97
~ Growth rate 4.9% 6.2% 6.8% 5.1 % 5.3% 5.6%
Source: Colorado Division of Local Govemment Demography Section (data),
Rees Consulting (computations)
~ A comparison of growth rates for the various communities is shown in the followin
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largest cumulative increases during this period. Growth in Vail spiked in 1993-94 at 14%
but has remained almost flat since then. Growth in Minturn and Red Cliff totaled only
~ 5% during this period. There was no clear pattern from year to year, however. Most of
the growth in 1996-97 occurred in Gypsum and Eagle. From 1995 to 1996, the greatest
amount of growth occurred in Avon. The year before that, almost all of the growth
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shown in the following graph. Growth rates were erratic for most areas except the
~ unincorporated portion of Eagle County. Avon, Gypsum, and the unincorporated area
had positive growth rates throughout the period, while Eagle, Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail
experienced losses some of the years. What appears to be a decline in population may
~ be the result of variations in estimates published by the State Demographer, however,
rather than an actual decrease in the number of person residing in each community.
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.r ....:~~.n': , . , r.
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° x c . - , . ; , , x. . ,
£x ~,.;~;t~: ~a',;.;;". :..;»r~: 'z~; ~ ,„m..F... ~d, r'.i:'::.:~;;.1.4;,r•~xr.oarv . ,~.,z: ,..;.Y~3;,;>i,:%'',',"
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~
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s ~
i.. '..r: '•,'oy: r';•'. = . ~
~~5~,~~`;,;. ''»'~i+._y~q:i'^`I~:,~a't~s'.^:ti=,..~ ,a~%'°yoS~:'k~p<~~"w,."~.r;r'~~`;+~,:~~~~r.~~~? w.~~i~r'4,.•~' r,~.
»w, ati' 's~... „r..~`~i:~ .<dµsr.: ~F-r.. »G'„ '.W,~=.,.
w: ::i;::~~.:.~;~ ..~z :i . , x.
15% ~;~;~s~g1:",~.`` ~~;to~;,W,\~s~„~•,~;~_.,..~:wA~>:=~'~:~t„.,~-.~;t--;=.~,.,.y-.~~,r,„.. ~
r~ . .v. .,,w 1.:~~;-~ ,p, ~•,C~.._ .~d•. ~ ~ro::xK'r_;:,.,~._,:'enW .``tY„tt~~:;r;."~.r~.<,.... .r.~,,
"'`a`~"`"Ei:~ w~~,, w,:'r.:.' - ~''L- °iq',r ,'a, 4 ::'_.t": ~~°N~t'r=-3'. ~ : , =t; ~Y~s,~x; r,~r
81991-92
' RA
' , ~,~;~;~"^~~;ti;'_ ~'~.`~-s=, ~:~r. ~ ' n~ ¦ 1992-93
10% ?
1993-94
..e~ Y:~t;~ru'•:..~l;l P+~ e.if~,~;"" :%1. . '~rz.Ci;~,.i ~q~x,_„~' ,
;y„ ~1994-95
a
. ~ x ~i~,~`'~~w"~:, ; :,.~Sa r":?;yG~».r,,: . "'~oy:::s..
s ~:..w....:
;~.~.u•""a Y; ~.:u' '.i,° • g;., R'°. ~ :->-fi ..w 01995'96
~ ~s'"~. ~~7>.:q. r•;~ y ~t_~..,
;.i: w'-; ~ •a,~,r~`" ~:£,.<t A.. . ,xi`~ ~ '4°~'~'=~
191996-97
5% : x3s ~ > . .$r:~.,, : fy•, :,~~,..;T~yPo Kjy ,,i ~
ri''. ~v
~T~ • .h / ?J
~ ~ ; : ~ ' " . ~
o%
~i~i'~S_'±Yk,~a:~. ~v'fi~iu4~;p.S.S:' w•y P'~"~ bu~ ::'&~M~.„ ..~,ly~
~..C~u:~:ry~ci~a. _:s;,^i: '3J; • '~:rv'!.. ~~3'
~:~r
':.ll:..w'?-~-.'~'~•~:e2,x.. .
-
"y-~.~' ~ :`~`i3~a°...id•,a~:u`~°."a'"• ~a.Nd~'tl~ .r . v`i~i';ar_.r~
, u
~~~=•=x m, y,~a•a~~,~e.... ~ _ nn:.;w ~7& ~`~r ~cac
~ -v ~,3•`l~w~ :=:'~=':`=;.~,~"":a" ,«sv~~-~~'~M:~a" -'~tu:. - '`•e~ ~ , ~ i ~~~'~'•;~;~:;«~w : '~.~e„~ ,
:.z,~i~:-•:..~.e:r,,~~ ~..s " ~"`n-'
„a,v : ~ a .
~,:h~.
i ti~':• ~ ~ ^ . : ~ . . . . . . . ~
•y:~~':A, ~ .
_ .;n s..•..~: . ..~~.i
_e J
% 1 I I I t 1 i
~ Avon Eagle Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff Vad Urnncorp.
Source: Colorado Division of Local Govemment Demography Section (data), Rees Consulting
~ Community Comparisons
, Eagle County grew at a cumulative rate more than double that of the state of Colorado
befinreen 1991-92 and 1996-97. Counties with comparable cumutative growth rates
include San Miguel, where the Telluride ski area is located, and Summit, where the
~ Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Breckenridge ski areas are located.
None of the ski counties had growth rates anywhere near that of Douglas or Elbert
~ Counties, however, which are the fastest growing counties in the nation.
Growth Comparison
~ " ~ .,.x. ~ ~ . . . . .-r . . ; . ~ ,..u 30.
~
L ~-a~~ 1991-92ythtou h~:1996•9.7~~~
.:~L
~ State of Colorado~~ 16%~~
~`~OUC1t1@S ~ :
^
~
70%0
~ Elbert 56%
7.~.."/o'"..~.._..,<..~::s..•
~ San MiguelY~ 34%
Source: Colorado Division of Local Govemment Demography Section
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Age
~ The average age of residents, according to survey responses, is 42.4 years. This may
be somewhat high because of the overrepresentation of owners in the survey sample.
~ Distinct differences between the three areas studied are evident, as shown in the
following graph:
' • Vail has a higher percentage of younger adults in the 25 to 34 age category than the
mid- and down-valley areas;
~ • Vail also has a higher percentage of older adults in the 55-64 and 65 and over age
categories; and,
~ • The mid-valley and down-valley areas have higher percentages of adults in the 35-
44 and 45-54 age categories than Vail.
~ A9e Distribution
~ o
40%
br, ~
~
O . ~;1 I ..h x p
~ ~ '
35 /o , Overall
S-~`;
~ 'k?iT Mid-valley
30% d'3
O Down valley ~
'
51
~vi~ uat3 1,
C9 25% R~ 4 M W H ?O5. ; _ M~;::A 3 x ~~f{ m ;
m~
~ s
6'ro3 ,~~e;
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m ~ a a ~
u. ' : i . . L
i ~
a ~ ~ a, : ~-~~,r ;°'__'~~~;r3. • ~cv;~~~~~~ ~3
.1
C 15%
1 ~
~ TIa~~im~ ~ ; q,p ~ i
a :i;w~a~4.a :'Y~x.y_~".: ~ e~v ~i = ~ ~ ~,S;~t~`i~ ~''~3• ~1~~~,,:;;~"~~'~~f~.'~
~0% sa~~l j
.~i y~~3 ~u.'s:> •"~3jH~~3 yy.'g '~att~~ 5 oq.`
O
rJ~0 ~
6A
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'3 ~'~~'~~:li~
Tl ,
0%-~" 6 i ~r ; i:.
18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over
i
Gender
~ According to the survey responses about 52% of Eagle County residents are women.
This gender mix was found in all three areas. It is not typical of Colorado mountain
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1 resort communities, however, where men tend to outnumber women because
construction work and jobs in the outdoor recreation industry tend to attract more men
, than women.
Gender by Area
Overall , Vail ? Mid Valley '_Down VaIIeY_
Male 48% 48% 48% 47%
~
~Female 1 52% 52°k 52% _ __.1 53%
Household Size
A o o
Overall, 40/o of Eagle County,s households consist of two persons, while 38/o consist of
~ three or four persons. Vail has a greater percentage of single and two-person
households than the mid- and down-valley areas, while down valley has a somewhat
higher percentage of three- and four-person households than the other two areas or the
~ study area as a whole. Household size in the mid-valley area most closely approximates
the county-wide household size, while Vail households tend to be somewhat smaller and
down-valley households tend to be somewhat larger.
~ Household Size by Area
Persans in ; Overall % -Vail % [Mid Valley ` Down Valley
3 Households 1 14 20 14 11
40 46 41 37
~ 3 19 17 19 21
4_____ 19 __12~ ~ 19 W22_
- - _ _ ~ _ . - - - _ _ - - -
5 5 1 6 6
1 6 11,- ---2
7+ 1 3 0 1
~
Household Composition
~ In the area as a virhole:
' • Families comprise a majority of overall households; couples, coupEes with children,
and single parents with children constitute about 71 % of all households;
! • Only 14% of primary residences overall are occupied by an adult loving alone; and,
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~ • Households comprised of roommates living with other unrelated individuals or with
family members constitute only 13% of the population.
~ Household ComPosition
~ Other
2% -1
I
Family members and
unrelated roommates
~ 4°k Adult living alone
Unrelated roommates 14~0 Single parent with child
9% 5%
i
Couple with childre
~ 34% ouple
32%
~ Household composition varies depending on whether one owns or rents. Specifically:
• About 35% of homeowners are couples without children; 40% are couples with
~ children;
• Approximately 50% of renters are either couples or couples with children;
! • About 20% of renter households consist of unrelated roommates; and,
~ • Adults living alone and single parents with children constitute a larger percentage of
renters than owners.
Household Composition by Own/Rent
TTe R~
Other ~3.~
Rent
AY
Family members and
~OWl1
unrelated roommates
M
, t~ v
Unrelated roommates
;•.:-~u ~is„_.;~~~°£_~~ F
Couple with children
~
i'~ MOP " r'~.:
~ : ~
Couple
ii3ll'
~ ~
Single parent with children ~ :
Adult livin9 alone
0% 5°k 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35°h 40%
, Percent of OwnerslRenters
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~ The following table further breaks down household composition according to who owns
the property or from whom it is rented.
~ Household Composition by Owner/Renter Status
--i Owned by Owned Rented Provided Owned by 'Other
residents by parent ftom ~ by member ,
L landlord employer !and rented
~ Adult living alone 13% 20% 17% 23% 33%
;Single parent with : - -4%' - - - 8% r ; - -
, ,children - - _ . _ - -Couple 35% 20% 26% 14% 4% 67%
- - - - - - - - -
, ICoupte with_~ildren._~E~___ .39°1a 50% 27% 4%
~
Unrelated roommates 4% 10% 19% 32% 52%
iFamily members and ~3% _5% - -5% 30°l0
~ ;ctnrelated raommates.,
Other 1 % 2% 9%
~
Household composition also varies depending on where one lives:
~ • Down valle has the lar est ercenta es of cou les with children 48% and sin9I
Y 9 P 9 P e
~ parents with children (7%); Vail has the smallest percentages (19% and 3%,
respectively);
, • Vail has the largest percentage of households consisting of unrelated roommates
(17%); and,
1 • Vail has the largest percentage of households consisting of adults living alone (19%).
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~ Household Composition by Area
~ '.aa=~ ;~~„~;r~<_,; 4?f~i;~*a> y x.~a•.'~r.?~-°s~iy~~'=~:?°,~? 2°`~,~ ~'~.';°`.`,~`,.~r."~:'.,,~"`
; ~
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Other
:'~f H .;<.N' "psp~g ~ ai',,;Y ~ ~ •
~o,;~.~',.,N°;. 1•'t~ ~'~,~'9n,. "a ~ZW. y&~
>
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~ -s~A
•~t;~' r ~eg~ti; . ~ P` .::y;-~ ~
~ ~
Down valle .
`„~t,-. ? Y
Family members and
; ~ 3,. , ' `:.w.: Mid-valley
a;
unrelated roommates 0
a ; •,...~,,,~a ~ Vail
s~:• j ~ ~
; ~ „ a~ „ ;:h'~ ~ ~'mt MOverall
~ ` ° , a. d;,>,;3:;` : i~-'~Ss.~.x:"'.. ` y ~
'Z'~,;~...;'.••',=' k~q~.
i~
Unrelated roommates
: ; • :~v.. y~; ~ ~w.
•~t, " f: ~;i,~.
Couple with children
Y f ~ ,~G. F: • ,.x s'„z.~~,
,:t; ri?:^'-
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b--
' ~ • : ::.-:Y.', ~~',y~"
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.s
.~.w-_~'..,,: ~ s~o~s;:::~' '~=z~ - ' tm9ns-; ~ aJ
Single parent with •t;~ ~ :i
`r•~.
chddren m~, ~:a~„ r~ -
' ":"3~'~: ~S~t , ;e::; , :.1;." ,r. v~ Y~ . , ~ '
:a 1,. <a., t ~ . _ ' ~ . • ':r4?~ ,
£~'~Q.>'~x,..- " ' .';,,~1,~~(~,,::r.•'~.~~,. iry~
Adult living alone a~-~~::~ b~SY~~.~"~~,•y~~:.~:";=-,
•GY.'y ..Lw~~~; :."L~,`~;mi.:,4~ 6'„~; ,%",~'r~~
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
~ Percent of Area with Household Composition
Finally, household composition can be analyzed according to whether one owns or rents
~ and where one lives. Vail has the largest percentage of homeowners who are couples
while down valley has the largest percentage of homeowners who are couples with
~ children. Vail has the largest percentage of renters who are unrelated roommates, while
down valley has the largest percentage of renters who are couples with children.
' Household Composition by Area and Own/Rent
I ,.c.-
.
DOWN'NVALLEY~;~ _
• ; ~ ~x:.. ,
.._.M . .....,~.5, ~w. . . A.. , . _
~ OWN RENT OWN RENT OWN RENT
-
jAdultliving -.23°!0 ;~w
~ Single parent w/ children 2% 4% 4% 5% 6% 12%
- ~ ~ • µ b o ~
28./0'
.
' Couple with children 21 % ~ 8% m36% 19% 50% 43%
~ _ M . . . . ~
o~~
!Q.
Family & roommates 4 0 8 0 6 0 5°0 1% 2%
~-p----
~ .
_
~ _ _
!b' °0~~.~
I
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t .:3 . , _..,.c..ww-• , i ~ " ~ , .m' ' . . Z ....e
`~K~ ~ 1 Q0°!o = . .
M:1;00%0'.
~Total: lo 00.1~,
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Children in Households
~ Eagle County has an average of .7 children under the age of 18 per household. Vail has
a lower average (3) while down valley has a higher average (9). Approximately 63% of
' households overall do not have a member under the age of 18 living in the home. Vail is
the least likely of the three areas to have children under 18 living at home. Only 17% of
' Vail households have one or more children living at home compared to about 37% mid
valley and 50% down valley.
' Children in Home by Area
. _ _ ; .
• ; ":,~(.,P:..'„.} . ..~}8~~~..~...: iv~__ u....'i~.,j';:. .<~wD-', : ~j tw;.~,:i~;f Nt;~i'.:;.:ias:~ ~ p ~.s%~'-':. . :
^_Y. ~ ' r "F , aj.; ~ - , y., . ' e`s'S4i'"".:. ~ ~d~'~•..,_, y~ z. ~
? ?s"{ 4 ~ "''~h'.~~"', : ; ~,°'e'• . ;`.>7 '';~'"'s3: a°i; ' "';'a-.r.~; r >.Y; z.`'gA.- ~ -"~.'~,a ` r.",~,;~>,i ;T;"r
5
-
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:af.z....=
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p Overall
~:~=~:~-~p'~ a~~-",,~ -.z;; ~;;q~~°~="~}~i„'k:°.^.:-:`~?:~~:.
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y
4
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' sx:.:, .
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r,
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. Yy~' } ~yr^ ~ •?40Y~e~ s.,+k 4 [-el : ~ ~ •`~!.~Y?:e _ ~ ' ( e'& < + ' , •
'V ~ ~:3~ :L :.s~~: e , ~q :..y ~ ;
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. . . ,
0
:..s.W
' 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% ry70% 80% ~ 90%
Percent of Area
, Incomes
, Household Income
According to the survey, the average household income in Eagle County is $85,889; the
' median household income is $65,000. The median is very close to the Department of
Housing and Urban DevelopmenYs 1999 median family income estimate of $64,300 for
Eagle County. While HUD's median is for family income and the survey median includes
, households consisting of unrelated individuals, the similarity of the two figures is
evidence of the survey's validity.
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' Household income varies by area. Median household incomes are highest in the
Edwards/Homestead/Singletree area and lowest in MinturnlRed Cliff.
~ Annual Household Income by Area
Average.m ~ .Medi~in ~j`F~M~nimumm'i ~M~xwmum
_
Vail $106,423 $65,000 $1,800 $1,500,000
' ~_~lintui'n1Red Cliff
' 85~QOt}~
_ : 6 . _ ~,.I..M_m,
Eagle-Vail $90,009 $70,000 $8,000; $500,000
, _ _._.p.._..._ ~
p
$96 9Qu~ p(~ p n
1<«
yTGJ~Vi! o
' ...............,.»_•.__..,.a. e.._ . .,.',..:_,'.,.~___.,..,,a... L.....____.....,...._,_.. ..:'x.,.....,<,,,:,~..f L_..,,.~_....q.. , , _ 1, OV
Edwards/Homestd/Singlefiree $97,021 $80,000 $12,000 $400,000
~ . , .
.
$63;360 ' $60,~00_; , _ . $1,240.:'..,.~_~00,000_
Gypsum $66,760 $58,667 $1,700 $230,000
. . _ _ . _ . ~ µ , . .
Rural areas::: 1_$1119 375. p , $60,000 , '..__ro .$40;t}Q{} , tl$5t30,00t~ ;
.
, The income levels of households in Eagle County are displayed in the following graph.
The largest segment has household incomes of $75,000 and above. The distribution is ~
~ somewhat skewed, however, toward the higher income levels because of the
overrepresentation of owners in the sample.
~ Household Incoene Distribution
45°k ,:?~F•~~~.~;:~...s.,:, ° '
,i . =F::~g, •.'•~;::s ; - :
: °K
, 0 •1~.m~~
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s,';
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: _ _ . . ~',~'M.. . _ w
~<,~a-:'•t~'-="....'~' .<h"" y;%
~ • • :c ~ .
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' - . •","'z F v+: y ' :r::::,~,•;., '
20%
_ ~ .,y~:~ ..rtH ry~Y ~ ~µl;,,f . ~•.,x~c,.~;,~ 7 ti,n, c~ ~~`rn ~
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rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn d
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While the overall pattern of household income distribution is similar in the three areas,
' there are some differences. Vail has a higher percentage of incomes in the $25,000 to
$29,999 and $30,000 to $34,999 categories than the other two areas. Mid valley has the
' greatest percentage of household incomes in the $75,000 and above range; almost half
of the household incomes mid vatley are at this level. Down valley has the lowest
percentage of incomes in the range of $75,000 and above. It has the highest
~ percentage of household incomes in the $50,000 to $54,999 range of the three areas.
Household Income Distribution by Area
' 50%
11,
,
.
.
. . :
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.
. . , :
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~
,
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Distribution of household income by area is further broken down according to whether
, one owns or rents. As can be seen from the following table, owners in all three areas
are much more likely than renters to have incomes at the $75,000 and above level. In
, Vail, 56% of renters have annual household incomes below $55,000, while 56% of
owners have annual household incomes of $70,000 and above. In mid valley, 54% of
renters have incomes below $55,000; 56% of owners have incomes of $75,000 and
' above. Down valley, 52% of renters have incomes below $50,000 while 57% of owners
have incomes of $60,000 or above. Down valley has the highest percentage of renters
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, at the lowest income level. In Vail, average household income for renters is less than
half that of owners.
' Househmld Income by Area and Own/Rent
~MID VALLEY j~DOWN VAL.LEY
Household Income OWN RENT OWN RENT OWN RENT
3(} - 94,999 2%' 4°Jo j__ ° L~~ ,-~G-~-___._
$15,000 -19,999 4% 1% 1% 2% 2%
-
'$20'00024,899__ 1°aL-_°~°~-__,;~°~p~~~~.._ 3%i 5°0.
' $25,000 - 29,999 ~ r 6% 4% y---v 2% 8% 2% 2%
i$30 OQq - 34,999 i 6i,~ 9°l0 _ 4°Jo 4°l0; __"..2% ~ 7~/0
_ _ _
, $35,000 - 39,999 1% 4% 2% 10% 4% 7%
~
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!440,O0Q_- 44,999 ~9°a ~4% 3 11'°0' ! -7_% ~ . 7°Io
- bL
$45,000 - 49,999 1% 4% 4% 4% 6% 7%
~$50_,000 - 54,999 6°4i 9°a~.~____ 7°fo' .10°A! 15%
$55,000 - 59,999 2% 17% 3% 7% 6% 5%
1$6OrOOC}-64,:'~L}9
~t
~ - S'JO' 8O ~0 ' =1o- ~O ~ 7~0
$65,000 - 69,999 2% 9% 3% 5% 3%
s i_„~ ~ _ ~
, 1$7t?,000 74,999 9°la ~ __4°/n~
~ 6 A'% - _ 9% ~ 2°!0
l_-- -
$75,000/ abOVe 47% 9% 56% 23% 34% 17%
f 9 00°0 ; - - 1 UO°o' - - 100% ~ 100°0
' Average $123,815 $46,165 $103,319 $54,130 $70,321 $49,022
~ . _ ~ -
~Median j ! ~7t~,flOC1 l $5t},f~t~0 $8~1,000 $50,400 _ $G0,00 , $45,000
' The following table shows distribution of household income bY town.
Edwards/Homestead/Singletree has the highest percentage at the upper income level.
' Eagle has the greatest percentage of persons with household incomes below $20,000,
followed by Minturn/Red Cliff and Avon. Note: There was only one response from the
, Beaver Creek area, therefore, valid conclusions could not be drawn about that area.
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' Household Income Distribution by Community 77-
` ~11at1 ` intutni rEagle- on Edwardsl ~Eagie FGY~ m gRural"
~ ~~~d Vail
" • ;a~as.
F ~,N <u-,~~~~ t.~_
$0 -14,999 3% 6% 1% 4% 1% 7% 1%
10o
$20,000 - 24,999 3% 1% 7% 2% 3% 4%
~~25,~t?t~_-:29,9J9. ~.~......6°~, , .~~.5°!0 2%'.. 3 ~
%
.
$30,000 - 34,999 7% 9% 7% 4% 4% 3% 1%
~$3~w,~,flt}Q - 39n99~~ 2°a' 16.~,..~.2'la 6°la~ ~ a`;
' $40,000 - 44,999 2% 6% 6% 7% 5% 7% 6% 13%
.
5
~,900 » 49A ~ `"L2°a L: '3°~0 .~Mp 5°la 13°la
~ $50,000 - 54,999 7% 9% 5% 4% 5% 8% 17%
o 2
~ , % 8°l0 ~ 6°lo t
3l0
~ $60,000 - 64,999 12% 11% 7% 9% 5% 9°Io 9% 38°l0
-
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$70,000 74,999 8% 9% 6% 5% 4% 6% 11%~
' _ ~ ~
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w._ e......~
' 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Individual /ncomes
' The average annual income of individuals in Eagle County, according to the survey, is
$55,424; the median is $40,000. Again, this is somewhat high because of the
' overrepresentation of owners in the sample. Residents of Vaif have the highest average
individual incomes; however, residents of the Edwards/Homestead/Singletree area have
the highest median income. Minturn/Red Cliff residents have the lowest average and
' median incomes.
Individual Incomes by Community
~
~ _ MEnlm~r~_~ ~M~
~ .
Vail $75,079 $40,000 $1,600 $1,500,000
~;~~3 r ~~fl~~ ~n,t~00
~ ~
.
Eagle-Vail $59,883 $41,000 0 $500,000
$7~~1,t3QQ~~
_...~.~.m~_..._.~ ...u . ~ . _ _ .
Edwards/Homestead/Singletree $62,353 $45,000 0 $400,000
.
w,,~ ~ 1, ,341~~ ~ $38,95t~ "
a le ~
. T~~..,~~
~ Gypsum $40,155 $35,000 $1,500 $200,000
~ ~,f
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'
The distribution of individual incomes ovefall is shown in the following graph. Similar
' percentages of people have annual individual incomes at the levels between $20,000
and $44,999. The percentage with annual incomes at higher levels drops off until the
$75,000 and above level. About 18% of residents have annual incomes at this level.
! The distribution is somewhat skewed toward the higher income levels because of the
overrepresentation of owners in the sample.
~ Individual Income Distribution
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' The differences in the distribution of individual incomes between the three areas are
shown in the following graph. Vail has more residents with individual incomes at the
~ $25,000 to $29,999 and $75,000 and above levels, although the mid-valley area has
almost as many at the $75,000 and above level. The down-valley area has the highest
percentage of individuals at the lowest income level and the lowest percentage of
, individuals with annual incomes of $75,000 and above.
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' Individual Income Distribution by Area
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r Length of Residency
Years Lived/Worked in County
~ There is a relativel hi h de ree of stabilit in the o ula ion of
y 9 g y p p t the study area overall.
~ Based on survey results, nearly half of the population has lived or been employed in the
area for more than 10 years. This may be somewhat high because of the
overrepresentation of owners in the sampfe, however, as owners tend to have lived or
, worked in the area longer than renters.
According to the survey, only 6% of residents have lived or been employed in the area
, for one year or less and about 3% live in the area only during the ski season. The
percentage of seasonal employees should not be confused with seasonal employment,
' however. Year-round residents often hold different jobs in different seasons to enable
them to find sufficient employment to live in the area on a year-round basis.
Experience in other communities as well as Eagle County has demonstrated that
~ seasonal residents are consistently u nder-re presented in surveys, however. Developing
a firm estimate of the number of seasonal workers is made difficult by a combination of
factors including their lifestyles and employment patterns.
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Length of Residency
~ <6 months
j 3%
~ I 6 months-lyear
~ 3%
>1 to 3 years
11%
>10 years
49%
F.~v
M.~.,
~ >3 to 6 years
17%
, >6 to 10 years
17%
, Vail has the largest percentage of residents who have lived or worked in the area more
than 10 years and the smallest percentage of persons who have lived or worked in the
' area less than one year. Mid valley has the largest percentage of persons who have
lived or worked in the area one year or less.
, Length of Residency by Area
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Length of residency varies by whether one owns or rents. In general, owners have lived
or worked in the communifiy longer than renters. About 55% of homeowners have lived
~ or worked in the area more 4han 10 years, whi{e 41% of ren4ers have fived or worked in
the area less than three years.
Length m$ Resudeavcy by Own/Reaag
.
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oRent
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6 months 6 months - 1 >1 up to 3 >3 up to 6 >6 up to 10 >10 years
year years years years
, Length of residency also varies by vuhere one lives. The largest percentage of owners in
all three areas have lived or worked in the area for more than 10 years, as shown in the
follouving table. V1/hile 63% of Vail owners have fived or worked in the area for over 10
~ years, 66% of Vail renters have lived or worked in the area for less than six years. Over
half of mid-valley ovvners have lived/worked in the area over 10 years vvhile almost half
of its renters have lived/worked in the area less than three years.
Lengalh off ResBdency by Area aead Owaa/Rerat
, . . . . _ n,. . ~ , . . . . _ . . _ . ,
.AL.1. EY _
~ VA[L ; MID1O
_ - _ . DOWN..VALLEY_,"
OWN RENT 01/VN RENT OWN RENT
. . . v_ . ~ _ , _ v
'PeSS #hat7 6 montlls . ' .1 °lo ~ . "F. . _ . . _ 2°la : 12%' PIW
6 months - 1 year 1% 7% 3% 11 % 2% 2%
, ~ . .v _ _ . _ . . . e _ _ , . .
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3 up to 6 y28t's 12% 21 % 16% 24% 14% 35%
_ _ . . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ _ . . .
, w ,
~up to" 1 tl yeatr _ 9 7°c; 10
% 19°a $°0 15!'l0, 24°Io
1 iVlore than 10 years 63% 24% 52% 21 % 56% 18%
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- . . . ~ . :
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, SECTION 2 EMPLOYMENT
' This section of the report examines employment patterns in Eagle County since jobs
primarily drive demand for housing. The following topics are covered:
~ • Employment status;
• Number of jobs and employees;
~ • Job and population growth;
• Employment by industrial sector;
~ • Average number of jobs held by employees;
• Number of hours worked per week;
' • Seasonal fluctuations in employment;
• Working at home;
, • Employer perception of employee housing problems;
• Unfilled jobs;
~ • Impact of housing and transportation on employment;
• Language barriers;
~ • Seasonal employment;
• Job growth over time;
, • Projected changes in employment; and,
• Job:space ratios.
~ Employment Status
' Approximately 90% of Eagle County's adult population work:
t • About 68% work for employers;
• 23% are self employed; and,
, • 9% are not employed (retired persons, homemakers, students, persons seekin
9
work, etc.).
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r Employment Status
' Not Employed
9%
' Self Employed
23%
'
ork for Employer
68%
'
' There is little variation in this pattern among the three areas examined. Vail and mid
valley have equivalent percentages of self-employed persons; Vail and down valley have
' higher percentages of unemployed persons than mid valley; and mid and down valley
have higher percentages of people working for employers than Vail. The differences are
no greater than three percentage points, however.
' Employment Status by Area
0
: \ Y' h : • ~ .
' Not Employed ~M~~ p Down valley
Malley
V
~81~
~ ~ ~:i~p~~• a ~j~ rr ~il
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I I
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
' Percent of Area
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~ Number of Jobs and Employees
~ There are now approximately 38,140 full- and part-time jobs in Eagle County as a whole.
This estimate was derived by inflating the 1996 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
estimate of 30,286 full- and part-time jobs in Eagle County as a whole by 8% per year,
~ the average annual rate of growth in wage and salary jobs reported by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment for Eagle County for the 1994-95 through 1996-
97 time period.
i~
,
This estimate is significantly higher than estimates often quoted from the Colorado
~ Department of Labor and Emp(oyment. The State's estimates include wage and salary
positions covered by unemployment compensation insurance, referred to as ES 202
jobs. ES 202 jobs do not include exempt wage and salary positions (i.e. jobs with
~ certain utilities and non-profit organizations including churches) or sole proprietors (self-
employed persons and jobs on commission such as real estate agents). The State
estimated there were 24,729 wage and salary jobs in Eagle County on average in 1997.
~ The followin ra h shows the relative rowth in to
g g p g tal full-time and part-time
, employment, wage and salary positions, and proprietors' employment between 1990 and
1996 in Eagle County as a whole. Wage and salary employment rose steadily during
this time period while growth was much slower for sole proprietors.
' EmPloYment Estimates, 1990 -1996
35000
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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~ Employment estimates represent the number of full-time and part-time jobs in an area.
They should not be confused with estimates of the number of emp/oyees. In most
~ mountain resort communities, multiple job holding is typical due to low wages, seasonal
and/or part-time work, and a high cost of living.
' It is estimated there are currently 31,785 employees in all of Eagle County. This
estimate was made by:
~ • Taking the total employment estimate generated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis for 1996 (the most recent year available) of 30,286;
~ • Inflating it by 8% per year to reach an estimate of 38,141 jobs in 1999, • and
,
~ • Dividing the number of jobs by 1.2, the average number of jobs held by each
employee during ski season.
~ This estimate is for the county as a whole. The Bureau of Economic Analysis does not
provide data at the town level.
i Job Growth Compared to Population Growth
~ Eagle County's population increased at an average annual rate of 5.7% between 1991
and 1997. During that same time period, it is estimated that jobs grew at an average
annual rate of 7.6%. The average job growth rate is almost 2% higher than the
~ population growth rate, indicating that the number of locally avaitable employees needed
to fill jobs has not kept pace with the growth in employment; commuters are filling jobs or
' jobs are being left unfilled.
Population and Job Growth Compared
'"A ~Po~iulat~or~, Rate of Chain~ _ otal~Jobs a~~Rat,~,:of Change~
1991 23,073 21,103
g '
~'L~:7 _M ~4 tii;-~ 4o ° ~
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w.wa.
1993 25,716 6.2% 24,212 8.9%
.m .1
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1995 28,860 5.1% 28,517 6.7%
~ .
.
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~ ..__<.,:...__...M~ +~~._u~•:i~~ 3
y 0
1997 32,099 5.6% 32,706 8.0%
(projected) (projected)
~ Source: Colorado Division of Local Government Demography Section, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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~ Employment by Industrial Sector
~ Approximately 58% of the wage and salary jobs in Eagle County are in the retail trade
and services sectors. As reported by the Colorado Department of Labor and
~ Employment, the average 1997 wages for these jobs in Eagle County were $19,492 and
$24,921, respectively.
Wage and Salary Jobs by Industrial Sector
~
~ Transportation and
public utilities ther (mining, ag,
3% ~ wholesale) Construction
~ Government 3% 15%
7 ° ~ Manufacturing
~2%
~ rvi
Se ces
36% etail trade
~ 22%
Finance, insurance, real
estate
12%
~
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
~ BEA re orts that 15% of wa e and sala 'obs are in the construction sector. Accordin
P 9 rY J g
~ to the survey, construction and trade jobs are the primary source of income for 13% of
Eagle County residents.
~ The following table lists the primary source of income for individuals, as well as the
average annual wages by type of employment. The average incomes may be somewhat
high because of the overrepresentation of owners in the survey sample.
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~ Average Individual Incorroe by Type of Employment
_Primary Source of Income Individual Income~'! °lo Inclividuals
Professional services $73,136 27%
LCanstructionftrade_._ 13°l0_
Retirement $63,134 10%
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r - - - - ~ - - -
~Govemment ; $40,584__ 9°!0
Service $39,315 8%
jLodginglhoteil6&B - , ~ - ----$43,840_ L - - 6% - -
- - -
~ School district $32,622 5%
_ _ . - - - _
- - - -
'Retailrocerylliquor--- $56,436 . 5°0
~ Bar/restaurant $37,678 5%
p . .
R+ecreatioNattractians _$36,053 _ - - ~ ~ 5 /o
Real estate sales $82,548 3%
jProperty_management $49,933 , 2% _
Utilities $44,488 1 %
~ iManUfacturing --F-$59Y050 0%_
Parent/inheritance $71,667 0%
~ Warehause/storage _ _ _ $32,500 _ 0°l0 _
100%
~
Variations between the three areas exist; mid valley has the largest percentage of
~ professionals while Vail has the largest percentage of retired persons. Down valley has
the greatest percentages of persons working in construction/trades and in government.
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~ Primary Source of Income by Area
VAII. ' M1D~VALLEY ~~tJlfktN~~VALL~E1( J
Professional services 24% 31 % 21 %
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lRecreatic~r~lattractr~ns 7'a!a ~
Real estate sales 4% 3% 4%
.
Utilities 0% 1 % 1 %
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~ ParenUinheritance 1 % 0% 0%
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~ Number of Jobs Held by Employees
~ The estimated 31,785 employees in Eagle County hold 38,140 jobs on average during
the ski season when about 23% of county residents hold two or more jobs. Only 14%
hold two or more jobs during the summer and 12% hold finro or more jobs during the fall
~ and spring seasons. Greater percentages of Vail residents hold two or more jobs in the
summer and winter seasons. Only 4% of county residents do not hold a job in the
winter; almost everyone living in Vail holds a job during ski season.
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~ Number of Jobs Held by Season
_k16
of .Iobs ¢OVERALL VAIL" " 'D~WN
. _ VA~L.EY ~ A!.l.EY
~ Summer 0 ..9% ~ . . 1,0%°_ ~ -9% . , . . ~ ~ ;
.
76°l0 ~72% "79.°!u :
2 12% 17% 12% . 10%
. _ , -
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.3 . 2°la 1 °lo ' 2°l0
Average 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
~ ISk[ SeaSOCt . .:0..,. _..40X ..w .1_%~~
1 74% 73% 72% 78%
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2 20% 19%
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Spring/Fall 0 10% 8% 13% 6%
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, e
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~ Average 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1
Most Eagle County residents have the same primary job in the summer and in the
~ winter. Vail residents are somewhat more likely to have a different job in the summer
and winter seasons.
Seasonal Job Changes
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Hours Worked Per Week
~ On average, employees in Eagle County worked 43.5 hours per week during ski season,
40.3 hours per week in the summer, and 37.2 hours per week in the spring and fall.
~ Residents of all three areas worked the most hours per week during the ski season and
the least hours per week in the spring and fall seasons.
~ Average Number of Hours Worked Per Week
M Summer
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45 Ski Season ` ,
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' Seasonal Fluctuation in Employment
' Eagle County's seasonal fluctuation in employment is typical of patterns in other
counties where destination ski resorts are located. The number of jobs peaks around
December and drops sharply in May. In 1997, for example, there were 6,659 fewer jobs
~ reported by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for May than for
December. Using a standard of 1.2 jobs per person, this means there were 5,549 fewer
~ employees in May than in December. The seasonal pattern of ES 202 employment in
1997 is illustrated in the following graph.
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~ ES 202 1997 Employment by Month
30,000
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~ Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Labor Market Information
Location of Work
~ The vast ma1'orit of Ea le Count em lo ees work at the em I r'
y 9 y p y p oye s place of business.
~ Only 12% work primarily out of a home office or in a vacation home.
Where Employees Work
~ Primarily servicing
second homes
~ 5%
Primarily in vacation Primarily in home office home 11%
1 % ,..o .-•r~
~ i~„s•~~,
~
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business
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~ Slightly more Vail residents work out of a home office than mid-valley or down-valtey
residents, and slightly less work at the employer's place of business.
~ Where Employees Work by Area
, _zF
Primarily servicing t
~ DOWN VALLEY ~
second homes ~O
MID VALLEY
~VAIL ~
Primarily in vacation
home
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10 20 w 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Percent of Area
~ About 29% of Eagle County residents have their primary winter jobs in Vail, with the
same percentage having their primary winter employment in Avon/Beaver
~ Creek/Arrowhead. Very few residents have their primary winter jobs in Gypsum or
Minturn/Red Cliff.
t Location of Primary Winter Employment
i Mintum/Red Cliff
3%
~ Gypsum
3% Other
Eagle-Vail 70
° Vail
6% 29%
1 Eagle
, 2%
~ dwards/Homestead/
Avon/Beaver Singletree
Creek/Arrowhead 11 %
~ 29%
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~ Length of Time in Business
The employers responding to the survey are, for the most part, well established. Almost
~ half have been operating more than 20 years, and almost three-fourths have been
operating 10 years or more.
~ How Long Employer Has Been in Operation
2 - 5 years
~ 14%
> 20 ears 5-10 years
45% 12%
Y yC~~ fyirlf ~~i"z,
~
1 10 - 20 years
zs%
~ Employer Perception of Employee Housing Problems
' The employers surveyed were asked to indicate which of various categories of
employees have a housing problem, then to rank the housing problems on a scale of
one to five (one = no problem, three = moderate problem, five = major problem).
~ Overall, employers thought entry-level professionals have the most serious housing
problems, followed by general laborers and seasonal workers. Upper management
~ employees were perceived as being the least likely to have problems with housing.
Employer Perception of Employee Housing Problems
s
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Seasonal Entrylevel M~d•mgmt Uppermgmt Retail/service Genllebor
workers pro(eseianafa clerks
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Employers were also asked which is a bigger problem for their business, empioyees
~ being unable to find affordable rental units or employees being unable to purchase
homes. Over twice as many employers thought the bigger problem was that employees
are unable to purchase homes.
~ Bigger Problem
,
Unable to find
~ affordable rental units
32%
~
~ Unable to purchas
0
homes
68%
~
' Unfilled Jobs
The employers responding to the survey reported they currently have a total of 229
~ unfilled full-time and 196 unfilled part-time jobs for a total of 425 unfilled jobs. These
same employers reported that they had 7,482 year-round and winter full-time jobs and
2,069 year-round and winter part-time jobs, or a total of 9,551 peak season employees.
~ Applying these findings to the area work force as a whole, there are currently an
estimated 1,678 unfilled jobs. These estimates were arrived at by taking the ratios of
~ unfilled jobs to total jobs reported by the employers surveyed, then multiplying by the
estimated total number of jobs in Eagle County in 1999 (38,140).
~ The employers reported they had a total of 108 unfilled full-time and 102 unfilled part-
time jobs this past summer (210 total jobs). They had a total of 4,474 year-round and
summer full-time jobs and 651 year-round and summer part-time jobs, for a total of
~ 5,125 employees during the summer. Applying these findings and using the above-
described methodology, there were an estimated 1,564 unfilled full-time and part-time
jobs last summer in the work force as a whole.
'
The bar and restaurant industry reported the highest average numbers of currently
~ unfilled full- and part-time jobs. Government had the highest average numbers of
unfilled full- and part-time jobs this past summer. It should be noted, however, that
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~ these findings may not be representative of all employers in the study area due to the
size of the sample.
' Average Number of Unfilled Jobs by Type of Business
Type af Business Current ? Current ° Summer ~ Summer
L 'fu11-time Part time_ full-time_ . i_ Part time _
Bar/restaurant 29 25 7 6
. _ _ - 'r._ __W___ - r _
; RecreatioNattractionslamusem , 0 io 10 10_
i enf ' I
' j
~ Retail/grocery/liquor 0 ' 0 ' 0 0
~ Hotel__~. _ - _ -M - - - 6 _2 0 . ' . 3
Property management 0 0 0 0
' Commsrcial serv'ices 0 _0
Professional services 0 0 1 0
Govemment ~ 12 -1.2 -V 14 -
Real estate 6 2 0 3
3 Utilftie& - i-~ ~ - - 0 -
Construction/trades 3 0 1 0
.
,
~ C7ther ` 3 1 2
~ Impacts on Employment
The employers surveyed were asked how many people were not hired or left their
~ employment last year because they lacked housing, transportation, day care, or parking.
On average, about four persons per business were not hired or left because they lacked
housing; much smaller numbers were not hired or left for the other reasons.
~ Housin9+ Transportation, DaY Care and Parkin9 ImPacts
# People --olo Peaple - -
~ _ - Not Hired/Left-- Not HiredlLeft
1 Lacked housing 139 3.86
;
t Lacked transportation 17
, Lacked day care 7 .2
Lqcked parkiqg
~ About 12% of employers surveyed reported they had moved their primary business in
the last three years. None thought the move improved their ability to find employees,
however.
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, Language Barriers
~ Employers responding to the survey reported a total of 727 employees who do not speak
English as their first language. Based on the survey results it is estimated that roughly
~ 2,420 employees in Eagle County do not speak English as their first language. This
estimate was aRived at by taking the ratio of the number of employees who do not speak
English as their first language (727) to the number of full- and part-time year-round and
~ full- and part-time winter jobs reported in the survey (9,551), then multiplying by the
estimated number of Eagle County employees in 1999 (31,784).
~ Summer Seasonal Employment
Employers estimated that most of their summer seasonat workers live in standard
~ housing (apartments, mobile homes, townhomes, etc.).
Type of Housing for Summer Seasonal Employees
~
Motels
2% ~
~ Non-winterized cabins
0% ~ I
Camp ~
~
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~ Standard housing
94%
'
Job Growth Over Time
' Over three-fourths of em lo ers surve ed re orted the hav
p y y p y e more employees today
~ than five years ago, while only 7% had fewer and 12% had no change.
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, Number of Em lo ees Toda Com are
p y y p d to 5 Years Ago
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Almost 38% of those empioyers reporting an increase in the number of their employees
~ cited expanded hours or a more demanding clientele as the main reason for the growth.
It appears that these employers are doing more business with the same square footage,
thus necessitating additional employees. Another 25% have increased the number of
~ employees due to an increase in size or number of locations. About 37% of employers
chose "other" as the main reason for having more employees today.
' Main Reason for Additional Employees
~ Increased size
17%
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locations
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same space-expanded
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same space-more 19%
, demanding clientele
19%
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' Projected Growth
~ About 42% of the employers surveyed anticipate increasing the number of persons they
employ during the next year. These employers stated they intend to hire a total of 75,
employees. Based on these results, it is estimated that 300 persons will be hired in
~ Eagle County during the next year by existing employers. This estimate was arrived at
by taking the ratio of the number of persons employers plan to hire (75) to the total
, number of ful!- and part-time year-round and full- and part-time winter jobs (9,551)
reported in the survey, then multiplying by the estimated number of 1999 Eagle County
jobs (38,141).
, Projected Change in Employment
'
~ Increase
42%
~ Stay the same
58%
'
' Job:Space Ratios
The number of jobs created per 1,000 square feet of space varies by type of business.
' Impacts to housing caused by commercial growth can be understood by quantifying the
typical number of jobs required for certain uses. Standards can then be adopted that
require new commercial development to provide housing in proportion to the need
' created by the new development. The following figures can be used to develop such
standards for commercial linkage programs.
' Eagle County employers were surveyed to determine the ratio of employees to floor
area. These data were merged with data from surveys of sixteen other mountain resort
1 communities* to provide a more comprehensive analysis.
1
1
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, Employees Per 1,000 Square Feet and Per Room/Unit by Business Type
r------
~ _ - _ _ _ i-- - - -
~ - Type of Use ;
Employees Per ~ # Gases
~1,000 S uare Feet
Bar/restaurant 7.37 132
partation F__
' rans
~ - - - . ~ _ - _ - - - - - -
Other 4.61 21
~
~Ski areairecreafionlattractionslamusements 4.49~ 48~. _
Construction/trades 4.47 105
_
, Prafessianal ~ervices 4.35 227
Finance/insurance 3,21 32
- ~ - -
IReal esfate i 3.20 ' 25
General retail/grocery/liquor/convenience 2.96 288
Dther seroices -
- - - - - _ _ ~ _ _ -
.
' Education 2.33 15
lGovemment---------- --~~-------2.24 f 44
~ Warehouse/storage 2•08 1
~Serrrics commercial °
~ _ _ 77
' Utilities 1.75
8
IManufiacturin _ 1.48
Employees Per
' Room/Unit
;
~~Isndgipg .sa 2s
_ _ _ I -
~ Property management .30 14
'The merged data set includes 1,220 cases from surveys of the following resort
' communities: Aspen (1991); Blaine County, Idaho (1990 and 1996); Chaffee County
(1994); Eagle County (1990 and 1999); Estes Park (1990); Frisco (1998); Grand County
(1992); Gunnison County (1992 and 1998); Roaring Fork Valley (1998); Routt County
, (1990); Snowmass Village (1999); Summit County (1990); Telluride (1993 and 1996).
~
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, SECTION 3 COMMUTING
, This section of the report examines what is often the least understood component of
housing demand - commuting. Specific topics covered include:
, • In-county commuting through comparisons of where employees live to where they
work;
, • Where employees live according to employers;
' • The types of housing in which commuters now reside;
' • Average housing costs;
• Tenure (own/rent);
' • Household composition;
~ • Preferences concerning where commuters want to live;
~ • Where commuters work;
• Commuting patterns (length, number of days per week, transportation used);
' • Sources of income and types of jobs held; and,
' • Number of jobs held and hours worked.
' Inter-County Commuting
' To examine in-county commuting patterns, a first approach is to look at where
employees who work in a particular community live. This information was obtained from
the household survey. Starting with the location of primary winter employment in the top
~ row of the following table and working down, slightly over one-third of people who work
in Vail live in Vail. Of all the communities examined Gypsum houses the highest
percentage of its winter employees-78%. Minturn and Red Cliff house the second
' highest percentage with 64% of their winter employees living in those towns. Vail,
Eagle-Vail, and Avon/Beaver Creek/Arrowhead house the lowest percentages of their
winter employees.
i
From this data it appears that employees holding jobs relating to the ski resorts at Vail
, and Beaver Creek commute longer distances than employees as a whole. While this
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, report does not provide information about employees of specific businesses, by
examining survey results at the 4own level it appears that ski-area employees are more
~ likely to commute to homes throughout the area than employees in other communities.
About 15% of Vail employees commute from Eagle or Gypsum.
' Where Employees Live
Lacation of Primary Winter Employanent _ -
Where VAIL EDWARDS/ AVOIV/ B. EAGLE EAGLE- GYPSU9IA MINTURN/
Reside HOIWESTD CRK VAIL RED CLIFF
~ ivail _ 3 - 35% 9%; 6%, 1 °l0 15% : -7% 4%
Minturn/ 6% 4% 4% 1% 4% 64%
~ Red Cliff
:Eagle-Vail_ 13% r 6°o ' _ 13% 4°0 - - --29°0' 8%
Avon 11% 6% 30% 4% 8% 4% 8%
e ~fl _ ~ ~ ,
~Edwards/H#d_; _ ~ 9 fa : ~3 l0 2910 4 l0 23 Jo 410 4%
_ _ _ Eagle 8% 15% 10% 62% 10% 7% 12%
GYpSUtTt_ 7%,;4°la!.._~_ 7% 23%, 7$°l0,
Rural areas 1% 2% 2% 1% 2%
L _ _ _ L 1,t}0°o 1 0Q.°k i1 00%„ 100%
'
A second approach is to examine where residents of each community work. Starting
' with the town where residents live in the far left column of the following table and
working across, Vail and Avon have the largest percentage of their residents working
where they live (65% and 57%, respectively).
, Where Residents Work
' Location of Primary Winter_Employment
Where VAIL EDWARDS/ AVON/ B. EAGLE EAGLE- GYPSUM MINTURN/ OTHER
Reside HOMESTD CRK. VAIL RED CLIFF
- - - , ~ - - _
' Vai1 - I, 6$°fo i 6~~° i 11%? i-- ~,~,~foa 5°l0 _'9°Io _ a c o
- - - - -
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- - -
Millturn/ 29% 8% 22% 2% 4% 31 % 4% 100%
' Red Cliff
i Ea t~le-V3il ----34°0 ' - - 6°° ~ 32%} - 4% ~ 14°Io _2°0. 7% 100%
Avon 23% 5% 57% 3% 3% 1% 2% 6% 100%
F _ -----E _ _o _ _ - - - F_
' EdWal"dSf , 25°lo ; 26°!0 ' 35°Iq ; 2 lo ; 6% 1 1°l0 1 °l0 5°l0 100%
'Homestd/ST'
,
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18%, ~ Y251o r___,~ 22 /o ; _ _ 9% 100%
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Rural areas 17% 17% 33% 8% 8% 17% 100%
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'
Employers reported that the largest percentage of their employees live in Eagle, followed
' by Edwards/Homestead/Singletree, Avon, Vail, Eagle-Vail, and Lake County/Leadville.
' Into-County Commuting
' According to employers, about 14% of employees commute from outside Eagle County.
With an estimated 31,785 employees in Eagle County as a whole, it follows that
approximately 4,450 persons commute into the county for work. Note that this estimate
' includes employees in the Basalt area.
It should be noted that the estimate of 4,450 in-commuters is lower than an estimate
, generated by the State Demographer's Office. The State estimates that in 1997 there
were 8,240 persons commuting into Eagle County for work and 2,000 residents
~ commuting out of Eagle County to jobs elsewhere. Because of this discrepancy, the
estimate of housing demand generated by in-commuters should be considered
conservative.
' Where Employees Live
, Other
2%
Garfield county
' 1%
Lake County/Leadville
10%
Summit County Vail
, 1 % 12%
Rural areas Edwards/Homestead/
-s~5
4% Singletree
° 17%
Eagle
20% von
' 13%
Minturn/Red CliffGypsum
qoo soo Beaver
Creek/Arrowhead
0%
~ Eagle-Vail
10%
1
Information about persons who commute into the county for work was obtained through
, intercept surveys of persons living in Leadville where there is a concentration of
commuters and at several jobs sites in Eagle County. Persons surveyed at their work
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' are referred to in the text and tables as "on-site commuters", however, the graphs label
them as "Vail" commuters.
, Languages
~ About two-thirds of Leadville commuters speak and read English; nearly that many
speak and read Spanish. On-site commuters, on the other hand, largely speak and read
, English but about one-fourth speak and read Spanish.
Languages of Commuters
,
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\ ;Overall ` On-site Ceadv~lle
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Speak English 72% 91 % 67%
Re~d~E~lgftsh ` ~ ` .£,`:H '72°l0 89°l~
Speak Spanish 55% 26% 63%
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~ Re~d, Spat~tSh 6C3%''.
Speak Other Language 3% 2% 3%
t~Read ,2%0
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' Where Commuters Live .
Of the commuters surveyed on site in Eagle County, almost half live in Leadville/Lake
~ County and just over one-fifth (22%) live in Glenwood Springs/Garfield County. Another
12% live in Summit County.
' Where On-site Commuters Live
' Other
17%
' Summit County " Leadville/Lake County
12%
49%
,
Glenwood Spgs/Gaffield
County
' 22%
~
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' Where Commuters Work
' Most commuters overall (64%) work in Vail. About one-fifth work in Avon/Beaver
Creek/Arrowhead. Much smaller percentages work elsewhere in Eagle County.
~ Where Commuters Work
Other
1% 1
' Minturn/Red Cliff ~
0% ~ I
Eagle I I Gypsum
~ 7% 1%
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Avon/Beaver
Cr/Arrowhead
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64%
~ As the following graph illustrates, larger percentages of Leadville commuters (66%) than
on-site commuters (50%) work in Vail, while on-site commuters are more likely than
~ Leadville commuters to work in Eagle.
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~ Description of Commuter Housing
, Unit Type
As the following graph illustrates, a much greater percentage of Leadville commuters
~ (52%) than on-site commuters (15°/a) live in mobile homes, while a greater percentage of
on-site commuters (62%) than Leadville commuters (20%) live in houses.
' Type of Housing in Which Commuters Live
ApUcondoRownhome W3 3 , > ?~On-site
, 1 Leadville
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~
, Housing Costs and Number of Bedrooms
~ On-site commuters' homes have slightly more bedrooms than the homes of Leadville
commuters. However, on-site commuters have substantially higher total monthly rent or
' mortgage payments than Leadville commuters, possibly because they live in larger units
or more expensive areas. Leadville commuters have higher monthly utility bills.
' Number of Bedrooms & Monthly Expenses
,
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Average # bedrooms 2.66 2.92 2.57
Ave~~ge'ren,mortg ~e pmt~ ~ $53~ 4~8; . x . ~
Average monthly utility bill $166.55 $148.76 $170.89
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, Tenure
' Leadville commuters tend to rent (65%) more often than own (35%) their homes; on-site
commuters own (61.5%) more often than rent (38.5%).
~ Own or Rent
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' Household Composition
Household composition of on-site and Leadville commuters is similar except almost
~ twice as many Leadville commuters live in single-parent households. The largest
percentage of all commuters-almost half-live in households composed of couples with
' children. Slightly under one-fifth of commuters from both locations live in households
composed of couples and about the same percentage live in households composed of
family members and unrelated roommates.
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' Household Composition
Other ;?Leadville
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Family members and ~,~"i UgOverall rf
unrelated roommates
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' Unrelated roommates u",
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0% 5% 10% 15°/a 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Percent of Commuters at Given Location
,
' Over finro-thirds of family members of Leadville commuters also commute to jobs in
Eagle County, while less than half of family members of on-site commuters do so.
Family members of on-site commuters are more likely than family members of Leadville
' commuters to work near where they live. Many more family members of on-site
commuters do not have jobs.
' Commuting Patterns of Family Members of Commuters
.k ;r__ ~s WOYeratl £ ~ _ . ~CommufersCommuters~
Commute to jobs in Eagle Co. 62% 39% 67%
UVork neavh~eryou~l~v ~
Commute to jobs in other counties 12% 10°/a 12%
' B"oth work~nea by and,commute ~_74% ~ x~~~..5% .._:~.5°l0 ~F
Do not have jobs 3% 8% 1% ~
~
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' Location Preferences
~ Commuters at both locations were asked where they wanted to live. While the greatest
percentage of commuters from both locations want to live in the community where they
' now live as compared to any other specific community, about half overall would prefer to
live in Eagle County. The vast majority of commuters surveyed in Eagle County,
however, would prefer to remain where they now live. The overall results appear to be
' impacted by Leadville residents; approximately 60% of the commuters who now live in
the Leadville area would prefer to live in Eagle County. More Leadville than on-site
commuters want to live in the Vail, Avon, or Edwards areas, while more Vail commuters
~ want to live in the Eagle/Gypsum area.
~ Where Commuters Want to Live
.
Elsewhere in Eagle Co 4~~
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0'% 16% 26% 36% 46% ~ 50% 60% 70% 80%
t
Percent of Commuters at Given Location
~ Commuters were asked whether the would move to Ea le Count if mobile hom
Y g y es,
' apartments, condos/townhomes, or houses became available. Greater percentages of
Leadville than on-site commuters would move if any of these types of housing became
available; the greatest percentage would move if mobile homes became available.
~ While on-site commuters were less likely to want to move to Eagle County for any type
of housing, they were most interested in moving if houses became available and least
interested if mobile homes became available. These preferences are consistent with the
~ current housing preferences of on-site and Leadville commuters: Leadville commuters
are more likely to live in mobile homes than houses, and on-site commuters are more
' likely to live in houses than mobile homes.
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Would Move to Eagle County If Housing Became Available
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Percent of Commuters at Given Location
~
Commuting Patterns
~ The average one-way commute time is approximately one hour. Leadville commuters,
most of whom work in Vail or Avon/Beaver Creek/Arrowhead, have a longer average
' one-way commute than Vail commuters.
' Average One-way ComQnute Time
Ov~erall - 0 t Leadvile Commuters-v _
, F c~
1 hour 47 mmutes 1 hour 4 minutes
~ Leadville commuters most often use the bus or drive alone to get to work, while on-site
commuters most often drive alone. On-site commuters do not use the bus or hitchhike,
~ although they carpool more frequently than Leadville commuters.
'
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' Average Number of Days Per Week Using Different Transportation Modes
tlvie~ II 'o mute'~~F
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Sources of Income
~ The primary sources of income for two-thirds of commuters overall are
construction/trades and lodging/hotels.
' Primary Source of Incorme - Overall
~ Retail/grocery/liquor
3%
' War ouse/storage
Real estate sales 1 %
1% ~
Utilities Serv'
~ 40o Badrestaurant
Profl services ~ /o 10%
2%
~
' Lodging/hotel Constr/trades
32% 35%
~ Govt Education
10% 1%
' In comparing the two areas, on-site commuters' primary sources of income are almost
entirely construction/trades and government while Leadville commuters' primary sources
~ of income are lodging/hotels, construction/trades, and ba rs/restau rants.
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, Primary Source of Income - On-site and Leadville Compared
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Bar/restaur
ant
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Percent of Commuters at Given Location
~
~ Commuter Jobs
,
Commuters' main types of jobs are housekeeping/maintenance and construction.
Type of Job Commuters Overall
' Other Service
6% 6%
' Construdion Housekeeping/
~ 27% N maintenace
31 %
~ Managerial/supervisory
7% Admin Restaurant
~ 13% 10%
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~ Leadville commuters are more likely than on-site commuters to be employed in
housekeeping/maintenance, restaurant, or service positions, while on-site commuters
~ are more likely to work in construction, managerial/supervisory, or "other" positions.
~ Type of Jobs - On-site and Leadville Commuters
;~Ys ~:•=`t~';~~-, _ ~ ,
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Percerrt of Commuters at Given Location
~
~ Number of Jobs and Hours Worked '
~ On-site commuters have a slightly higher average number of jobs than Leadville
commuters in the summer and ski seasons and a much higher number in the spring and
fall. Overall, commuters hold fewer jobs than Eagle County residents, perhaps since the
~ time spent commuting prevents them from holding multiple jobs.
~ Average Number of Jobs
r::-- , =
~ ~'»~',~s.,,`ir. . i ^~Q.:r:. . ; 5"":~~-.-
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. # Jobs Spring/Fall .39 .98 .25
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~ On-site commuters work more hours on average than Leadville commuters, esPeciallY in
the spring and fall seasons.
r
Average Number of Hours Worked
~ - - . - - - -
, Ov+arall , On-site b Leadville
Commuters ~ Commuters
~ # Hours Summer 35.4 42.6 33.7
# Nours Ski Season ; 34.3 41.0 32.7
~ # Hours Spring/Fall 16.4 41.0 10.5
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~ SECTION 4 HOUSBNG INVENTORY AND
MARKET COWDITIONS
r This section of the report describes the housing supply in the study area portion of Eagle
County. It includes:
~ • estimates of the total number of residential units by area and the number occupied
by local residents as their primary homes;
~ • tenure (owner/renter);
• composition of housing supply including types of unit by region and by occupying
~ household;
• bedrooms;
~ • bathrooms;
• housing costs; and, , • location.
~ Number of Units
~ The State Demographer estima4es there were 21,044 housing units in Eagle County as
a whole as of mid-1997. The State estimated that 12,502 of these, or 59% were
occupied as primary homes. The other 41 % were used as second homes and vacation
~ accommodations. At 71 Vail had the highest percentage of units that were not used
as primary homes.
~ Eagle County Housing Units Estimate, 1997
Total.Units # Primary Homes Approx, °la Primary
-Homes
Avon 2,100 1,323 63%
_
Basalt ~ i ~59~ : 633'C- - 83~'!a
- - - - -
~ IEagle-~----~ ~
995 922~ ~ ~ - - - _ 93°la'
A _ _ _ - - ".V . _ _ _ _
~ GYpsum 987 941 95%
~MittfumlRe~ Ciiff ~$fl'~ ~91E s 88°l0
IV811 _ _ ~ - 8,78$ - - 1 r9$9 29°/O'
.
~Un~nco~rated $,$3, ~3 6,183i 74°l0
Total 21,044 12,502 59%
~ Source: State Demographer
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' Local officials estimate that 10,649 primary homes are located within the study area for
this project. This estimate was generated by using a combination of techniques
1 including building permit records for the municipalities and Census derivatives for the
unincorporated areas.
r Primary Homes by Community
~ 07 ~~A~
:,:.z~~a~~'~"~,~cj n«~::-#
~ Avon 2,048
M%-.t~~~
t Gypsum 1,462
M~nturn/Red~Cliff.~
.a..._ _ ,y.~..... ._~.,a~ .M s.~ ~ 1;060f
~ Vail 1,175
a---- , ~ ~ .
llrnncorpo"rated 4,3gg;
~ Total 10,649
Source: Municipal Planning Depts. 8 Eagle County Housing
Division
~ Tenure
~ Of the household surveys returned, 76% are from units in which their owners reside and
20% are from renters. Another 3% are from units owned by a member of the household
' and rented to other members and 1% are from units owned by a parent of a household
member.
~ Occupancy Status
Owned by a member of
household and rented to
1 others ~
3%
Rented/provided by
~ employer
3%
Rented from landlord
' 17%
Owned by parent(s)
1%
~
~ Owned by resident(s)
76%
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I As explained in the INTRODucTioN section of this report, it is believed that the survey
under-represents renters. Et is therefore assumed that the homeownership rate in the
~ study area is approximately 60%. This estimate was derived by applying the statewide
increase in the homeownership rate to the 1990 Census estimate for the portion of Eagle
~ County covered by this study. In 1990, the homeownership rate in Colorado was 59%.
By the first quarter of 1998, it had risen to 65.4%, an increase of 10.85%. When this rate
of increase is applied to the 1990 estimate of 54.2% for the study area, it follows that
~ 60% of the homes are now owner occupied and 40% are rented. This results in current
estimates of approximately 6,390 owner-occupied units and 4,260 renter-occupied units.
~ Despite the bias in the sample toward homeowners, the survey results on tenure by area
of the county is insightful. Based on survey results, down valley has the highest
percentage of homeowners. In both down valley and mid valley, tenure patterns are
~ fairly similar to typical communities in that most residents either own the home in which
they reside or they rent it from a landlord.
, The situation is different in Vail where there is greater variety. Vail has the lowest
percentage of both resident owners and renters who rent from landlords. This is
~ because Vail has higher than elsewhere percentages of units owned by parents of
household members and units owned by one member of the household while rented to
roommates.
~ Tenure bY Area
, ~ ~ . ~
~1;11.~ ILS A~L.~EX ~~1W~N ~/AI»LY
~
1 Owned by resident(s) 68.3 74.5 ~ 80.3
4:
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~ Rented from landlord 14.6 17.7 16.4
"g, MAZed b, Y
en 1
Owned & rented to others 6.5 3.2 1.7
Z „
r'° " m. ~
, . ~ ~1.5
~
100 100 100
~
Unit Type
~ The survey results indicate that 41 % of the residential units used as primary homes are
sing{e-family houses. This estimate should be considered somewhat high since renters
' who more often live in attached dwellings are under represented.
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' Unit Type
~ Other
1% ~
Accessory/caretaker Apartment
~ unit ~ 8%
~ Condominium
17%
Single-family house
I 41 % '
~ ownhouse
12°k
Mobile home Duplex
5% 15°k
~
~ • Most of the housing in the Vail area is attached; only about 20% of the households in
Vail reside in single-family homes as compared to 68% down valley.
' • Mobile homes com rise a si nifcant ortion of the down-valle housin suPPI
P 9 P Y 9 Y
, (roughly 11
• According to the survey, apartments comprise only 8% of the housing supply; this
~ figure is likely low, however, due to the under-representation of renters.
' Unit Type by Region
L
s ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ yzYlAl~ M[D 1/i~?~iL~EYDQWN' ~VA~~L'.EY; ~v~ ~x ~ '
' .
Apartment 5.9 10.1 4.6
Conduminium
~ Townhouse 16.1 12.8 10.4
Mobile home 3.4 10.8
Accessor/caretaker unit 0.4
100% 100% 100%
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~ Less than half of the renters in Eagle County live in apartments. While several large
apartment projects have been built in recent years, the majority of renters still reside in
~ units designed and built for owner occupancy.
' Unit Type by Own/Rent
~,::'s-~~i z.sw 3; ':~"r_"' ..r,.;:~„;3"".'; ~~~w^b.{: „h,L . :
Other ~a -~~c - ~a ~ "°a~`:~•~ '3„, . ..,,;s:,• ;~,:.,s;x, ~i^r•.;:~:~,.f~ :;F;,;~;
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Single-family house
F .y~„~ pW ~i~~~ ° tr n; • e~ • ~ L• ~
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z ~ S?~~C„ =Fi Eiy^~~ ~ v" A•~~'":'s
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~ ~ " sk~3',PrP"~Y , ~t'`~<. n~;'4 • V ~V ~s ~'.F.?~ tC~ .
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.n'~i.~ '~.:~r ,:.,,,;;L ~ - ~`'^~e,:;~'
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an'; x ~ ~ •;>.~:"~se> 'ri~:'`:~'~%~~,.;- ~'Ss = 7a ':,~s'~~ra
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t~+V: r~••a; ~;'f~..' J~~.Y,.~?s.,:.Yrta `~~4 ,i,r ,'~a~ Yez• . .r.
•'~i( ~';`;.'~'r: ; Y%'°wi ' ~~~:~^i,sN Y~`;~^r;.. $~~~~"".ti'„l":::-.'~
Condominium
~ ~ z ~ ~ . -~_~w
r,k~~;~'~;,;~;='~° -~r= ~~f -s.,. `~;%i=~,~i,~~'=~:,<:,,.
• ~~.,xC .d'~a~!.Y, f~x?~i;;`.~`~`r° ~ ~,5k
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APartment M,
.
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0
°/a Households
~
~ Less than half of the homeowners in Eagle County reside in single-family houses. The
only area where owner-occupied single-family homes out number attached housing is
down valley.
~ Unit Type by Area and Tenure
~ ----~-w-- ' Ai:LEY .
~ , ,.,-,~e..-_,~A1L:' _ARID V".._ ~DQUitN; Wi4Lt~
OWN % RENT % OWN % RENT % OWN % RENT %
h:~~~
Apat'ttrtle`~. nt:
m
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'Condominium 39 46 21 18 1 5
~ CiWC1hl15 ~ 7..:,-_.
Duplex 19 13 26 g 4
~a. " ~ 2;~; 6;,;, , . w 7•, . - ~.ra
Single-family house 23 8 37 5 77 26
IGBi'8~3k8r. Ut1IE w~F_µ~~
Other 1 4 1 5
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' Unit Type and Occupancy Compared
' A comparison of the various kinds of residential units to the types of household that
occupy them provides insight into the extent to which the housing supply meets the
' needs of residents. It appears that the overall match between the types of unit and the
composition of the households who occupy them is good. Generally, families live in the
large units (single-family homes, duplexes) while singles living alone and with
~ roommates tend to live in higher density attached types of housing.
• Nearly 90% of the single-family homes in the study area are occupied by families.
~ • Nearly one-third of all apartment units are occupied by adults living alone, a higher
percentage than live with unrelated roommates.
' • A r xim I °
pp o ate y 25 /o of the apartments are occupied by households with children,
' either single parents or couples.
llnit Type and Household Composition Compared
.
A artment G
p bndominium i 76wnhouse ,Duptex ~SF Mouse
n,~ ~ ei.n...... ~ . th"C.c
~ _n•,,,....:.,.~~
~ Adult living alone 32 26 15 10 6
. ;
v~nµgC~ ~r~er~f.w~ft~„~ dren` L uv
3
Couple 15 40 33 28 34
1--l
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'20 50
, Unrelated roommates 19 15 14 ~ 9 2
.
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3
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Other 3 1 1 1 1
. , ~ ~
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' Number of Bedrooms
~ Most of the residential uniYs that comprise the housing supply in the study area portion of
Eagle County are modera4e to large in terms of the number of bedrooms they have. The
average housing unit has 2.96 bedrooms (rooms designed as bedrooms). Roughly 2.6
~ rooms are used on average as bedrooms. Down valley homes tend to have more
bedrooms than homes in other areas of the county; 23.5% have two or fewer bedrooms
' as compared to 48.8% in Vail.
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~ Rooms Designed as Bedrooms
~ ~ x
=Bec!room~ ~VEi~ALL VA1L , ~ MIDVALLEY~ DOWM V~?LL`EY .
. _K ~
1 7.1 15.7 7.4 2.1
3 41.6 29.8 39.6 51.3
. _ .
14.0 ~1 0 ~ ~
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5+ 6.6 7.4 6.1 6.8
~
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, .
4°l0
~ According to the survey 50% of the apartment units in the countY have one bedroom
while all of the townhomes, duplexes, and mobile homes have two or more bedrooms.
'
Bedrooms by Type of Unit
`°'`#..E~ ~'t~O~ts ~'A t °la ~Co ~n'~lo TH "/o t Dp N6Hgolo, ; SF 1~,
~ .~.:<~~..__.._..M._. ~ _
1 50.0 16.8 0.7
W FWM
2.1 ,
W...,_., _ , . ._..w a.. ,..~x. ~.,.,.,r . _
3 13.5 18.4 53.3 58.9 50.0 45.3
87,
5 + 1.1 8.9 11.7
7 [E _ Y ~ C}.~ °TQ `7'"' _Ab~D 1 AF _~b0(}°l~ I"I
~ Bathrooms
Just under 15% of the primary homes in the study area have one bathroom; all others
~ have finro or more. Nearly 45% have three or more. The homes in the mid-valley area
have the largest number of bathrooms.
` Number of Bathrooms by Area
~ [ ~athrc~ot~s ; 1/Ef~L.G~ ~ 11AIi~ tD~~tA I~E'1~' ~ L1-~ 1tA
149 205 124 162
,
48 ~
3+ 44.2 36.8 51.8 35.5
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, Housing Costs
' The average amount paid per month for rent or mortgage in Eagle County is $1,239.
The median amount is slightly lower at $1,104. Both the average and median amounts
' are higher mid valley and down valley than in the Vail area. This is likely correlated to
length of residency. Vail residents have lived in the area longer overall (see the
PoPULaTioN AtvD DEnnoGRAPHics section of this report) and acquired housing when it
~ was less expensive. The cost differential is also related to the size of units; down-valley
homes tend to have a greater number of bedrooms and baths.
~ Monthly Housing Costs by Area
"CBVERALL YAIL . MID VALLEY ' DC)WN VAL.L.EY
~ Avg. Rent/Mortgage Pmt. $1,238.69 $1,136.27 $1,319.13 $1,138.28
jMedian $1,20~~ __$1,100
, HOA Fees $123.04 $198.17 $132.72 $55.32
, Approximately 46% of the households in Eagle County spend $1,200 or more per month
on rent or mortgage payments. Just over 15% pay less than $700 per month.
~ D'ustribution of Housing Costs by Area
_
OVERALL VAII. MID VALLEY ; DQWN YALLEY
% i % °lo ~ °Io
$0 0.2 0.5
P_-~299 1.1 2.5
$300 - 399 0.9 2.2 1.1
[$400 - 499 ~ ---2 . 3 . 6.7_ 1.4 , 2.0
$500 - 599 3.9 4.4 4.6 2.5
L ~]~8 = 6~9 ~ ; , - - - - - . - ~ _ -
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The following graph illustrates the extent to which mid-valley and down-valley residents
' spend more on their housing than Vail residents.
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1 A comparison of homes sold in 1998 reveals that current housing prices are somewhat
higher in Vail than in the mid-valley area and far higher than down valley. This supports
' the conclusion that housing payments are tower in Vail due to length of residency rather .
than the current cost of housing.
' Residential Sales in Eagle County, 1998
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Source: Vail Board of Realtors MLS
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, Homeowners tend to spend more per month for their housing but the difference is not as
great as might be expected. Approximately 30% of all renter households pay $1,200 or
~ more per month for rent.
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~ Average Rent by Number of Bedrooms
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' Average Rents by Area
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1 Vail $1,026..
~Mid I eY ~'~'~~$12`15~~. m:;_"~ .
, Down Valley $797
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HOA Fees
' Homeowners and condominium fees are an additional housing cost for all but 7.7% of
the households in the county. HOA fees tend to be higher in Vail than mid valley or
' down valley.
Monthly HOA Fees
z A OVERA~.I. 1 VAIL M10 VALLEYJ fDC?WN~YALLE',
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, Location
, Overall, 22% of the county's residents want to live in Vail. The Edwards/Homestead/
Singletree area is the second most preferred area with 20% of residents indicating it is
their first choice of location to live.
' Where Residents Want to Live, 1St Choice
' Rural areas Vail
Gypsum 15% 22%
~ 3%
Mintum/Red Cliff
Eagle
12% 4%
~ Ea9IeNail
9%
' Edwards/Homestead/ Avon
Singletree 7%
20%
~ Beaver
Creek/Arrowhead
8%
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Genera(iy, residents live in the area of the county where they want to live.
1 Approximately 77% of mid-valley residents want to live in mid-valley communities.
Approximately 84% of down-valley residents want to live in down-valley communities,
including rural areas.
~ Location Preferences by Area
WheW Lnre NoWU.,
OVERALL VAIL MID VALLEY DOWN VALLEY
Where Want to Live % % °/a %
. . . ~~r 87
Minturn/Red Cliff 4 2 7 p
O -agleNar!
Avon 7 1 12 2
IBk 4
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Edwards/Homestead/ 20 1 31 11
' Singletree ~ x
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TOTAL 100% , 100% 100% 100%
~ In almost all of the county's communities, the majority of residents want to live in the
location where they now live. The highest match is in Vail where 87% of the residents
, consider living in Vail to be their first choice.
, There are a couple of exceptions in the county. In Avon, less than half (40%) of the
town's current residents consider Avon to be their top preference in terms of location.
Among Gypsum's residents, only 25% want to live in Gypsum more so than elsewhere.
, A higher percentage of Gypsum's residents would prefer to live in the county's rural
areas.
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' Where Live Compared to 1St Preference
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SECTION 5 HOUSING PROBLEMS
' This section of the report identifies housing problems in Eagle County and uses key
measurements to quantify the extent and magnitude of the problems. Housing problems
~ examined include:
• Affordability and the number of households that are currently cost burdened by their
' rent or mortgage payments;
~ • Housing availability covering both for-rent and for-sale units;
• Satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current home and reasons for dissatisfaction;
' • Overcrowding;
~ • Problems unique to renters including units they live in being sold and inadequate
lease terms; and,
' • Impediments to home ownership.
' Affordability
~ Housing is generally considered to be affordable if the monthly rent or mortgage
payment does not exceed 30% of the gross income of all household members
combined. For consistency between owners and renters, utilities have not been
' included in the affordability calculations. On average, households spend 23% of their
gross income on rent or mortgage payments. This average indicates that housing is
currently affordable for the majority of the county's residents.
, A sizable ercen
p tage of the county's residents are cost burdened, however.
' Approximately 19.6% of the households surveyed spend more than 30% of the income
of inembers on housing. This percentage is somewhat lower than is actually the case,
however, due to the fact that renters are under-represented. By analyzing owners and
, renters separately, it appears that approximately 2,350 households (22%) are cost
burdened by their rent or mortgage payment.
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17% of homeowners spend more than 30% of fiheir income on housing. This is usually
the case since ovvners can not typically qualify fior mortgages if the debt service greatly
~ exceeds 30% of their income. By applying these percentages 4o the number of
households in the sfiudy area, it is estimated that 1,278 renter households and 1,074
owner households are cost burdened.
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A small percentage of the county's renter househoids are severely cost burdened. It is
~ estimated that 280 renter households (6.6% of the 4,260 renter households in the study
area) spend more than 51 % of their income on housing.
, There is little variation among the three areas covered by the study in housing
affordability as measured by the percentage of income spent on housing.
' Percentage of Income Spent on Housing by Area
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' Availability
Renta/s
~ Even though multiple apartment properties have been built since 1990, apartment -
availability remains very limited in Eagle County. Approximately 800 rental units have
~ been constructed this decade. Major projects include Eagle Bend - 340, Lake Creek -
270, Eagle Villas - 100, and Holy Cross Village - 61. Despite this new construction, the
Colorado Division of Housing reports that Eagle County continues to have the lowest
, vacancy rates statewide. For the first quarter of 1999, the State reported only one unit
was vacant of the 808 they surveyed, which equates to a vacancy rate of .1
' The Eagle County Housing Division monitors vacancies in apartment complexes
throughout Eagle County. Based on a sample of 1,191 units, the overall vacancy rate
, was 1.53% in April, 1999. While this rate is extremely low compared to the rates
typically found in urban areas, it is higher than the 12-month average of .9%.
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~ Seasonal fluctuations in vacancy rates correspond to variations in employment.
Occupancy levels are lovves4 during the summer months. Vacancy rates never come
~ close to levels that 4hreaten the economic viability of projects. Most apartment
developers and fheir lenders plan for vacancy rates in the 7% to 10% range. In 1998,
the average annual vacancy rate in Eagle County was .73% and the highest point
reached was 1.48%.
Apaa°tanaeng Vacancy Rages un Eagle County, 1998
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Vacancy rates vary by apartment type. Among one-bedroom units, there are often no
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reach the highest levels among 4hree-bedroom units. This appears 4o be the result of
differences in occupancy patterns; year-round residents can afford to live alone in one-
bedroom units vvhile multiple seasonal vvorkers share the larger units.
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~ For Sa/e
~ The availability of single-family homes and duplexes priced at levels that are affordable
for the county's residents is very limited. As of May 3, 1999, 423 single-family homes
and duplexes were for sale through the multiple listing service. Only 37 (8.8%) were
~ listed for prices below $300,000. Of these, all but 14 were in the Wolcott to Gypsum
area. Over half of the single-family homes and duplexes in the Vail and mid-valley area
were priced at or above $700,000.
' Single Family Homes and Duplexes For Sale, May 1999
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00,000 - $39q;999 r ~ 3 . . 21'. ~ _ ~ 123 :
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~ $400,000 - $499,999 5 30 11
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$50{3,Qt16 - $5991'398"
$600,000 - $699,999 13 20 1
`$700,40f}'and Above. ...3a.. . 174.
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Total 67 284 72
~ Source: Vail Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service
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` The availability of moderately-priced attached housing is also limited. Only two units
~ were listed for sale under $100,000. While availability starts to increase significantly at
the $200,000 price level, over 40% of the 477 attached units were priced at $500,000 or
above.
~ Condominiums and Townhomes For Sale, MaY 1999
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$250,000 - $299,999 16 31 1
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$350,000 - $399,999 28 21 0
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~ M00,Ofl4~ar Above. ~ x65 ,,J~ '128, 0
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Total 146 314 17
Source: Vail Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service
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Satisfaction
~ The majority of Eagle County's residents are satisfied with their housing. Approximately
84% of the persons surveyed indicated they are either "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with
~ their current residence. This overall estimate is overstated, however, since renters are
under-represented and satisfaction levels vary between owners and renters.
~Overall Housing Satisfaction Levels
~ Very dissatisfied
Not satisfed 300
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~ Very satisfied
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, Of the renters surveyed, 47% are either "not satisfied" or "very dissatisfied" with their
housing. This compares to only 9% of the homeowners. By applying these percentages
~ to current household estimates, it follows that 2,000 renter households and 575 owner
households are not satisfled with their housing.
~ Satisfaction by Own/Rent
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trends. The percentage of persons who are dissatisfied is higher mid valley than
elsewhere -17% compared to 12% in Vail and 13% down valley.
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~ 0 10 20 ~ 30 40 50 60
Both owners and renters in Vail tend to be "very satisfied" more frequently than other
residents of the county.
' Satisfaction Levels by Area and Own/Rent
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s~"f~
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Renters
1Jery
Satisfied 31.0 44.0 34.9
- ~ ; `3~::4~~~~
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Very dissatisfied 3.4 7.7 9.3
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~ The most frequently cited reasons for~dissatisfaction are the small size of units and the
high cost, followed by not being able to purchase. Relatively few residents mentioned
~ being too far from work or not being able to live in the community where they want to
live. Also, living too far from services or near vacation rentals was mentioned by only
~ 5% as a reason for dissatisfaction.
Reasons for Dissatisfaction
Too small : ~~$k ~a•=i%, ,
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~ ' >a's'. - a n?• ::s. .
Too expensive
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Can't buy, forced to rent
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,~•v "a - .;?U~;€`p~-.:::r... r':.~~- ~.E:F•P. 'd4 r•d"s<~' _~aEwY:?~;;•'i{ ~e„~.A ~ :a4d.e•:,,
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Overcrowded/no privacy
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Unit in poor condition yE.:;,.
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. y:~~,r° ° ~ ' . ~
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Pets not allowed ~
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z:f:':::~~ ~;'•.~tp'm':.
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. ~'C .S~n~ ~ ^ wJ , t~, ~~:..~"~e Ri~ ~.a ~c`sy''" -a _
3~,,.. S° ~i v>"~c:7: ,A; eLk `3. . ' ..~Y:` , _
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Too far from services ,x~.. x~~ • ==rr~~~. ~ =~R'~~° ~
. ..<.::u1t.T•~ ;~.~t t.X , ~ ' A, t:\.~, k: ; i~O{i':<ti :..~y: N"~
:iVib..~::h..e' #ea ~:A„ ' •'1t~~.^.. i~ rg...\,:.~.:,,.: LP1P.,
~ 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Reasons for dissatisfaction vary by area. Vail residents are more likely to cite living with
' roommates and not being able to have pets. Down-valley residents more frequently
mentioned being too far from work. Being located too far from services was more often
mentioned by Vail residents than persons living elsewhere.
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Reasons for Dissatisfaction by Area
_rVI1D i/~~CrCEY- ' HOWW"CIST'
~ - - - - ~ % , °lo _
Overcrowded/no privacy 21 27 31
- - - - -
~Tac? exp~nsive A_.~ nmm50
Too far to work 6 4 22
~No# in desired
~ - - - _ _ i_-- -
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Pets not allowed 29 20 10
_ . - - r - - -
iLiving wth roammates 29 1 1 L 6
Unit in poor condition 29 14 22
_38 _ _ ~ _ _ - 49 -
~ Can't buy, forced to rent 41 39 38
16~ofa- r from Senti-c-es~
Near vacation rentals 6 7
_
Qther ~ _
_ . 3 __......v:....
TOTAL 274 242 263
Note: Totals exceed 100% due to multiple responses. •
~
While renters tended to cite more reasons for dissatisfaction, the relative frequency
~ generally paralleled the responses of homeowners. With two exceptions ("pets not
allowed" and "can't buy, forced to renY'), owners and renters are very similar in their
~ reasons for dissatisfaction with their housing.
Reasons for Dissatisfaction by Own/Rent
' _ m_ ~ _ _ - Owners 9 I Renters
Overcro~wded/_no_,privacy 2 _ 5 28
~ ~Tao expensive-
Too far to work 8 10
~960 n~@Slt"8C~ toWti
90 _
~ Pets not allowed ~ 4 ` 34
-
Unit in poor condition 12 27
~ - - ~ ~ - ~ -
Can't buy, forced to rent 74
~ ~TOO fiit~t6rti sei"itlCes 4
Near vacation rentals 6 4
iC3ther ~ _ -
` ~34 91,
~ ~TOTAL 175 333
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Overcrowding
~ Comparing the number of rooms desi9ned as bedrooms to those used as bedrooms is a
measurement of overcrowding that is superior to other standards. This examination
~ revealed that overcrowding is more common among smaller units yet found among all
sizes except possibly five-bedroom homes. By applying the percentages of
overcrowded units in the supply of approximately 10,650 primary residences, it appears
~ that about 350 units are overcrowded.
~ Rooms Designed Compared to Used as Bedrooms
~
Use~d as ~ 4Desia~ryned as~Beclrooms 0
~'~~-e~ `X Bed~ooms~.~
1 2 3 4 5+
~
h ~ -
1 ~ r.'~ '.W~ a.7~~~ `:~yk€wr y," 2~ ~IO.? ' . c a s•'tp/OZ~ ~ a~~"~~ ~ d:. ~1~D~p_~x ~ z,,,.~.... , . ,z~.._.. ..~ws..:,_.u~ ...:_.,~.zn~ ~w,~.,..» .,,,.n
~ 2 4% 74% 32% 9% ~
4 3%0 45% 36%
~ N- ~ ~ F 5+~~ t ~~p ~ tgs°.~t,.~~~~ ~.w, `c~m~ ~w ~ ~m..-
~~v.-~ ;a'... ~ d R b.,,~ ~..:.:a
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
~ This methodology does not take into account a common type of overcrowding in Eagle
County - unrelated roommates sharing bedrooms. Renters often must share bedrooms,
which is a common reason for dissatisfaction. While the frequency of this situation was
not measured, it is known to occur often. Employers who master lease rental units for
their employees usually place three to four employees in each finro-bedroom unit.
~
Problems Facing Renters
~ Renters are particularly susceptible to rising housin costs and limited availabilit . Bein
9 Y 9
displaced because the units in which they live are sold and insecurity due to inadequate
~ leases are two problems examined that are unique to renters.
~ Renta/s for Sa/e
One problem that renters experience is displacement when the units in which they reside
~ are sold. If displacement occurs during the peak winter season, renters face a
particularly tough hardship because rentals are extremely difficult to find, camping is not
a temporary alternative and work hours are long, leaving them little time to seek
~ replacement housing.
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~ Almost 8% of the renter households in Ea le Count a roximatel 340 households
9 Y ~ PP Y )
are at risk of being displaced since the units in which they reside are currently listed for
~ sale.
' Renter-Occupied Units Listed For Sale
~OVEFtAIL ' VAiL F MID VALLEY V DOWIC
VALLEY-,~
L!~ar 6&",.
~ Yes 7.8 95 45 15.3
No 92'2 2.H mgi :8~4~7~
100% 100% 100% 100%
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~ The concern about renters being displaced because the units in which they reside are
sold is warranted based on recent trends. In the past three years, 20% of the renters in
Eagle County (estimated to be about 852 households) have moved because their
residences were sold. Renters in the mid valley have been impacted the most by the
sale of units. Nearly'/< of the renters now residing in the mid-valley area indicated they
moved in the past three years because their homes were sold and they were forced to
vacate.
~ Have Moved because Home Was Sold
OVERALL VAIL MID VALLEY DOWN VALLEY
~No 80 88 76 87
~ Lease Terms
~ Approximately 25% of the renters in Eagle County do not have long-term leases for the
units in which they reside but rather rent on a month-to-month basis. These renters are
~ subject to increases in rental rates more often than every year and may be forced to
vacate their units with minimal notice. _ Only 5% of the rental units are leased for six-
month periods, a small figure relative to the seasonal fluctuations in employment in the
~ county.
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~ Lease Terms
, Other No lease - month to
g% month
25%
3 months
1%
~6 months
12 months 5%
~ 61%
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~ Renters in the Vail area are at greater risk of losing their units or having their rents
raised unexpectedly since 32% do not have leases.
~I Lease Terms by Area
P R ~IIL M~ " MID~11'ACL~If`~ ~~1C5WN~VA~~
0~«r:a~.
5 ?....,s~u,a~,9t 06
z: `,rzai:
No lease - month to month 32 24 22
3,:mont~his
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6 months 8 4 4
~ ~~S~F; ~
~~45= ~ ~69 `
~a..
Other 16 ~ 4 w 14
~I Impediments to Ownership
As described in the ItvTRODuCTIOrv section of this report, approximately 40% of the
~ county's residents rent. Many of them want to purchase homes but have not for many
reasons. The total cost of housing that is for sale is the most frequently mentioned
r` reason followed by high down payments. The fact that housing is not available where
renters want to buy was seldom mentioned.
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~ Reason Mlhy Have Not Purchased Home
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~ - - ~ -Overall VAIL- MiD - ~OWN
VAi.l.Elf 1/ALLEY
Total cost 83.6 84.2 82.9 84.6
_ _ - -
Lack o do_wn ayme?~t 55.3"
_L
Lack of housing type choice 38.2 42.1 37.6 36.5
Cant ~uali far a foan ~ ~ ~ 32 . 4; 26. 421
~ ' L--_7- ~ . _3~i 29_.9', .
~Housing not available~where I ~ 24.2 31.6 21.4 ~ 25.0
want to live
~ -
!Gheaper to rent 15.9[ 23.7 - 12.0, ~ 19.2
-
Other 11.6 18.4 9.4 11.5
~ ~ - -
' 'fbtal ; - - 267.6 1r- _ 28f.6 ~ ~LL - 253.8 ; .v 288.5
= - _ _ ~ - . ~ - - - _ _
Note:: Total exceeds 100% due to mulitple responses.
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SECTION 6 SOLUTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
~ This section of the report presents findings from the surveys concerning the conception
and structure of possible housing programs and projects. The following issues are
~ examined:
• Homeownership opportunities;
~ • Deed restrictions;
~ • Trade offs;
~ • Support for various employee housing alternatives;
• Where different types of housing should be located;
~
• Who should be responsible for affordable housing;
~ • Employer participation in housing solutions;
~ • Employer support for development of employee housing; and,
• Employer support for regional, county-wide approaches.
~
Homeownership Opportunities
~ Two groups constitute the market for for-sale housing:
~ 1. Renters who want and can afford to purchase; and,
~ 2. Current homeowners who want to purchase a different home.
Renters
~ The first group-renters who want to buy a home and can afford to do so based on
current household income-consists of approximately 1,790 households. This estimate
~t is based on the following assumptions:
~
• About 56% of current renters in Eagle County want to buy a home in the area within
~ the next three years. Applying this percentage to the estimated 4,260 renter
households, roughly 2,386 renters want to buy within the next three years. The
0 percentage is highest mid valley and lowest in Vail.
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• An annual income of at least $35,000 is required, based roughly on a minimum
~ purchase price of about $115,000 with a 5% down payment and a 30-year fixed rate
loan at 7%. ($115,000 is about the lowest price typically offered in mountain
communities when public subsidies are provided.)
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Renters Who Want to Buy Home in the Area Within 3 Years
Py
LDownt.~a e .
Yes 56°!0 50% 59% 56%
1`~rJolO
~I ~
Uncertain 22% 25% 21 % 20%
_ - ~°`I QO°!c
About 25% of renters in Eagle County have incomes below the $35,000 annual
~ threshold. The number of renters who want to buy (2,386) therefore should be reduced
by this amount to reach an estimate of approximately 1,790 renters who are potential
candidates for home ownership. This number is still somewhat inflated because it is
based on current household incomes. With limited exceptions, renters living with
unrelated roommates will not be able or want to purchase homes together. Thus the
~ percentage of renters who income qualify would be somewhat lower.
Household Income Distribution By Own/Rent
~ ~ ;a~ ~'~k t~"" a~ f TM . ,
' ~C~1t1111 f 8t'~~ , .
,
$0 -14,999 2°l0 7%
~ ~
$20,000 - 24,999 2.5% 5%
~
,..~$25 ,TMW
~fl~ fl ~
. ~ F..... _~2..5~Ir,
~
$30,000 - 34,999 4% 5%
~ ~~3~~p.. fl. t~? u~n39~,~~~ M,
$40,000 - 44,999 5% 10%
~~S;Qt3~~9f9~9w -,44°~°
~ ,~~.z
$50;000 -'54,999 6% 10%
_ i,YV3~ ~~~~F~YM 7~~~~.,,...,. 4/L r
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~ $60,000 - 64,999 9% 8%
y
~ $70,000 74,999 7% 3%
~Ctd R94Ve~ ~47% . ._V 7M,
~ 100% 100%
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Total cost is the primary reason why most renters have not purchased a home yet. Lack
of a down payment was cited by over half as another reason.
~I Why Renters Have Not Yet Purchased
~
'I 90%
r'~, F ~~Ar u ' 3 q 'c~`~ 'r :--t , - v~~- ;80% ~ Overall
¦Vail
? Mid-valley
70% a 13 1 d 3J3~ij yF..
? Down valley ~ ~ g 1 7 a?~ ~ H ~
AnNz
60% ~
k~,
101
3 „p 710~,,,,.' 50% a k€m " r s m8 O
O x ov ~ ~ ~ ffi ~fS3 ,3" .3
ao%
a 30%
20%
0 : ~ k
1O/0
0°k
, Total cost Lack of Lack of Can't Housing not Cheaper to Other
down housing qualify for available rent
payment type choice loan where I
want to live
'I Note: A list of "other" reasons is included in the appendix.
~ Current Homeowners
The second group--current homeowners interested in purchasing a different home-
~ consists of approximately 2,812 households. This estimate is based on the assumption
that 60% of the 10,649 households in the study area portion of Eagle County-or 6,390
households--are owners and that 44% of them are interested in purchasing a different
~ home. This group was not income qualified because the equity they have in their current
homes is unknown. Slightly more mid-valley homeowners are interested in purchasing a
- new home than Vail or down-valley residents.
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~ Current Homeowner Interested in Purchasing Other Home
~ t}verall~ ~ ~1%ail ~.Nlid valleyj own v~11ey~,
Yes 44% 42% 47% 42%
I. ~ ,~53°fo~ , i~ ~
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The primary reason why current homeowners overall wish to purchase a different home
'I is to own a larger home, although this was less important to down-valley residents.
Somewhat more important for down-valley residents is living in a different location. Vail
homeowners are the least concerned about living in a different location.
Reasons for Wanting to Purchase Different Home
~ ~ ~ ~v a11~ ;`Yaal= ~oMtd ` ~own
N x:~ ~ralley~, ` val
~I Own larger home
59% 63% 63% 50%
RE, ~ ' ~ '
n ~l s~ex enstve horne
t~,. . K~. ~ ~410 3~ ~~4%
. w~ ~ L.
. _
Live in different location 40% 25% 36% 51 %
R 11
,
21°la r.~~~ ~ w 1~°l0;
Note: A list of "other" reasons is included in the appendix. Multiple choice question,
,I responses exceed 100%.
Deed Restrictions ,I
Deed restrictions limit the rate and amount by which homes may appreciate through
~ resale price caps attached to the deed. Deed restrictions therefore limit the return on
investment by restricting growth in equity. These restrictions are typically placed on
housing units that are developed with public subsidies or incentives such as density
bonuses.
Several questions were asked, first indirectfy and then directly, about perceptions and
~ acceptability of deed restrictions. All potential homebuyers, both owners who want a
different home and renters who want to buy in three years without consideration of
~ income eligibility, were asked the importance of various reasons for purchasing a home.
Stability, control over home, and return on investment rank highest in importance for
prospective purchasers overall, afthough Vail residents place slightly less importance on
~ appreciation than residents of the other two areas. Somewhat less important overall are
income tax deductions for mortgage interest and long-term commitment to the
community.
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~ Importance of Reasons for Purchasing Home
d
Long-term commitment to
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~ insight into the potential acceptance of deed restriction programs that cap appreciation.
Only 5% of potential homebuyers overall feel return on investment/appreciation is not
important while 52% feel it is very important. Current Vail residents are the least likely to
' rank appreciation as very important while down-valley residents are the most likely to
value stability and control over their home.
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~ Importance of Return on Investment/Home Appreciation
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, A more direct approach was then taken with potential homebuyers by asking the extent
to which a resale price limitation would impact their purchase decision. The options
~ were:
• Not at all-limitations on resale prices would not be a factor;
' • VerY little-limitations would not be a key consideration;
~ • Moderately-resale price limits would be an important consideration; and,
~ f Very much-resale limitations would probably not be acceptable.
Over half of the potential homebuyers overall indicated that a resale price limitation
~ would very much impact their purchase decisions and would probably be unacceptable.
About 18% stated that a resale price limitation would not impact their decision at all or
~ very little.
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~ Impact of Deed Restrictions on Purchase Decisions
, Not at all
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Deed restrictions are generally acceptable to more Vail residents than mid- or down-
~ valley residents. They are unacceptable to over half of mid-valley residents.
Impact of Deed Restrictions on Purchase Decisions by Area
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Potential homebuyers stated that a home with a 3% cap on annual appreciation would
, need to be priced 23% below market for them to buy it.
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' Trade Offs
, Trade offs must be made to provide and maintain affordable housing because land,
construction, and other development costs are high and "affordable" levels are below
market value. Eagle County residents were asked to rank the importance of various
~ factors that influence housing selection: price of home, community you want to live in,
unit size, unit type, amenities, and desire to own. The largest percentage of Eagle
~ County residents chose desire to own as their most important factor. The next largest
percentage chose price of home. Few Eagle County residents consider unit type, size,
or amenities as top factors in choosing a place to live. When making trade offs, it
' appears that owning a home of any type at a price one can afford and in a community in
which one wishes to live generally outweigh the opportunity to live in a larger single-
family home with more amenities in a less desirable location.
, Top Factor in Choosing Place to Live
'
, Desire to own
~ Amenities
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' Price of home
0% 5% 10% 15% 20°h 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
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~ This pattern is even more apparent when one examines the top two factors Eagle
County residents selected as most important in choosing a place to live. Desire to own
and price of the home were among the top two choices of Eagle County residents; far
~ fewer chose unit type, size, or amenities as one of their top two choices.
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' Top Two Factors in Choosing Place to Live
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, Distinct differences exist between residents of the three areas concerning the most
important factor in choosing a place to live. Many more Vail residents rank living in their
desired community as the most important factor than residents of the other two areas,
~ while the desire to own is somewhat less important for Vail residents than residents of
the other two areas.
' Top Factor in Choosing a Place to Live
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' Differences between the three areas also appear when examining the top two factors in
choosing a place to live. Desire to own and price of home are important to more down-
, valley and mid-valley residents than Vail residents while living in their desired community
is important to more Vail residents.
~ Top Two Factors in Choosing a Place to Live
Comparison of Three Areas 14
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Renters were asked if they would move to or live in a community other than their first
' preference if this allowed them to buy a home. More than half overall said "yes." Mid-
valley renters are the most willing to move to buy a home, while Vail renters are largely
undecided.
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, Renter Willingness to Move To Buy Residence
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, Employee Housing Alternatives
' Eagle County residents were asked which of various alternatives they supported for
developing employee housing:
, • Well over half support inclusionary zoning, whereby a percentage of all new homes
are designated employee housing;
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for a percentage of all new jobs created;
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• Residents are overwhel n I
mig y opposed to a property or sales tax increase while half
, are opposed to an employee head tax; and,
• Many residents are uncertain about density bonuses and devefopment fee waivers,
' which may reflect a lack of knowledge and/or awareness about these alternatives.
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Support for Development of Employee Housing
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WherE: Housing Should Be Built
' Ea9le CountY residents were asked where housin9 for various PoPulations should be
' built. "Throughout the county" was the most popular choice for all types of housing
excepi: seasonal ski area employee housing; 52% of Eagle County residents feel
housing for these employees should be built in Vail. The second choice for where
~ immigrant housing should be built was "not in county," although only 17% made this
choice.
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' Where Housing for Various Populations Should be BuiGt
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county
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~ employees
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~FBt`~ilieS With__Child---r'en 1 11 °!o ~ 9' -20% ~ 96% ~ ~26ow, - r 27'°aW ~22°lo LL; ; 76°!0 2°10
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Essential employees 16% 7% ~ 10% 15% 12% 11 % 7% ~ 81 % 3%
~ ;ItTII111g1'ant WG6ket5' - ~ - 9'lc p- 9% , 50/(o ' 80/co ' S° ~ 660/6 17%
Construction workers 5% 5% 5% 8% 8% 8% 9% 81 % 4%
, iEntry level and mid- ~ 9°lo r8°lo T;~i1°lo i 11% 7~fo ; 84% 2%
imanagement singles!
uples
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' Seniors 6% 6% 6% 6% 9% 14% 11 % 82% 2%
?LovV Wage !-12°0 ~ 8'0 : i 6°Jo- 1n% ; ~9% s__ 600 _ • 7$% 3%
C'8tatUS@NIC@ WOCkefS
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~ *Multiple choice question; totals exceed 100%.
Responsibility for Affordlable Housing
, Eagle County residents think that large employers, private developers, and/or local
governments should be responsible for building or providing funds for affordaboe
community housing. Vail residents tend to favor private developers somewhat more
' than large employers. There is much less support for local citizens/the general public or
visitors and tourists being responsible for providing affordable housing.
' Who Should be Responsible For Affordable Community Wousing
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econd home owners
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Visitors/tourists aMid-valley
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' public Private developers
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All employers
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
~ Percent of Area
Note: Percentages exceed 100 due to multiple responses.
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Responses from Vail residents totaled 361 % whereas mid-vailey responses totaled
~ 350% and down-valley responses 339%. In other words, Vail residents chose a higher
number of responses from the options presented, indicating that they generally feel
~ responsibility for affordable housing should be shared by more entities.
Employer Participation in Housing Solutions
'
Half of the employers surveyed reported that they currently provide housing or
, renUmortgage subsidies to an average of 68 employees per employer. This percentage
may be overstated since larger employers tended to respond to the survey more than
small businesses. The employers who provide housing offer an average of 59 units.
~ About half of the employers responding to the question stated they would be willing to
assist their employees with housing in the future through master leasing rental units.
Other popular options were down payment loans/grants and security deposits. Least
, popular were building housing on site and mortgage subsidies.
' Employers' Preferred Methods For Assisting with Employee Housing
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, Employers' Support for Development of Employee Housing
Employers were asked which of several alternatives they would support for developing
~ employee housing. Well over half of the employers responding to the question would
support inclusionary zoning, development fee waivers, and density bonuses for
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~ developing employee housing. An employee head tax and sales or property tax
increases are the least favored alternatives.
' Employer Support for Development of Employee Housing
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Employer Support for Regional, County-wide Approaches
~ Employers were also asked whether they would support a regional, county-wide
approach for various housing matters. The employers responding to the question largely
' supported a regional, county-wide approach for most housing matters with the exception
of fees/taxes for housing, as illustrated in the foilowing graph.
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' SECTION 7 DESIGN
' In this section of the report, more detailed information is provided for the design of
housing projects and programs. It covers:
~ • Unit type options;
t • Bedrooms;
• Amenities,
' * Neighborhoods;
• Location; and, ~ • Value of design options.
~ Unit Type
' Individuals were asked to indicate their first preference for type of residence given what
they can afford and are willing to pay. In previous studies covering mountain resort
' communities, the housing type preference question did not specify cost parameters and
over 90% of the respondents selected the single-family home choice. In order to take
into consideration cost limitations in this study, the options provided in the 1999
' household survey included prices. These prices were intended to reflect the relative
difference in the cost of the various types of housing. The options were as follows:
' • Condominium priced at $125,000;
• Two-story townhome priced at $175,000;
~ • Duplex priced at $225,000;
~ • Single-family home priced at $250,000;
' • Mobile home priced at $75,000, with lot rent of $200; or,
• Manufactured home including lot at $175,000.
' Including prices greatly increased the extent to which the responses will be helpful when
designing housing projects. As shown by the following chart, not only are housing types
' other than single-family homes acceptable to potential home buyers, they are the most
preferred by approximately 44%.
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~ Type of Unit Desired by Potential Home Buyers
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Manufadured Home Condominium
Townhome
~ 14% 8%
Mobile Home 13%
1%
s ,I w,s~'; ~sa
' Duplex
g%
~ Single-family House
56%
~
Preferences vary by community:
' • Fewer than half of Vail's residents (40%) chose a single-family home priced at
$250,000 as their first preference; townhomes priced at $175,000 were selected by
' 22% followed by condominiums at $125,000 (18%);
• Very few residents indicated mobile homes were their first choice although
~ approximately 22% of the down-valley residents would prefer to buy a manufactured
home on a lot over the other options presented; and,
' • Duplexes were selected by fewer residents than condominiums or townhomes in all
three areas.
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Type of Unit Desired by Potential Home Buyers, by Area
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Mobile home priced-at $75,000, w/ $200 lot rent 1.4 1.4~ ainufa~ured~h~me~inclu~ing lot ~t $97~,pi~t~ . ' _ ~6:G 1~~~3'~ :`~2~~ 1;
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~ Number of Bedrooms
~ For any specific project, the ideal bedroom mix will depend upon multiple factors
including:
~ • The target group to be served;
• The type of project;
~ • Location; and,
• Price (rent or sale price).
~ Data from the household survey can be extrapolated in the future when specific projects
are planned to generate recommendations on bedroom mix. Because extensive
information is available on the performance of apartment properties built in recent years
regarding absorption and occupancy by number of bedrooms, it is suggested that the
1 survey data be used in combination with actual performance to determine bedroom mix
for future rental projects.
Amenities
~
In-unit washers and dryers received the top ranking among 11 optional amenities survey
~ participants were asked to rate on a scale where 1= not important and 5= very
important. Eagle County's climate influences what persons look for in housing. Two of
the three top-ranked amenities are directly related to the climate - energy efficient heat
~ and sunlight.
~ Importance of Amenities
NIN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER
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' Neighborhoods
~ The importance that Eagle County's residents place on the outdoors is c4ear when
considering the features that residents seek in their neighborhoods. Private yards and
decks/patios tied for the most important features. Allowing pets followed closely.
~ Curbside recycling received a relatively high ranking at fourth overall. On-site or nearby
day care received the lowest rating. This is often the case since most residents do not
~ have children; among those with children, day care typically receives a very high rating
in terms of importance.
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Two broad issues related to location were examined. The first involved site-specific
issues, such as proximity to services and facilities. The second set of criteria pertained
to the desirability of living near various types of neighbors.
~ Site /ssues
The first set of considerations related to housing sites considered a variety of 14 factors.
~ Of these, views were considered to be the most important. Being near the heart of town
or the ski slopes received much lower ratings than being near quiet areas and open
space. Proximity to a recycling center received a rating of 2.6 whereas having curbside
~ recycling in neighborhoods received a rating of 3.4.
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than from either seasonal workers or vacation homes. Having neighbors simitar in
~ incomes and lifestyles received a rating of nearly 3.5.
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Value of Design Options .
~ Each household was asked to indicate how much more theY would be willin9 to PaY Per
month in renUmortgage for five design options. A garage received the highest value
~ ($59.63 per month) followed by an additional bedroom with a monthly value of $54.56.
The overall rating of $24.73 for an additional bathroom makes it difficult to justify the
expense of providing more than the minimum number of bathrooms since the cost of
construction usually requires that the monthly payment be increased by at least $50.00.
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ADDITIONAL 100-SQ FT IN UNIT $700.00 $0.00 $700.00 $37.01
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It should be noted that the dollar values assigned do not necessarily correlate to the
~ relative importance ratings. For example, extra storage was given a rating of 4.1, slightly
higher than garages/covered parking at 3.9. Garages were given a much higher value
than storage lockers, however ($59.63 as compared to $9.74).
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SECTION 8 - TRENDS ANALYSIS
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ey fndings from the 1990 Housmg Needs Assessment employee survey and the 1999
~ household survey have been compared to examine changes in housing conditions in
Eagle County. Since the surveys were distributed through two different methods (the
1990 survey was distributed through place of employment), these comparisons should
~ not be considered precise but rather viewed as general indications of trends.
Income Levels
~ The median household income has increased aPProximatelY 62% since 1990. The
average (mean) income has increased over 97%. The large difference between the
~ average and median incomes in 1999 is due to ths inclusion of several households with
very large incomes. Therefore, the increase of 62% in the median is more reflective of
~ the change in income that the general population has experienced.
Income Levels Compared
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Mean $43,570 $85,889 97.1%
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Housing costs overall have increased more than income. The average mortgage
payment has increased nearly 87% since 1990. Rent increases appear to be matching
increases in income at approximately 62%.
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~ Age
~ The population in Eagle County is significantly older than it was in 1990. The average
age in 1990 was 33.8. By 1999, the average age had increased to 42.4.
~ Children
~ There are more children living in Eagle County now than was the case in 1990. In 1990,
there was an average of .56 children per household. The average has since increased
to .7.
Satisfaction with Housing
Overall, housing satisfaction levels appear to have increased since 1990. This finding is
somewhat skewed, however, by the over-representation of owners.
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~ The percentage of households who are cost burdened by their rent/mortgage payment
has increased from 15.5% in 1990 to 19.6% 1999.
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SECTION 9-- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Population
Since 1990, the countY's PoPulation has been 9rowin9 at rates of around 5% to 6.5% Per
year. Much of the growth has been occurring in unincorporated areas and, in recent
years, in down-valley communities while the population level has flattened in the Vail
area. Eagle County's growth rate has been double that of the state as a whole but
similar to neighboring Summit County.
About 14% of the county's households consist of one person living alone and 40%
consist of two persons. Children live in less than 37% of the househo{ds.
The median household income in the study area is $65,000. It varies by community
from a low of $55,000 in the Minturn/Red Cliff area to a high of $80,000 in the
~ Edwards/Homestead/Singletree area.
Employment
'I Job growth has been occurring at rates of between 7% and 8%. It is estimated that there
are 38,140 full- and part-time jobs in Eagle County as a whole which are held by 31,784
employees. The average annual increase in jobs of 7.6% was almost two percentage
points higher than the population growth rate of 5.7%, indicating that the number of
locally available employees needed to fill jobs may not have kept pace with the growth in
employment.
~ Approximately 42% of the employers surveyed plan to increase the number of persons
~ they employ during the next year. Based on these results, it is estimated that 300
persons will be hired in the following year. This estimate is low compared to the number
of jobs created annually in recent years (about 2,500 to 3,000).
Approximately 58% of the wage and salary jobs in Eagle County are in the retail trade
and senrices sectors, with average 1997 wages of $19,492 and $24,921, respectively.
f It is estimated that there were roughly 1,680 unfilled jobs when the survey was taken in
March and 1,564 unfilled jobs last summer. These estimates include both full-time and
part-time positions. On average, about four persons per business were not hired or left
~ because they lacked housing.
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Employers feel that their entry-level professionals have the greatest difficulty finding
housing and that employees' being unable to purchase homes is a bigger problem than
employees finding rental housing.
Commuting
There is a significant level of commuting within the county. Of the communities in Eagle
~ County, Avon and Vail house the lowest percentage of their workers - about 30% and
35% respectively, yet each community houses persons who work elsewhere. Only 65%
of Vail's residents who work are employed in Vail and 57% of Avon's residents work in
Avon. The extent to which these patterns could be changed is questionable since,
generally, residents live in the area of the county where they want to live.
It is estimated that 14% of the count 's em lo ees or over 4,000 ersons commute in
Y p Y p to
~ the county for work. About half live in Lake County and most of them rent. The majority
N works in Vail. At least one-fourth speak Spanish. Many have family members who also
commute to Eagle County for work. It is roughly estimated that more than one-third
would prefer to live in Eagle County. The percentage is higher (60%) among Leadville
residents.
Housing Supply and Costs
It is estimated that less than 60% of the 21,044 housing units in the county as of 1997
were primary homes. Approximately 10,650 of the units which are occupied as primary
homes are located in the study area. It is estimated that 40% (4,260 units) are rentals
and 60% (6,390 units) are owner occupied. Single-family homes comprise about 40% of
the housing supply; the majority of units occupied by residents in all areas except down
~ valley are attached types of housing. Less than half of the renters in the study area live
in apartments; most reside in units designed and built for owner occupancy.
~ The average amount paid per month for rent or mortgage in Eagle County is $1,239 and
the median amount is slightly lower at $1,104. Both the average and median amounts
are higher mid valley and down valley than in the Vail area. Residents who live down
~ valley tend to have larger homes - more bedrooms and bathrooms. While these homes
are currently priced lower than homes in Vail now cost, mid-valley residents have larger
~ monthly housing payments. The reason appears to be related to length of residency. In
general, Vail residents have lived in the area longer than mid- or down-valley residents.
They purchased their homes when prices were lower.
~ Housing prices are expensive in Eagle CountY. In 1998, the avera9e Price for a
condominium or townhome was nearly $500,000. In Vail, the average price of single-
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~ family homes exceeded $1 million. The avera e rent a ment in Ea le Count excee
9 p y g y ds
$1,000 per month. Average rents are slightly higher in the mid-valley area than in Vail.
~ Down-valley rents are significantly lower yet still average nearly $800 per month.
~ Housing Affordability
~ Approximately 2,350 households (22% of the total) spend more than 30% of the
combined incomes of household members on rent or mortgage payments and are,
therefore, cost burdened. Renters are more frequently cost burdened than owners; 30%
~ of renters (1,278 renter households) compared to 17% of homeowners (1,074 owner
households) spend more than 30% of their income on housing. It is estimated that 280
renter households (6.6% of the 4,260 renter households in the study area) spend more
~ than 51 % of their income on housing.
~ Availability
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~ Of the 423 single-family homes and duplexes that were for sale through the multiple
listing service in May, only 37 (8.8%) were listed for prices below $300,000, and all but
14 were in the Wolcott to Gypsum area. Over 40% of the 477 condominium/townhome
~ units were priced at $500,000 or above; only two units were listed for sale under
$100, 000.
~ Even though multiple apartment properties have been built since 1990, apartment
availability remains very limited in Eagle County. The Colorado Division of Housing
~ reports that Eagle County continues to have the lowest vacancy rates statewide. For the
first quarter of 1999, the State reported only one unit was vacant of the 808 they
surveyed, which equates to a vacancy rate of.1
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Renter Problems
Many renters in Eagle County face being displaced. It is estimated that roughlY 850
renter households have moved in the past three years because their unit was sold. At
~ present, about 8% of the renters in Eagle County (340 households) live in units that are
listed for sale. Approximately 25% of all renters live in units on a month-to-month basis
~ without the protection of long-term leases.
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~ Overcrowding
~ It appears that at least 350 housing units are overcrowded based on a comparison of
rooms designed as bedrooms to rooms used as bedrooms. This methodology does not
take into account overcrowding when unrelated adults are forced to share bedrooms.
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Satisfaction
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Approximately 2,000 renter households and 575 owner households are not satisfied with
~ their housing. The small size of units and their high cost were the main reasons for
dissatisfaction.
~ Suggestions
~ • Conduct an inventory of housing units, monitor changes in use of housing units (ie.
rental units being sold to second homeowners), and develop programs to preserve
the existing housing supply.
~ • Develo more rentaI
p housing. The demand for urnts to house new employees and
~ employees who now commute but want to live in Eagle County is sufficiently strong
to support the additional development of apartments. Until the vacancy rate reaches
a level more in line with other communities, efforts to develop apartments should not
~ be curtailed.
• Develop for-sale housing. The demand for homeownership appears to be very
~ strong. It is estimated that as many as 1,790 renters are interested in and could
potentially afford to purchase a home if provided at prices substantially below
market. Many residents (roughly 2,800 households) who already own a home are
~ interested in buying different homes. Most want to move up into larger homes.
Doing so would free up housing for entry-level home buyers if sellers were required
~ to deed restrict their homes in order to be eligible to purchase larger homes.
• Develop uniform deed restrictions throughout the county. While the majority of
~ residents consider return on investment as an important consideration and would not
accept deed restrictions, 18% stated that a resale price limitation would not impact
their decision at all or very little. Potential homebuyers stated that a home with a 3%
~ cap on annual appreciation would need to be priced 23% below market for them to
buy it.
~ • Concentrate for-sale development efforts on attached housing and manufactured
housing. Given high construction costs, limited land availability and the willingness
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~ of residents to accept living in condominiums, townhomes and manufactured
housing, efforts to provide site-built single-family homes should only be pursued if
~ done to help subsidize the costs of entry-level attached housing.
~ • Address the special needs of the growing Spanish-speaking population. It is
estimated that 2,420 employees do not speak English as their first language. This
trend could be, in part, the result of housing conditions. If it continues, there will be
~ further impacts on housing needs. Special needs include rental units designed for
large families, lease documents in Spanish and bilingual leasing personnel.
~ • Develop county-wide commercial linkage and inclusionary zoning programs.
Requiring employers to provide housing for employees is supported by nearly 70% of
the county's residents. Well over half support requiring that a percentage of all new
~ homes be designated for employee housing.
~ • Work with employers, particularly the larger ones, and private developers to provide
housing. Residents support a strong role by local governments although they do not
favor increased taxes.
~ • Develop affordable housing throughout the county except for seasonal workers,
whose housing should be concentrated in Vail.
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Why Are You Dissatisfied with Your Residence (other)
~ Bad design, bad quality
Bad landlord
Built our complex too tight
~ Co-workers
Dirty neighbors
Eagle Vi11as
Electricity too expensive
Feels like college dorm life at 40
Frankly, too many violent, drunk, stoned non-Americans
~ Hard to have a child care home in Avon (laws)
I thought that if I paid $170K for a house, I'd be insulated from trailer trash. I was wrong.
Live with parents
Long to live in more natural setting
~ Mobile home park
Neighbors all slobs
New modular - poor quality
~ No garage
No garage/storage
No kitchen
11 No storage, no yard, no washer/dryer
No yard
Noise from neighbors, drive-by music too loud
~ Noisy
Noisy neighbors
Noisy neighbors
Noisy newborn
~ On busy road, short on storage, bedrooms small
Our downtown Gypsum area is rundown
Renter neighbors - 6 of them
~ Renting ground
Rude second homeowners
They not repair something en broke (sic)
~ To mine rich people (sic)
Too much highway noise
Townhome, can't afford single family
, Traffic
Young renters and interstate noise next door
~ Why Do You Wish to Purchase a Different Home Than You Now Own (other)
Access to backcountry, have a yard, equestrian zoned
Acreage
~ Away from all the growth and development
Away from immigrants
Cleaner neighbors, more land
~ Closer to work
Divorcing
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Duplex, rental income
~ Garage
Garage
Get away from condominium noise
Get away from neighbor's barking dogs
~ Higher quality construction
I can own a larger, less expensive home in Gartield County, and work in Aspen
Investment
~ Investment
Leave area
Less crowded area
~ Lower monthly payment
More better views, more land
More land
~ More privacy
More rural, ranch on acreage
More yard area
New environment, tired of same old thing
~ New experience
Newerhome
No condo association
' Not Eagle County
One floor
Own newer home
~ Privacy, garage
Quality of home
Quiet less dense area
~ Ranch
Reinvest
Remodel and sell
Rent income
~ Rental income
Rental investment
Rental property
' Rural acreage
Rural area
Safer area
, Second garage space
Second property
SFR @ $400K
~ Single family
Single family
Single family
Single family with yard
~ Smaller, energy efficient
To build design of my choice
To get a warmer home and better built
~ To get single-family
To have a yard and garage
To have land for horses
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To live in the mountains with kind and friendly community
~ To own a different type/style of home (not mobile)
To own our own home and not a duplex
To own property
~ To rent out
Too much development in this area
Two car garage
Want to leave Eagle County
, We're adopting
, Renters: Why You Have Not Purchased Yet (other)
Artificially mflated pnces
As a foreigner, I believe it is difficult although I own property in Australia
' Hard to save $30,000 down raising 2 kids on my own
Haven't won the lottery yet
Job requires frequent moves
~ Just opening a business, iYs priority
Lack of knowledge about process
Lack of reasonable high rise with services
Out of luck on housing lottery
~ Plans to return to school, investment not worth it
Prices too damn high
Qualify for a loan, but not enough to buy a house (don't want to live in trailer park!)
~ Ridiculously expensive
Type and price of house not available
We tried to buy, but egotistical real estate agent basically laughed at us. If I'm not a
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Eagle County
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HOUSING STUDY 1999
~ To better understand housing needs in Eagle County, the local governments of the valley are sponsoring the following survey of area
residents. The information from the survey will help local communities plan appropriate solutions to housing problems identified by
the survey. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope within 10 days.
, This page of the survey (front and back) contains questions applicable to the entire household.
The remaining pages are individual surveys to be distributed to up to three adult members of the household.
Keep in mind that the survey is completely confidential, and please remember to return all comaleted pages.
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Do you live in or nearest to: What is the total monthly RENT and/or MORTGAGE PAYMENT?
, 16 Vail n=793 mean=$1239 - OR - Not applicable/don't pay rent/
5 Mintum/Red Cliff n=661 mortgage paid off
~ 11 Eagfe-Vail What is the average MONTHLY cosf of condo/homeowner fees?
14 Avon
Beaver Creek/Arrowhead (DO NOT INCLUDE UTILITIES)
23 Edwards/Homestead/Singletree mean=$123 - OR - Not applicable/don't pay
~ 19 Eagle n=366
11 Gypsum What is the average MONTHLY cost of utilities, including heat,
1 Rural areas water, sewer, electricity and trash removal, but NOT inciuding
, telephone or cable TV?
mean=$173 - OR- included in rent
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR HOUSEHOLD AND RESIDENCE: n=714
~ Is this residence: n=774 How much do you think you can afford to pay for housing per
75 Owned by resident(s) month? (your share if single, total rent/mortgage if family)
1 Owned by parent(s)
, 17 Rented from a landlord mean=$1297, n=623
3 Rented from or provided by an empioyer What is the total gross annual income of all household members
3 Both owned by a member of your household and rented to others combined?
, Free-caretaking mean=$85,889, n=728
- Other:
Including yourself, children, and others,
' What type of residence is this? n=766 how many persons live in this household? mean=2.7, n=768
8 Apartment - Room without kitchen
17 Condominium 40 Single-family house Of these persons, how many are under
12.5 Townhouse Accessory/caretaker unit the age of 18? (MARK "0" IF NONE) mean=0.7, n=758
~ 16 Duplex 1 Other:
5 Mobile home Which best describes this household? 35 Couple with child(ren)
14 Adult living alone 8.5 Unrelated roommates
~ How many rooms are: 5 Single parent with child(ren) 4 Family members and
32 Couple unrelated roommates
a. Designed as bedrooms mean=2.9, n=747 2 Other
b. Used as bedrooms mean=2.6, n=682
~ How many motor vehicles are owned by members
How many bafhrooms are in the residence? of your household? (MARK "0" IF NONE)
mean=2.2, n=758
~ mean=2.3, n=746
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~ 63 Please rate the importance of the following items with regards to choosing How much more would you be willing to pay per month in
62 a place to live. Use a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means "Not Important" rent or mortgage for the following options? (Indicate zeroif
~ 61 and 5 means "Very Important. " you would not pay exfra for the item.)
60 Not Very
59 Im ortant Im oRant
58 Ai?ienities" : : - ; ~ ~ " mean=$26, n=503 additional bathroom
~ 57 Energy efficiency/gas heat mean=4.4 n=763
s6 In-unit washer/dryer 4.5 760
55 On-site laundry facilities 3.4 685 mean=$59, n=518 garage
sa Garage%overed parking 3.9 760
5 3 Sunlight 4.3 762
52Extra storage 4.1 753 mean=$57, n=499 additional bedroom
5=1 Office space for business use 2.6 749
' so ~ Workshop space 2.8 750
49 Multiple bathrooms 4.1 760 mean=$11, n=500 storage locker (50 feet)
41 Two or more phone lines 2.9 760
~ 47 Sound roofin 4.0 751
a6 Nei hborti,obd/Pro ert , Eeatures mean=$39, n=510 additional 100 square feet in unit
as Deck/patio mean=4A n=761 '
~ aa Private yard 4.0 765
43 Shared common areas 2.3 746
42 On-site or nearby day care 1.9 754
al Woodburning allowed 2.4 754
, 40 Woodbuming prohibited 2.2 742
39 Kids' recreation facilities 2.7 745
38 Adult recreation facilities 3.2 754
~ 37 Garden space 3.3 753
36 Pets allowed 3.8 763
3s Curbside rec clin 3.4 756
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~ 33 Near to ski slopes ~ mean=2.6 n=753
3z Near to work 3.6 764
IF311 Close to open space 3.8 761
3o Near schools 2.6 759
29 Quality of schools 3:6 754
28 Near grocery store/shopping 3.5 760
' 277 Near quiet area offering solitude 4.0 765
i 26 Near heart of town 2.4 767
2s Near trails 3.3 = 763
24 Near to public transportation 2.8 763
' 23 Views 4:0 768
zz Climate 3.8 766
21 Sense of community 3.8 763
~ 20 Neighbors similar to you in terms of income, 3.5 760
19 lifestyle, etc.
Area where few vacation homes are located 3.1 ~762 .
' 1=7 Area away from young seasonal workers 3.5 , 757
16 s Area away from ovemight/weekly rentals 760 .
ls Near recycling center 2.6 758
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Where should housing for the following population groups be built?
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l to Seasonal ski area employees 741 52 18 23 39 ° 19 8 7 48 '1
' 9 Families with children 738 11 12 20 16 26 27 - 22 76 2
[~8] Essential employees (medical, emergency, utility, transportation and schools)' 735 16 7_ 10 15 12 11 7 81 3
= Immigrant workers 722 9 9 5 8 8 7 10 66 17
~=6 Construction workers 722 55' 5 8 8 8 9 81 4
=5 Entry-level and mid-management singles and couples 730 9 6 11 11 11 10 7 84 2
a Seniors ` 725 6 6` 66 9 14 11 82 2
3 11 Low wage retail/service workers 726 12 8 6 10 9 6 8 78 3
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, How long have you resided and/or been employed in the area? Please ignore current housing costs and availability. Rank the fop
3 Less than 6 months 17 More than 3, up to 6 years three locations where you would most prefer to live. Mark your firsf
3 Six months to 1 year 17 More than 6, up to 10 years preference with a 1, 2nd Preference with a 2, and 3rd Preference wifh
~ 11 More than one, up to 3 years 48 More than 10 years a 3. (Leave remainder blank if it's not one of your top three
n=1040 preferences.) n=1147
Do you live in the area: 97 Year-round 3 Ski season only Preference
n=1004 22 Vail
' Are you currently employed? n=944 4 Minturn/Red Cliff
23 Yes, self-employed in own business 9 Eagle-Vail
67 Yes, work for an employer 7 Avon
' . No IF NO, SKIP TO RESIDENCE SATISFACTION 8 Beaver CreeklArrowhead
20 Edwards/Homestead/Singletree
Location of Your Work n=822 12 Eagle
, 1 Primarily in your home office SKIPTO RESIDENCE SATISFACT/ON 3 Gypsum
83 At employer's piace of business 15 Rural areas
I Primarily in a vacation home (housekeeping, cook, etc.)
5 Primarily servicing second homes (security, maintenance, etc.
, GlIRRENT HOMEOWNERS ONLY. .
How many days per week do you typically use the following modes
of transportation to get to work? If you currently own your home, are you interested in purchasing a
, Drive alone mean=4.9 n=774 different home?
Carpool 1.0 375 44 Yes (IF YES) What are the reasons?
Bus 0.9 354 56 No 59 To own a larger home
Hitchhike .002 303 n=808 14 To own a less expensive home
~ WaIk/Bike 0.9 364 40 To live in a different location
21 Other:
If a shuttle connected your neighborhood to the bus, would you use n=346
~ the bus more often? 28 Yes 72 No n=782 IF YOU ANSWERED YES--SKIP TO "ALL POTENTIAL HOME
Which best describes your satisfaction with your current residence? BUYERS" SECTION
49 Very satisfied 13 Not sa6sfied n=967 IF YOU ANSWERED NO--SKIP TO "AREA HOUSING ISSUES"
' 35.5 Satisfied 2.5 Very dissatisfied SECTION
If not satisfied or very dissatisfied, why? (MARKALL THATAPPL)) :<','CURRENT "RENTERS ONLY 4.
' 27 Overcrowded/no privacy 18 Unit in poor condition
44 Too expensive 44 Too small Is where you live currently for sale? n=264
9 Too far to work 39 Can't buy, forced to rent 8 Yes
, 9 Not in desired town 5 Too far from services (grocery, 92 No
18 Pets not allowed school, bus stop, etc.)
12 Living with roommates 5 Near vacation rentals How long is your lease? n=221
' n=245 20 Other: 26 No lease - month to month
1 3 months
Please rank in order the following facfors so we can better 4.5 6 months
understand the trade-offs you make when choosing a place to live. 60 12 months
' Mark "1 " for the most important factor, "2" for the second mosf $ Other:
imporfant factor, and so on. n=886 Have you had to move within the past three years because fhe place
percentage ranked first you rented was sold? n=234
' Price of home , 48 ' a 19 Yes (how many times?) mean=1.6, n=47
Community you want 37 81 No
to live in
' Unit type 15 Do you want to buy a home in this area within the next three years?
Unit size 15 57 Yes n=238
Amenities . 9 ~ . 22 No1F NO-SKIP TO "AREA HOUSING ISSUES"
, Desire to own 44 21 Uncertain
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~ s~ If you have wanted to purchase a residence but haven't done so, whaf Who should be responsible for building or providing funds for
56 reasons have prevented you from buying? (MARKALL THATAPPLI) affordable community housing? (MARKALL THATAPPLI)
ss 84 Total cost n=207 33 All employers n=991
' sa 62 Lack of down payment 56 Large employers only (over 50 empioyees)
s3 38 Lack of housing type choice (e.g., no single-family homes) 55 Local governments
s2 32 Can't qualify for a loan 40 Nonprofit housing organizations
si 24 Housing not available where I want to live 48 Local housing authorities
' so 16 Cheaper to rent 56 Private developers
49 12 Other: 14 Local citizens/general public
48 17 Visitors/tourists
~ 47 Would you move to or live in a community other than your first 30 Second home owners
46 preference if this allowed you to buy a residence? n=206
as 59 Yes 15 No 26 Uncertain Would you support the following for development of employee
44 housing? YES NO UNCERT
~ 43 -~;q~~ pO ~.~~4 y~ME`BUY'FRS n~,e' Development excise tax on resideMial and 38 42 20
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al Sales tax increase 14 78 9
, ao What would be your first preference for type of residence given what Employee head tax 31 50 19
39 you can afford and are willing to pay? n=501 Property tax increase 9 84 7
3s 8 Condominium priced at $125,000 Density bonuses 30 32 38
U61 ~ 13 Two-story townhome priced at $175,000 Development fee waivers 39 28.5 33
8 Duplex priced at $225,000 Inclusionary zoning (a percentage of all new 60 23 16
3s 56 Single-family house priced at $250,000 homes are,for employees)
UL 1 Mobile home priced at $75,000 with lot rent of $200/month Commercial linkage (employers provide housing 66 18 16
3 14 Manufactured home inc4uding lot priced at $175,000 for a percentage of new jobs created)
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31 How much do you have available for a down payment? (Include the ~A8(1UT YC3U"
V29 portion of home equify you could spend on a down payment if you What is your PRfMARY source of income? n=916
would sell a home you now own.) 5 BaNrestaurant 3 Real estate sales
28 mean =$67,655, n=359 13 Construction/trades 2 Property management (long- a
27 5 School district short-term rentals)
26 How important to you are the following reasons for purchasing a home? 9 Govemment 5 Recreation/attractions
25 Nor O y~=£ 6 Lodging/hotel/B&B Parent/inheritance
24 27 Professional services 5 Retail/grocery/liquor
23 Interest deduction on income taxes mean=3.7 n=544 1 Utilities 10 Retirement
22 Retum:ominvestment/home , , ' • 4.2 . ,543 Manufacturing 8 Service
21 ~,appreciation'°~ Warehouse/storage
19 Stab lol over home--no landlord ~ye 4.3 549
Jobs Held by Season Number of Jobs Average Hours
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h' 540 , n=769 Per Week
1$ Fixed cost--no annual rent increase 4.1 537 Summer mean=1.1 40.3 n=703
» Long term,commitment to 548 ` Ski season 1.2 43.5
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Y- Spring/Fall shoulder seasons 1.0 37.2
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Cl Resale price caps through deed restrictions limit the future Do you have the same primaryjob year-round, ordifferenf
appreciation of a home and the retum on the investment. To what primary jobs in winter and in summer? 91 Same 9 Differ
extent might a resale price limitation impact your purchase decision? n=921
Ir9 6 Not at all--limitations on resale prices would not be a factor What is fhe location of your PRIMARY WINTER employment?
12 Very little--limitations would not be a key consideration 30 Vail 5.5 Eagle-Vail
29.5 Moderately--resale price limits would be an important consideration 11 Edwards/Homestead/Singletree 3 Gypsum
52.5 Very much--resale limitations would probably not be acceptable 29 AvonlBeaver Creek/Arrowhead 3 Minturn/Red Cliff
~ n=522 12 Eagle 7 Other
6 How much below market would a home with a 3 percenf cap on annual
5 appreciation need to be priced for you fo buy it? n=427 What is your indrvidual annual gross income before taxes?
~ 8 0°Jo, at market mean=$55,424, n=914
24 23% below market (n=167) What is yourage? mean=42.4 Gender 48 M 52 F
67 OR Would not buy a deed-restricted home n=1007 n=973
~ EAGLE COUNTYHOUS/NG NEEDS ASSESSMENT EMPLOYER SURVEY
PERCENTAGE RESPONSES
~ Local govemments in Eagle County are undertaking a comprehensive assessment of housing needs throughout the county. This
information will be used to plan projects, allocate resources and assist the private sector to develop housing needed by the county's
~ residents. We need input from employers to do this effectively. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your responses
are confidential and will only be presented in combination with responses from other employers; information about your specific
business will remain private. Thank you.
~1. Name of business
5. How many employees do you have at al{ locations? (include
~ contract labor; if self-employed, insert "1 Do NOT include year-round
employees on the seasonal lines.)
Telephone # means ' Full-time Part-time TOTAL
~ Contact person
Year-round 87.7 15.5 98.7
Physical Address n=39 n=22 n=38
' Summer seasonal 75.1 25.8 71.7
n=14 n=12 n=19
2. Type of business: n=42 Winter seasonal (peak) 451.1 216 413.4
=9 n=8 n=14
01) 9.5 Barlrestaurant n
,02) 2 Recreation/attractions/amusements g. In what type of housing do summer seasonal employees
03) 2 Retaillgrocery/liquor live? (ENTER PERCENTAGES)
04) 7 Hotel 98% live in standard housing (apartments, mobile homes,
105) 5 Property management (long- and short-term rentals) townhomes, etc.) n=25
06) 2 Commercial services 14°/a camp n=7
07) 14 Professional services 2% stay in non-winterized cabins n=1
08) 12 Government 14% stay in motels n=4
9) Education
10) 5 Real estate 7. How many positions at your business are currently unfilled?
11) 2 Utilities mean=6.5, n=35 Full-time
112) 26 Construction/trades mean=7.3, n=27 Part-time
13) Manufacturing
14) Warehouse / storage B. How many jobs were unfilled this past summer?
,15) 12 Other: mean=3.1, n=35 Full-time
mean=3.6, n=28 Part-time
3. Size of commercial space occupied:
' How many business locations do you have? mean=2.6, n=36 9. Of your total employees, how many do not speak English as
their primary language? mean=18.2, n=40
What is the approximate square footage of all space within the
building(s) your business occupies, including storage? 10. How many people, in your estimation, were not hired or left
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mean=9643,n=23 Your emPloYment last Year because the
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Lacked housing: 3.9 persons, n=36
If your business is hotel/lodging or property management, identify Lacked transportation: 0.7 persons, n=25
' the number of units/rooms you operate/manage. Lacked day care: 0.3 persons, n=27
mean=49.5, n=6 Lacked parking: .004 persons, n=22
4. How long has this business been operating? n=42 11. Which of your employees have a housing problem?
1-- Less than 2 years NO MODERATE MAJOR
) 14 2 to 5 years PROBLEM PROBLEM
Seasonal workers mean=3.0, n=25
3) 12 5 to 10 years Entry level professionals mean=3.2, n=29
29 10 to 20 years
45 More than 20 years Mid-management ...........mean=2.7, n=29
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Upper management ...........mean=1.9, n=27
Retail/service clerks mean=2.9, n=16
, General labor ...........mean=3.0, n=25
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,12. Which is the biaaer problem for your business? n=42 19. Where do your employees live? (ENTER PERCENTAGES)
1) 32 Employees unable to find affordable rental units 13% Vail n=42
OR 16% Edwards/Homestead/Singletree
2) 68 Employees unabie to purchase homes 12% Avon
113. What problems other than housin9 ne9ativelY imPact Your Beaver Creek/Arrowhead
ability to hire and retain employees? (CHECKALL THAT 10% Eagle-Vail
APPLY) n=42 8% Gypsum
11) 26 Lowwages 4°!o Minturn/RedCliff
2) 13 Job quality 19.5% Eagle
' 3) 82 General high cost of living 3% Rural
4) 26 Competition from outside Eagle County areas
5) 33 Employee work ethic 1% Summit County
6) 15 Language barriers 9% Lake County/Leadville
~7) 18 Insuffcient job training/skills 1% Garfield County
~8) 13 Other: 2% Other
~14. Do you provide housing or rentlmortgage subsidies for any 20. How does the number of employees you have today compare
of your employees? n=42 to the number of employees you had 5 years ago? n=42
1) 50 Yes 2) 50 No (GO TO Q.16) 1 76 More em lo ees toda than 5 ears a o
~ 5. (IF YES) How many units? mean=58.6, n=20 2) 7 Fewer employees today than 5 years ago
How many emulovees? mean=68.2, n=20 3) 12 No change (GO TO Q. 22)
4) 5 N/A - not in business 5 years
~6. In the future, would you be willing to assist your employees 21. If you have more employees today, please choose the ONE
with housing through one or more of the following methods? main reason wh ou have more em lo ees: n=42
YES NO UNCERTAIN Y Y P Y
Master leasing rental units....... 33 ...............33...............33 n=39 1) 17 Increased the size of space in which you do business
' Security deposits 26...............36............. 38.5 n=39 2) $ Increased the number of locations for your business
Rent subsidies ........................20.5 .............46...............33 n=39 3) 19 More employees in the same space - expanded hours
Down payment loans/grants ...27.5 .............40............. 32.5 n=40 4) 19 More employees in the same space - more demanding
~ Mortgage guarantees.............. 17.5........... 47.5 ..............35 n=40 clientele
Mortgage subsidies ..................13...............51...............36 n=39 5) 36 Other:
Building housing on site 13 ...............54...............33 n=39
Building housing off site....... ....15 ...............49...............36 n=39 22• During the next year, will the number of persons you employ:
' Purchase existing housing 15 ...............39...............46 n=39 1 ) 58.5 Stay the same n=42
2) Decrease
17. Would you support the following for development of 3) 41.5 Increase
~ employee housing?
Yes No UNCERTAIN 23. (IF INCREASE) How many more persons do you plan to hire?
Development excise tax on mean=5.4, n=14
residential and commercial
' construction 32...............38...............30 n=37 24. Have you moved your rip mary business location from one
Sales tax increase 21............. 60.5..............18 n=38 community to another within the past three years? n=42
Employee head tax .................10.5.............66...............24 n=38 1) 88 No
~ Property tax increase :::::::::::::::17.:::;::::;;:::.47..36 n=36 2) 12 Yes (from to )
Density bonuses . 36. .22............... 42 n=36
Development fee waivers 44 ...............22...............33 n=36 25. Did the move improve your ability to find employees? n=42
Inclusionary zoning (a 1) Yes 2) 100 No
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are for employees) 53...............24...............24 n=38
Commercial linkage (employers ThaYs all! 7hank you very much for taking the time to complete this
, provide housing for a percentage survey. Please return the survey by faxing to:
of new jobs created) 29...............42...............29 n=38 (303) 449-6587 OR (970) 479-2452.
8. Do you support a regional, county-wide approach for the If you have questions about this survey, please call Melanie Rees at
~ following? (303) 682-3049.
YES NO UNCERTAIN
Administration of the
, housing authority ....................52.5 .............20............. 27.5 n=40
Development requirements...... 54 20.5..............26 n=39
Fees/taxes for housing 22 ...............42...............36 n=36
~ Incentives for housing 67...:......... ..13............... 20 n=30
Deed restrictions .....................51.5. .,27...............21 n=33
, Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment
Commuter Intercept Survey--PERCENTAGE RESPONSES
' 1. Do you speak: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) n=313 12. Where do you work? n=311
1) 56 :English 1) 63 Vail
2) 42 Spanish 2) 20 Avon/Beaver Creek/Arrowhead
'3) 2 Other: 3) 7 Edwards/Cordillera
4) 7 Eagle
2. Do you read: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLI) n=309 5) - Minturn/ Red Cliff
1) 57 English 6) 1 Gypsum
12) 41 Spanish 7) 1 Other:
3) 2 Other:
13. How long (time) is your commute on average, one way?
Where do you live? n=306 mean=60.47 minutes, n=27'7
1) 83 Leadville/Lake County
2) 5 Glenwood Springs/Garfield County 14. If you live with family, do other family members: n=265
) Metro Denver region 1) 61 Commute to jobs in Eagle County
) 9 Summit County 2) 18 Work near where you live
t5) 4 Other 3) 12 Commute to jobs in other counties
4) 7 Both work nearby and commute
What type of home do you live in? n=312 5) 3 Neither - they do not have jobs
) 28.5 House
2) 44 Mobile home 15. How much do you work during each season?
27 Apartment/condominium/townhome # JOBS # HOURS
0.8 35 Summer
5. How many bedrooms are in your home? mean=2.7, n=258 0.8 34 Ski season
0.4 16 Spring/fall shoulder seasons
Do you own or rent your home? n=306
) 41 Own 2) 59 Rent 16. How many days per week do you use the following types of
transportation to get to work? (Enter "0" ifNone) n=169
What is the total monthly renUmortgage payment? 1) Drive alone anean=2.6 days
mean =$530, n=305 2) Carpool nnean=0.6 days
3) Bus mean=2.1 days
What do you pay, on average, in monthly utilities and fees? 4) Hitchhike mean=.003 days
mean =$167, n=301 5) Other mean=.003 days
9. Who lives in your household? n=311 17. What is your PRIMARY source of income? n=309
) 10 Self alone 01) 10 Baz/restaurant
) 7 Single parent with child(ren) 02) 34 Construction/trades
3) 18 Couple 03) 1 Education
04 10 Govemment
43 Couple with child(ren)
) 3.5 Unrelated roommates OS) 31 Lodging/hotel
6) 18 Family members and unrelated roommates 06) 2 Professional services
07) 4 Utilities
Other: 08) - Manufacturing
09) 1 Real estate sales
0. Where do you want to live? n=305 ] 0) - Property management (long- and short-term rentals)
1) 48.5 In the community where you now live OR 11) - Recreation/amactions
18 Vail area 12) - Parendinheritance
) 15 Avon area 13) 3 Retail/grocery/liquor
4) 8.5 Edwards area 14) - Retirement
0) 5 Eagle/Gypsum 15) 1 Service
) 4 Minturn/Red Cliff 16) 1 Warehouse/storage
) 1 Elsewhere in Eagle County 18. What type of job do you have? n=292
1) 5.5 Service (store clerk, van/bus driver, guest services)
1. Would you move to Eagle County if the following types of 2) 32 Housekeeping/maintenance
housing became available? n=313 3) 10 Restaurant (cook, dishwasher, waiting tables)
YES NO LTNCERTAIN 4) 13 Administrative (secretary, teller, reservations)
, Mobile homes 44 53 3 5) 7 ManageriaUsupervisory
Apartments 31 66 3 6) 27 Construction
Condos/townhomes 21 70 9 7) 6 Other
~ Houses 41 50 8.5
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Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fczx 970-479-2157
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FR: Bob McLaurin
Town Manager
RE: FY 2000 Capital and RETT Budgets
DT: September 2, 1999
Attached to this memorandum are the proposed budgets for the Capital Projects and
RETT funds for the fiscal period 2000 -2004. As you will recall, these documents were
originally prepared as part of the 1999 - 2000 biennial budget. These budgets have
been revised to reflect our most current thinking.
It is our intention to review these documents at the Council meeting on September 7th.
We will be doing this at the evening meeting in order to provide the opportunity to use
TV to help communicate this information. The Council can make any changes to these
budgets on the night of the 7th or any time prior to the adoption of the budget.
Capital Projects Budget
There are two documents associated with the Capital Projects Budget. These include a
summary of the proposed capital projects for the period 2000 through 2004. The left
hand column is a project title and the middle columns show the estimated project cost.
Finally, the right hand column provides a more detailed description of the project. The
revenue summary page shows forecasted revenues for the five year period. There is
also a summary of interFund transfers as well as forecasted fund balances for the five
year period. Finally, there is a summary of our changes to the FY 2000 Capital Projects
Budget.
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As indicated on the summary of recommended changes to the Capital Projects, I am
recommending significant changes to the capitat projects budget. The 2000 budget
includies funding for:
? Construction of the new fire station'
? Construction design of the streetscape improvements for West Meadow Drive
? Canstruction of landscape medians on the frontage road from the Main Vail
Raundabout to Blue Cow Chute.
? Design of Lionshead Public Improvements. This is necessary if we are to
coordinate the construction of public improvements with the construction of the new
hotel.
? Irriplementation of new way finding signage
? Purchase of document imaging software and hardware to address our growing
storage needs
? Replacement of the PBX switch for a new telephone system
? Replacement of operating system for the AS 400 computer. ? Construction of a new community room/branch library at the Bright Horizons Space.
It should be noted that the proposed construction of the West Meadow Drive in 2001 is
funded by changes are being funded by delaying street reconstruction projects in the
residential areas (e.g. Vail Valley Drive, etc). It should also be noted that the revenue
forecast for the Capital Project Fund includes allocating an additional $250,000 to the
general fund, changing the sales tax split from 44.5% to 43%.
RETTBudget
The proposed RETT budget is also attached to this memorandum. The major revisions
to the RETT budget in 2000 include; $250,000 to master plan a park and other facilities _
on Danovan Park, an addition of $250,000 to the budget to build the parK portion of
Donovan Park and a reduction of $975,000 by deferring the parking lot improvements
at Ford Park.
I havP included a line item for a some type of community facility on Donovan Park, but
have not included any dollars to fund the project. We have run the numbers and
believe that the RETT fund could handle the debt service on about $10 million dollars to
finance a community facility on Donovan Park.
'The $5 million cost is an ESTIMATED COST. We do not yet have a site or construction design.
The final price will be determined when the project is bid. Also it is anticipated that this project will be
funded either by a General Obligation Bond, or through a lease purchase. Over the next few months the
Counc:il will need to decide how to fund this construction.
• Capital Projects Fund
Five Year Summary of Revenue and Expenditures
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Revenue 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Proiect Information
Salcs Tax 6,751,000 6,987,285 7,231,840 7,484,954 7,746,928 In 2000 allocates $250k to GF. Growth al 3.5"/0. Sales tax split between GF and CFF is 57 % and
43% respectively a change from 55.5% and 44.5%
Lease Revenuc 55,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 Lease revenue from Cily Market
CDOT Reimbursemcnt 1,000,000 1,000,000 Reimbursement for the roundabout construotion
' Fire Station Lease Proceeds 5,000,000 Lease purchase the new fire staUon
Transfer fmm Parking Structure Fund 875,457 875,098 876,729 876,469 875,752 Parking structures debt service on bonds
Interest income & Other 100,000 ] 00 000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Total Revcnue 13 781 457 S 022,3R3 9,268,569 8,521,4
23 S 782 680
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Capital Projects Fund
Five Year Sunvnaiy of Revenue and Expenditures
' 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Proicct Information
Expenditures
Equipment Purchascs Fire T?uck Replacement . 550,000 Replace trucks at the end of their usefiil lives
Fire Tnick Addition 190,000 190,000 Additionai truck for Ihird wmpany '
Da;umeut Imagiug 200,000 Estimate lo provide imaging hardware and software town wide
Sweeper fcrr Village 25,000 "Walk bchind" sweeper and lrash vacuum
Snow Plow 125,000 Suow plow and sander for frontage road mainlenance, only rcquiru3 if we take over maiatenance of
frontagc roads
Street Sweeper 150,000 Sweeper to enhance service and reliabihty
Technology Upgrade 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Allocate a portion of capital pmja;ts fund to keep up wil h tee;hnolobry
Repower Buses , 152,000 160,000 Replace tratumissions and engines to extend uscfid life
Replace Buses 2,020,000 1,381,000 1,480,000 1,170,000 Replace buses at end ofuseful lives
800 MHz raeiio system 152,372 152,372 152,372 152,372 Principal and interest payments to lease purc;hase rddius m(9)8
PBX Sysiem & OS Upgrade 250,000
Subtotal Equipment Purchases _ 1,092,372 2,962,372 1,735,372 1,842,372 1,220,000
Capital Maintcnance
Bus Shelter Replacement 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Rcplace 1 old slieltcr cach yc•ar and add a new onc eveiy o16cr year
Slreet Fumiture Replacement 75,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 21,000 Newspaperboxes m 2000 and replace, add street fumiluze
Capital Slreet Maintenance . 200,000 1,150,000 975,000 725,000 740,000 Preventive maintenance, patclung overlays and sail coats
Subtotal Capital Maintenance 295,000 1,180,000 995,000 745,000 771,000
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Capit$1 Projects Fund
Five Year Summary of Revenue and Expenditures
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Proicct Inf'ormation
Strcct Reconstruction
Lionsridge Arca
Vad Valley Drive 75,000 100,000 2,600,000 VV Drive Golden Peak to Sunburst,and Mill Creck Circlc, with bike lanc
West Half of East Vail 200,000 2,700,000 Bridge Rd, Willow Way, Columbine Dr, Spnice Way, Spruce Dr, Lupine, Mcadow Dr, Juniper
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Subtotal Strcet ReconstrucNon 75,000 100,000 2,800,000 2,700,000 0
Buildings & Improvcments
Librdry Builcling Remodel 225,000 Remodel of the old communiry room and VRD space - adds mauitenance
Community Room (a3 Vail Commons 250,000 A community room in Uie Brighl Horizons space - adcL` maintenance
Overlay Municipal Bldg. Parking [.,ot 50,000 Improve parking lot to acceptable slandard .
Way Finding [mprovements 250,000 250,000 , Includes signs in town, on 1-70, and in parking stnictures - adds main[enance
Town Shop lmp - Storage Project 750,000 Replace the storage at old town shops
Town Shop Imp - Retaining Wall 2,100,000 Construclion of back retaining wall to crt;ate space for expansion
Town Shop Imp - Streels building 1,725,000 Construclion of new slrcets dept. building
Communiry Facility - Hub Site 200,000 To design the Facility at thc Hub site
Vail Fire Station 5,000,000 Estimalcci cost lo build ncw fire staticm - adds maintcnancc
Vail Fire Station - Debt Service 211,000 420,000 420,000 420,000 420,000 Debt service on new fire station
Subtotal Buildings / Improvemcnts 5,961,000 895,000 1,170,000 2,520,000 2,145,000
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Capital Projects Fund
' Five Year Summaiy of Revenue and Expenditures
' 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Proicct Intormation Streetscape Projccts
West Meadow Drive 106,000 2,000,000 Construct streetscape plan, diauiabe li6hling public art and landscaping - adds maintenance from
Library to Fire Slation
MaliaiLS in Fromagc Road 500,000 Fmm roundabout lu Bluc Cow Chutc, mdudcs signing, lighling and landscaping - adds
maintcnance
Subtotal Strcetscape Projects _600,000 2,000,000 0 0 0
Properly Acyuisitiun
Propcrty Acquisition None budgcted al I}us time
Othcr Impravcments
ADA Compliance 10,000 10,000 1(),00() 10,()0() 10,000 Allocale money for wLSpa;ifial proja;ts
Lionshead [mprovcments 250,000 Design costs to implemenl Town miprovcmails
Frunlage Road lmp. Mtn Bell Site 400,000 Frontage improvement to mountain bell site dependcnf on cmployee hnusing proja;t
Slrcct Light Improvemcnt Program 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 Add new sUCCt lights and refwbisli residential hghtmg piogram
Drainage Improvemenls 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 80,000 Continue unplementation of Jrainagc master plan
I Nel Conna;tion 15,000 Conlracl wilh TG to pnrvide fiber opUC cable to tuwn buildiugs
Subtotal Other lmprovemenls 450,000 585,000 185,000 185,000 165,000
Tatal bciorc Transfers 8,473,372 7,722,372 6 SR5,372 7,992.372 4,301,000
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Capital Projects Fund
Five Year Su?iunary of Revenue and Expenditures
' 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Proiect Inf'ormation
Transfer to Parkiug rund- Deficil 726,000 657,000 676,000 737,000 858,000 To fund Ihe deficit in the Parking Fund ,
Transfer lo Flousmg Fund 0 500,000 400,000 300,000 300,000 To }'und unspecifiecl housmg projecls
7'ransfer firr Dcbt Scrvicc 2,239,265 2,238,909 2,243,991 2,242,229 2,239,605 To fund dcbt scrvice uu alI Town bouds
Total Expcnditures 11,438,637 11,118,281 lU 205,363 11,271,601 7,698,605
Revenue Over (Undcr) Expenditures 2,342,820 (3,095,898) (936,794) (2,750,178) 1,084,075
Begmnink Fund Balancc 3,704,251 6,047,071 2,951,173 2,014,379 (735 799)
~anuing Funa ualancc 6,047,071 2,951,173 2,014,379 (735 799) 348 276
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Summary of Recommended Changes to the 2000 Capital Projects Budget
Additional Amount
Projects added :
Document lmaging 200,000 Estimate to provide unaging hardware and softwarc town widc
Sweeper for Villagc 25,000 "Walk behind" sweeper and trash vacuum
Snow Plow 125,000 Snow plow and sander for fi-ontage road maintenancc, only required
if we take over maintenance of frontage roads
Street Sweeper 150,000 Sweeper to eiiliance service and reliability
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Community Room iv Vail Commons • 250,000 A community room in the Bright Horizons space; add maintenance
WayFinding Improvements 250,000 Includes signs in town, on 1-70, and in parking structures
West Meadow Drive 100,000 Design costs to construct streetscape plan, drainage lighting public art and landscaping
Medians in Frontage Road 500,000 From roundabout to I3hie Cow Chute, includes signing, lighting and landscaping
Design Lionshead Improvements 250,000 Dcsign costs to implement Lionshcad Improvements
Overlay Municipal Building Parking Lot 50,000 Improve parking lot to acceptable standard
Community Facility Hub Site 200,000 To design a new facility at the Hub site
Street furniture replacement 65,000 Newspaper boxes in 2000 and icplace, add street furnitw-c
Pire Station 5,000,000 Construct a new fire station
Street light imprevement program 35,000 Refurbish residential slrcet lights
Projects that changed in scope: P[3X Systcm & Operating System Upgrade 250,000 Addcd $50,000 for thc OS upgradc
Repower buses (55,000)Replace tra?ismissions and engines to extend useful life
Projects with Completion Dale Changes: "
Fire truck addition (187,000) Additional truck for third company
Vail Valley Dr. (100,000) VV Drive Golden Peak to Sunburst,and Mill Creek Circle, with bike lane and Mill Creek Circlc
Fire Truck Replacement (377,000) Replace trucks at the end of their useful lives
Estimates changed on Projects:
Fire station debt service (789,000)Debt service on new fire station was reduced
5,942,000 '
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Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
, Five Year Summary of Revenue and Expenditures
Revenue 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Nrolectlnformatimi
Rcal GsIatc Transfer Tax 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,(X)0 2,900,000 2,900,000
GolfCourse L.case I09.582 113,417 117,387 121.496 125,748
Lo11cry Rcvcnue 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
hueresl [ncome & Othcr 40,000 40,000 40,(X)0 40,000 40,000
Recrcat ion Amenil Fec 130,000 130 000 130,000 ] 30 000 130,000
'1'otal Revenue 3 204 582 3 208 417 3,212,397 3 216 496 3 220 748
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, . Five Year Summary of Revenue and Expenditures
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1'roiect Informatinn
Expenditures
Annual Malntenance
Rec Paih Capital Mainlcnanec 115,()00 120,000 125,000 130,000 135,200 Capital maintenance of lhe lowds rec palh systcm
Tree Ylanting 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Provide addilional trees to Vail's public arcas '
Perk, Path & Landscapc Maintenancc 596,179 ' 620,026 644,827 670,620 697,445 Ongoing path, park and open space maintenance
Subtotal Ma(ntenancc 721,179 750,026 779,827 810,620 832,645
Recreatlun Path/7'rail llevelopment
North Trail 100,000 Consiructiou of irail from Red Sandslone Crcek to Middlc Geck
Trailhead Development/ Sigiage Crcate trailhead parking and improved way finding to thc treilhcads
N Frontage Rd ( School to Literchange) 500,000 Create a se arated ath from 16e edes[cian ove
P P p rpass to lhe uorlh side u(Ihe mdiu
inicrchange N Fronlage Rd ( Timber Ridge i0 450,000 2econsUucl Ihe exislin i1 ade aih as a sc aratcd alh Gom Timher Ridgc to Ihc
13randess) I3randess 13uilding g ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Kaisos Ranch Bike Path Rcahgn 90,000 Rcpair the palh where shallow Iluodmg occurs each ycar
Lionshead Nalure Trail 175,000 Conslrucl Ihe trail as part of the Lionshead and open lands Masler plans
Vail Valley Drive Bike lane 950,000 1lre 13ike path portiun of Ihe Vail Vallcy nrive slreet Reconslrucunn prnject
Soulh Trail 50,000 100,()00 100,000 100,000 Design and construclion of Ihe soutli trail per Ihe open lands plan
Construct widened 6'shoulders along all fmnlage roads, first priority is bluc cow
Frontage RoaJ Dike Trail 1,000,000 500,000 chute to lasl Vail
Subtotal Pathways 365,000 550,000 2,050,000 550,000 600,000
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Real Estate Transler Tax Fund
, Five Vear Summary of Revenue and Expendituies
zonn znnt znoz 2003 Zoua
Pra cct Infnrmalfun
I'nrk ('apllrl 111looInlrnwnic
hlitielinn ('unhul 211,INMI
latil yc,ir ul anlmmaling Ilic'1'nwnt irrigaliun rytilcm
Ih}!h"rn P.uA - Selcry laip 6(I,INNI
liriug Ihc pl;rygrrnmd ;nicl p.nk up Io cuncnl playgruund zalcly slnnd.vJ+
ItcJ S,tnd.lmnc I'.uk ly Imp
, 60,000 Iltinp Ihc playgirnmd auJ park up In imrcul rIavgnnind tialcly sl:md:ndv
13iolh ('rcck I'.irk - Sali ly hnp 75,(1(N) ISriug Ihc pl:rygluuud and p,irk up Io cnrreni pl.iygrnund safciy siand,uds
PurJ Park Projccln
Inleriur Rcc Pa1h 325.(NN) c'~~~~~~c~~ ihc p;~rki~~~; I~~l wini dic lowcn ccnch aruund thc ul mc udcn ;md alhlclic liclds ~
Parkiag l.d
, I.IIM),OUO ncvclop iIm p.uking lut and cnlrancc lu Ihc pork
f4onlagc Ro~d Improvcmcuie lo Ihc cnlirc lionl:igc of liinl park rcyuircJ wilh Ihc ncw cnlry and
1.1611,0(N) p:irking lul rcdcsign
Isasl Access Roads Contiinietiun ul Ihc c;ist acccss ruad lo:dluw loading:md dcllvcry tu uccur away
S(M),(N)O I'rum pmk dcvclupmcui
Ceniral 7'rash
105,(NHl Cnnsulidaliun ol'a cciural trash Jumpstcr Ion,aliun fi,r all Ihc park uscr4
Scxccr FicW Slairs
711,000 Cunslrutliun nf a slairway Gum Vail Vallcy drivc lu Ilic Nalivc ccidcr hridgc
NaWro Ccmcr 13riJgc Rcpair qp 0(K) •17ic h~~~~~e may iieed io ne reptaccd ralhcr Ihan rcpaircd Rcpair wtit in in 20(NI
tiubtotel Cappal Malntenancc _ 445,000 75 blll? 665~0110 1,1711111111 1 161111011 rcpl.~~cmcul ~usl is 2311,(NNI in 20(N
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• Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
, , . Five Vear Summary of Revenue and Expenditures
2000 2001 2002_ 2003 2004 Pro(ect Informadnn
Expendltures (conl(nued)
1'ark Ucvelopment -
I3uffer Cr P:uk Expansion Cumplcle construction of the 13ullehr Crcek Park with tot lot and posstble rest roum and nalural azea
Dunovan Park 250,000 Master planning for the Donavan I'ark facility (to he dctermined)
Donovan Park - MidJlc Bcnch I,000,000 Conslruclion ofa portion o1'park aud access to park
llonovxn Park - Commumly Facility Conslrucl commmiity facility and nccessary improvemenls
Donuvan Park - Middle Bench 250,000 Complctc improvements wliich are mure neighborhood relatcd that don't (it on Ihc
lower bench
Linnshcad Park 400,000 (:onstrucliou of a park to replacc the lions6cad park and mecl Ihc uecds of ihe
Lonshcad masicr plan
Tracl A- Wesl 250,000 Park conslruclion pcr the open lands master plan to mcet Ihe necds of Ihe
community
Subtotal Park Development _ 1,250,000 250,000 250,000 0 400,000
Open Lands .
Bu1cl1 400.(H)0 land identified in the opcu Iands plwi for acyuisilion to preserve opcn space
locatcd at the cnd of willow way
Snowberry 135,000 Land idcntified in t6e upen lands plan lor acyuisilion lo prescrvc opcu spacc
locatcd at thc cud of snuwberry drive
Subtotal Open Lands 0 400,000 , 0 135,000 0
ProJect Management 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50 000 Funds a landscape archilect/project mauager ro complete the prujects
Debt Scrvice
1b[al Prolecta 2,831,179 2 075 026 3.794.827 2,715,620 3,042,645
Revenue Over (Under) Expendilures 373,403 1,133,391 (582,440) 500,875 178,703
Beginning Fund Balance 2,874,881 3,245,284 4,381,675 3,799,235 4,300,] 10 ,
Ending Nund Balance 3,248 284 4,381.675 3,799,235 4,300,110 4,478,213
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TOWN OF VAIL Office of the Town Attorney ,
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157
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- MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney I
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DATE: September 2, 1999 ~
SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999
This document constitutes my notes from the legislation creating the Local Mazketing Districts.
It is being provided to you as background for Council's consideration of the petition and
ordinance. Thanks.
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MARKETING DISTRICTS* (for a governing body of a single local government)
Legislative Declaration: "Promote the continued vitality of commercial business areas
within local government." .
Organization and Creation:
1. Initiated by a petition filed in the Town Clerk's office.
2. Petition shall be signed by commercial real property owners in the service area
having a valuation for assessment of not less than 50% of the valuation for the ,
assessment of all commercial real property in the service area. ("Service azea" means the _
area described in the ordinance, resolution or contract creating a district. Such area may -
not include territory within the unincorporated boundaries of a county without the
consent of the governing body of such county.)
The petition shall set forth: a. Name of the proposed district.
b. General description of the boundaries.
c. General description of the types of services to be provided.
d. Names of three persons to represent the petitioners, who have the power to
enter into the agreements relating to the organization of the district.
e. A request for organization of the district.
3. After receipt of petition, the Town government by ordinance may create a district
that is authorized to exercise the functions conferred by the provision for local marketing
districts in the Colorado Revised Statute. The district shall constitute a separate political
subdivision and body corporate of the state and shall have all the duties, privileges,
immunities, rights, liabilities and disabilities of a public body politic and corporate.
4. Ordinance or resolution shall specify:
a. The name and purpose of the district.
_ b. Voting requirements for the district elections......
d. The provisians for the distribution, disposition or division of the assets of
the district.
e. The boundaries of the district, which may not include territory outside of
the boundaries of the local government that creates the district.
£ The term of the district, which may be for a definite term or until repealed,
rescinded or terminated, and the method, if any, by which it may be
repealed, rescinded or terminated....
h. The limitations, if any, on the powers granted by this article that may be
exercised by the district pursuant to this article.
* This document is a compilation of pertinent parts of Title 29, Article 25 and is not
complete.
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5. Ordinance establishing a district requires two public hearings. The local
government shall give notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearing by
publication in a newspaper or circulation in the local government at least ten days prior to
the date of public hearing.
6. No ordinance establishing a district shall take affect unless first submitted to a
vote of the registered electors residing within the boundaries of the proposed district.
The question of establishing the district shall be submitted to such registered electors at a
general election or a special election called for such purpose. Such election may be held .
at the same time and in the same or a separate question as the election required to levy .
marketing and promotion tax. (29-25-112) The district shall not be established unless a •
majority of the registered electors voting on the establishment of a district at the election
vote in favor of the establishment. The election shall be conducted in substantially the
same manner as municipal and county elections, and the Town Clerk shall assist in the
conduct of the election.
7. The petition shall be accompanied by a bond with security approved by the
municipality sufficient to cover all expenses connected with the proceedings, including
any elections, for the organization and creation of the district.
Hearing.
1. The municipality in the public hearing shall ascertain, from the tax rolls, the total
valuation for assessment of the taxable real and personal property in the service area. If it
appears that said petition is not signed in conformity herewith, the petition shall be
dismissed.
2. The findings of the municipality upon the question of the genuineness of the
signatures and all matters of fact incident to such determination shall be final and
conclusive.
3. Prior to the organization, the municipality may exclude property from the service
area or boundaries of the district if deemed to be in the best interest of the district.
4. Upon completion of the hearings, municipalities shall by ordinance adjudicate all
questions of jurisdiction and may declare the district organized, describe the boundaries
and service area of the district, and give it the corporate name specified in the petition.
5. Such ordinance shall finally and conclusively establish the regular organization of
the district against all persons unless an action is filed attacking the validity within sixty
days after the effective date of the ordinance.
Board of Directors - Duty.
1. (a) If the governing body of a single local government creates the district,
such governing body shall constitute ex-officio the board of directors of
the district.
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(b). Municipality may, at any time, provide by resolution or ordinance for the
creation of a board of directors of the district consisting of not fewer than five
members. Each member shall be an elector of the district except that no more
than one-half of the members of the board may be affiliated with one owner or
lessee of taxable real or personal property in the district. Each member shall
serve at the pleasure of the local government....
(d) Petition initiating the organization or any subsequent petifion signed by _
persons who own real or personal property in the service area of the -
proposed district having a valua"tion for assessment of not less than fifty
percent, and who own at least fifty percent of the acreage in the proposed
district so specifies, the members of the board of the district shall be
elected by the electors of the district.....
3. Potential conflict of interest pursuant to Section 18-8-308, C.R.S. must be
disclosed.
4. Municipality that establishes a board of directors may set such conditions,
limitations, procedures, duties, and powers under which the board shall conduct its
business.
Approval of actions by local government. No district shall levy a marketing and
promotion tax unless the municipality has approved an operating plan for the district.
Operating plan shall specifically identify the services to be provided, any marketing and
promotion tax to be imposed and such additional information as required. The district
shall file an operating plan and its proposed budget for the next fiscal year with the Town
Clerk no later than September 30`h of each year. All of the business records of the district
shall be considered public records and shall promptly be made available upon request.
The municipality should approve or disapprove the operating plan within thirty days:
Thereafter, the services and financial arrangements of the district shall conform so far as
practicable to the operating plan. Operating plan may be amended with the approval of
the local government. Any material departure from the operating plan, as originally
approve or amended from time to time, may be enjoined by an order of the local
government filed with the board.
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General Powers of the District: .
1. The district has the following powers, except as limited by the operating plan:
(a) To have perpetual existence.
(b) To have and use a corporate seal.
(c) To sue and be sued and be a party to suits, actions and proceedings;
(d) to enter into contracts and agreements,
(e) I. To provide any of the following services within the district:
- (A) Organization, promotion, marketing, and management of public events;
(B) Activities in support of business recruitment, management, and
development;
(C) Coordinating tourism promotion activities.
II. No revenue collected from the marketing and promotion tax levied
may be used for any capital expenditures, with the exception of
tourist information centers.
( fl To have the management, control, and supervision of all the
business and affairs of the district and of the operation of district
servicestherein;
(g) To appoint an advisory board of owners of property within the
boundaries of the district and to provide for the duties and
functions thereof;
(h) To hire employees or retain agents, engineers, consultants,
attorneys and accountants;
(i) To adopt and amend by-laws not in conflict with the constitution,
laws of the state, or with the ordinances of the municipality for
carrying on the business, objectives, and affairs of the board and of
the district; and
(j) To exercise all rights and powers necessary or incidental to or
- implied from the specific powers granted in this article. Such
specific powers shall not be considered as a limitation upon any
power necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent
of the marketing district's article.
Power to levy marketing and promotion tax.
1.(a) In addition to any other means of providing revenue for a district, the board has
the power within the district to levy a marketing and promotion tax on the purchase price
paid or charged to persons for rooms or accommodations. Such tax shall be specified in
the petition organizing the district. No such tax shall take affect unless approved by a
majority of the eligible voters voting thereon in a general election or a special election
called for such purpose.
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ORDINANCE NO. 21
SERIES OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, Title 29, Article 25, known as the "Local Marketing District Act," provides that
local governments have the power to create and establish Local Marketing Districts; and WHEREAS, such Local Marketing Districts have the power to provide the following
services:
• Organization, promotion, marketing, and management of public events;
• Activities in support of business recruitment, management, and development;
• Coordinating tourism promotion activities; and
WHEREAS, petitions for the organization of the Vail Local Marketing District ("District")
within the Town of Vail, Eagle County, Colorado have been filed in the office of the Clerk of the
Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, Section 29-25-101, et. seg., C.R.S., requires a public hearing by the Vail Town
Council to consider if the petitions have been signed and presented in conformity with the Act, and
all other applicable provisions of the Act have been satisfied; and if so, to approve the organization
of the District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VA[L. COLORADO, THAT:
Section l.
The name of the proposed District shall be "Vail Local Marketing Distriet".
Scction 2.
T'hrre shall be submitted to the registered electars of the Town of Vail, Colorado at the next
general election to be held on November 2, 1999, ballot questions establishing the District and a
new marketing and promotion tax on the purchase price paid or chazged to persons for rooms or
accommodations at a rate not to exceed 1.4 % and whether the proceeds of such tax shall provide
revenue for organizing and operating the district and furnishing services. All registered electors
of the Town of Vail shall be entitled to vote at such election.
Ordmance No 21, Series of 1999
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Section 3.
The Vail Town Council shall constitute the exofficio board of directors of the District until
appointment of the permanent board of directors of the District pursuant to Section 29-25-108(b).
Siection 4.
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of'Vail, Colorado, as more specifically illustrated on the Town Map on file in the Office of the
Town Clerk and as shown in the Public Records of the County of Eagle, Colorada Section 5.
The term of the District is an indefinite term and shall continue until repealed, rescinded or
ter.minated by the Vail Town Council through the adoption of an Ordinance repealing, rescinding
or terminating said District; and upon such dissolution all assets of the District shall be
distributed to the Town of Vail.
Section 6.
The District shall have all powers granted by the Local Marketing District Act, Section 29-25-
101, et. seg., C.R.S.
Section 7.
The District shall constitute a separate political subdivision and body corporate of the State and
shall have all of the duties, privileges, immunities, rights, liabilities and disabilities of a public
body politic and corporate.
Section 8.
Ori the conclusion of the public hearings required by the Act, the Town Council finds:
(a) that the petition submitted for the organization of the Town of Vail Local
Marketing District is signed in conformity with the Act;
(b) that the signatures contained on the petition are genuine and meet the
requirements of the Act;
(c) that there is no property within the boundaries of the district to be excluded
herefrom.
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This Ordinance shall finally and conclusively establish the regular organization of the
Vail Local Marketing District against all persons unless an action is filed attacking the validity
within sixty (60) days after the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 10. "
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.
Section 11.
The Town Council hereby fmds, 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 12.
The repeal or the repeal and re-enactment of any provisions of the Vail Municipal Code as
provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occuned prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any
other action or proceeding 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.
Section 13.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylakv, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, heretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL
ON FIRST READING this 7`h day of September, 1999, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance No 21, Series of 1999
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Orciinance on the 21S` day of September, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk -
RE.AD AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
_ this 21S` day of September, 1999.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999
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ORDINANCE NO. 20
SERIES OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS
LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR
NEWSRACKS LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN CERTAIN
, DESIGNATED AREAS OF VAIL VILLAGE AND LIONSHEAD.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail owns certain real property including .public right-of-way, sidewalks, parking areas, streets and other improvements in Vail Village and Lionshead; and
WHEREAS, the primary intended use of this property is the movement of people and
vehicles and the Town considers these properties and its interest therein to be valuable assets, which
it intends to control by regulation and not have appropriated by private enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Town has an obligation to the public to ensure reasonably unobstructed
passage over City-owned and other publicly owned property in a clean, safe and orderly manner; and
WHEREAS, the Town has an interest in the aesthetic design of any improvements on its and
other publicly owned properties; and
WHEREAS, inappropriately located and designed newsracks may pose a significant hazard
and aruioyance to pedestrians, adjoining land owners, and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, inappropriately located or designed newsracks may interfere with the necessary
and required maintenance of public improvements and public areas; and
WHEREAS, inappropriately located, designed and/or maintained newsracks can negatively
impact the aesthetics of Town-owned and other publicly owned property; and
WHEREAS, the uncontrolled construction, placement and maintenance of newsracks
unreasonably interferes with the public's right of safe and unobstructed passage and tends to
physically and visually clutter the public right-of-way and required setbacks; and
WHEREAS, such newsrack placement, construction and maintenance must meet certain
requirements of location and design in relation to the aesthetics and other uses of the Town-owned
property and public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the areas of Vail Village and Lionshead are particularly congested and
important areas that require both an aesthetically pleasing and functional design, as well as the
regulation of the use of Town owned property and public right-of-way; and
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WHEREAS, the Town currently regulates the use of Vail Village and Lionshead area by
designation of pedestrian areas limiting motorized traffic in order to provide an orderly and safe area
for pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the Town has endorsed and contributed heavily to the beautification of the Vail : .
Vi(lage and Lionshead areas to create an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious street scape that also
furictions safely and efficiently; and _
WHEREAS, the use of street and public right-of-way for commercial enterprise has
historically been strictly limited to preserve the streets for public purposes, regulate aesthetics and
efficiency, and to avoid the appropriation of public property for private interests; and
WHEREAS, distribution of newspapers through newsracks has been a limited exception
allowed in the Vail Village and Lionshead district in order to accommodate the convenience of
dissemination of the news to encourage and inform the citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the Town finds that materials distributed through newsracks have other channels
of distribution including, but not limited to, home or office distribution, personal, delivery,
newsstands on private property and at retail outlets; and
WHEREAS, the Town has no intention of regulating the content of publications distributed
through newsracks that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and
by the Constitution of the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Town does not intend to impose any prior restraints on materials protected
by the First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town believes that certain existing newsrack locations outside of the Vail
Village and Lionshead areas and on City owned and other public right-of-way should be allowed to
coritinue in operation; and
WHEREAS, the Town finds that certain existing newsracks in Vail Village and Lionshead
areas that do not compiy with the provisions of this ordinance should be removed or brought into
cornpliance within a reasonable time, as appropriate under this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Town finds the following regulations of time, place and manner as they
relate to the newsracks on Town-owned property and public right-of-way to be an appropriate
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balance of the compelling governmental mterests of public safety, health, aesthetics and public
ownership with the competing interests of free speech.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLOR.ADO, THAT:
Section 1. Title 8, Public Ways and Property of the Town of Vail Town Code is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter 6, as follows: 8-6-1: Definitions.
The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in this Section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Lionshead: Means and includes that area of Lionshead delineated upon a map entitled
"Lionshead Newsrack Boundary" and maintained in the office of the Town Clerk and
generally including the area bounded on the north by the South Frontage Road west, on the
east by the Evergreen Lodge and Vail Valley Medical Center, on the south by Gore Creek
and on the west by Lionshead Place.
Newsracks: Means and includes any self service or coin operated box, container, rack,
structure or other dispenser used or maintained for the distribution of newspapers, news
periodicals, or other printed material.
Public Wav: Means and includes a public street, easement, right of way, highway, alley, way,
place, road, or bike path; and any non-exclusive utility easement.
Public Works: The Public Works Director of the Town or designated representative.
Town Manager: The Town Manager of the Town or designated representative.
Vail Village: Means and includes that area of Vail Village as delineated upon a map entitled
"Vail Village Newsrack Boundry" and maintained in the office of the Town Clerk and
generally including the area bounded on the north by the South Frontage Road east, on the
east by Vail Valley Drive, on the south by the northern boundary of Track E and Parcel C
and on the west by Vail Road. •
8-6-2: Newsracks Re ulated.
It shall be unlawful to place or maintain a newsrack on property owned by the Town of Vail
or on other publicly owned sidewalks or rights-of-way without complying with the provisions of this
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chapter regulating size, color, maintenance, location, and liability for newsracks in Vail Village and
Lionshead.
8-6-3: Newsracks Allowed Onlv in Specified Areas.
A. Newsracks,on Town owned property or on publicly owned right-of-way shall be
lavrful within Vail Village and Lionshead, as those areas are defined and amended by ordinance from
tirrie to time, at specific locations approved by Public Warks. Such locations must meet the
following criteria: _
l. Public Safety:
a. 22 foot minimum street width.
b. 6 foot minimum sidewalk width.
c. does not block ingress/egress of doorway, walkway, stairway etc.
d. minimum distance to fire hydrant seven (7) feet to side or rear, 14 feet to
front.
e. does not block or impede fire lane. 2. Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic:
a. 22 foot minimum street width.
b. 6 foot minimum sidewalk width.
c. does not block ingress/egress of doorway, walkway, stairway etc.
d. does not block or impede parking or loading/delivery space.
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a. 22 foot minimum street width.
b. 6 foot minimum sidewalk width.
c. does not block access to trash receptacle, dumpster, mailbox, man hole,
water valve etc.
d. does not block access to flower bed or other landscape area.
e. does not block or impede street sweeping, snow removal or snow
storage/loading operations.
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4. Aesthetics:
a. does not impact established view corridor or acknowledged "post card"
image.
b. does not visually detract from or block store front or shop window.
c. does not visually block flower bed or other landscape area.
d. does not exceed the designated dimensions of the site.
e. is not a site with a grade that exceeds 5% in any direction. _
B. The number of newsrack locations in Vail Village and Lionshead is not limited by
any specific number, however, all locations must meet and be consistent with the criteria esfablished
above in Section A.
C. Newsracks located within the Town of Vail outside of Vail Village and Lionshead
may remain in their present locations subject to other relevant provisions of this chapter and code.
8-6-4: Permit Required.
It is unlawful for any person to distribute or display for distribution any newsrack in the
Lionshead Newsrack Boundary or the Vail Village Newsrack Boundary without first securing a
permit from the Town for each separate distribution location. Such permit, which will be issued by
the Town Manager, shall be pursuant to the requirements of this Chapter and such Rules and
Regulations as established by the Town Manager. There shall not be any rental charge or charges
for the distribution locations. However, there may be cost recovery payments required for costs
incurred by the Town for construction of newsrack cabinets and/or distribution mechanisms.
8-6-5: Newsrack Specifications.
As established and described in the Town of Vail Development Standards.
8-6-6: Maintenance of Newsracks.
Anyone using, operating, placing or maintaining a newsrack on Town owned property or
publicly owned right-of-way shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of his/her
respective racks. Such maintenance shall inciude, but not be limited to, painting, disposing of trash
and debris in the vicinity of the newsrack, working operation, and adequate anchorage. Failure to
adequately maintain any newsrack resulting in failure to comply with the aesthetic intentions and
goals of this chapter will subject the affected newsrack to removal by the Town.
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8-6-7: Hold harmless.
Anyone owning, maintaining, piacing, using or leasing a newsrack on Town owned property
or publicly owned right-of-way shall indemnify, defend and hold the Town, its officers and
employees harmless for any loss or damage, including attorneys' fees, arising out of use, placement,
maintenance, or leasing of such newsrack (s).
8-6-8: Insurance Requirements.
Anyone owning, placing, leasing, using or maintaining a newsrack on Town owned property
or publicly owned right-of-way shall maintain liability insurance with a company insuring against
all liability that the owner, lessor or user of the newsrack may incur by virtue of the placement, care,
use, operation and existence of the newsrack. This insurance shall have limits of $500,000.00. The
insurance shall name the Town as an additional insured and shall not be cancelable without 30 days
prior written notice to the Town. In lieu of such insurance, a waiver of such insurance may be
obtained from the Director of Public Works upon a showing, acceptable to the Town Attorney, that
such person has sufficient unencumbered assets available for attachment and execution to satisfy any
judgement that would be rendered against it, up to and including $500,000.00. Evidence of
insurance or evidence of sufficient assets, as the case may be, shall be provided to the Director of
Pulblic Works on an annual basis. Failure to comply with this provision will subject the newsrack
to xmmediate removal by the Town.
8-6-9: Rights Granted.
The approval of any location for use as a newsrack sha11 not be construed as granting the user
any right or interest to or in the property owned by the Town. The rights granted by this chapter are
merely a license to use the property for permitted purposes, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
8-6-10: Non-Emer encv Newsrack Removal.
A. Notice. If at any time it is determined by the Town that a newsrack is not in compliance
wirh the requirements of this chapter, a"Notice of Intent to Remove" shall be issued, in writing, and
affixed to the effected newsrack. Such notice will state the violation (s) that constitute the basis of
the; proposed removal. The notice shall contain the date, time and place for a hearing to be held
before removal.
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B. Hearing. The hearing shall be held not less than ten (10) days after the date of service of
notice. Prior to the hearing, the newsrack owner or user may file a written response to the notice
specifically setting forth the reason or reasons the newsrack should not be removed. At the hearing,
the Director of Public Works or his designee shall determine whether the newsrack complies with
the provisions of this chapter. In the event the Director of Public Works or his designee finds the newsrack is not in compliance with this chapter, the newsrack shall be removed by the owner or user within 10 days or otherwise brought into compliance. If the newsrack is not removed, as required,
the Town may consider the newsrack abandoned, remove the newsrack, and dispose of it as if it were
other surplus property of the Town.
C. Appeal. Any decision or order may be appealed to the Town Manager. Any appeal shall
be filed within 10 days after the decision of the Director of Public Works or his designee and shall
specify the basis of the appeal. The Town Manager shall consider the appeal on the written
submissions only.
8-6-11: Emergencv Newsrack Removal.
A. Removal. In the event that it is determined by the Town that the location or operation of
the newsrack constitutes an immediate physical threat to public life, safety, or health, the newsrack
may be removed by the Town immediately without any prior notice or hearing. This provision shall
not be enforced in any way related to the content or expression of the material distributed by the
newsrack.
B. Notice and Hearing. In the event of such an emergency removal, the Town shall
immediately contact the newsrack's owner or user, if know, and inform the representative of the
removal and the reason (s) therefore. If requested by the representative, the Town shall hold an
immediate hearing before the Director of Public Works or his designee to determine whether or not
the removed newsrack constituted an immediate threat to the public's life, safety, and health. In the
event the Director of Public Works or his designee determines that the newsrack did not constitute
such an immediate threat, the Town shall immediately, at its own expense, replace the newsrack to
its original location. In the event that no immediate hearing is requested by the newsrack's owner
or user, a hearing as provided in Section 8-6-8 above shall be held.
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C. Appeal. Any decision or order may be appealed to the Town Manager. Any appeal shall
be iiled in writing within ten (10) days after the decision of the director Public Works or his designee
and shall specify the basis for the appeal. The Town Manager shall consider the appeal based on the
written submissions only.
8-6-12: Unauthorized newsracks. Any newsrack on town-owned property or publicly-owned right-of-way, except those that
comply with the regulations of this chapter, shall be impounded by the Town without prior notice
or hearing. The Town shall take reasonable efforts to deternune the owner of the newsrack and shall
noti.fy the owner of the impoundment. The owner of any impounded newsrack shall be responsible
far the expense of removal and storage of such newsrack. If the owner(s) fail to reclaim the
impounded newsrack and pay the expenses of removal and storage within thirty (30) days after
notice of impoundment, the newsrack may be deemed unclaimed property and may be disposed of
in the same manner as other unclaimed or surplus Town property.
8-6-13: Non-complying-designs
Newsracks located in Vail Village and/or Lionshead must comply with the provisions of this
ordinance, including design and review guidelines, no later than newsrack cabinet installation
sequence which will begin in the Village in September, 1999 and conclude in August, 2000. The
cabinet installation sequence is kept on file in the Department of Public Works. Failure to comply
by the dates indicated on the installation sequence calendar will result in the immediate removal and
disposal of any non-complying newsrack by the Town.
Section 2.
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.
Ser.tion 3.
The Town Council hereby fmds, deternunes, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper
for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
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Section 4.
The repeal or the repeal and re-enactment of any provisions of the Vail Municipal Code as
provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any .
violation that occuned prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any
other action or proceeding 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. ~
Section 5.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, heretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL
ON FIRST READING this 17th day of August, 1999, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 7th day of September, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 7th day of September, 1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 9
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGlNG A VACANCY ON THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AND
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM.
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council acknowledges a vacancy on the Council due to the
resignation of Robert E. Ford; and . WHEREAS, such vacancy has occurred with more than 365 days remaining in the
unexpired term of the Council position vacated; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Charter provides that a special election shall be called to fill
such term can be held to coincide with the regular Municipal election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
1. A special election is hereby called to fill the unexpired term of Robert E. Ford, ,
which vacancy has occurred as a result of his resignation with more than 365 days remaining in
said unexpired term.
2. The special election will be held and conducted with the regular Municipal election
on November 2, 1999, and the candidate receiving the fifth (5th) highest number of votes shall be
elected for the two (2) year unexpired term.
1 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldsan, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 9, Series of 1999
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RESOLUTION NO. 12
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
AT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1999, THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD BE
AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT A NEW MARKETING AND PROMOTION TAX ON THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID OR CHARGED TO PERSONS FOR ROOMS OR
ACCOMMODATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-25-112, C.R.S., AS AMENDED, AT A
- RATE NOT TO EXCEED 1.4% TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR ORGANIZING AND OPERATING .
THE VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT AND FURNISHING SERVICES THEREFORE. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has considered Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999,
which upon passage shall establish the Vail Local Marketing District subject to approval by the
• affirmative vote of the registered electors of the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution, requires that the Town of
Vail will continue to be subject to receiving voter approval from Town of Vail registered voters to
add new taxes and tax rate increases; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 1999, the Town of Vail will hold its regular biennial Municipal
election; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that such question should properly be
decided by the registered electors of the Town of Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE,_ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO: 1. At the regular Municipal election to be held in the various precincts and at the
polling place at the Vail Municipal Building, 75 South Frontage Road, in the Town of Vail on
Tuesday, the 2nd day of November, 1999, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., there
shall be submitted to the vote of the registered electors of the Town of Vail the questions herein
authorized.
2. At the said election, the official ballot, including absentee ballots, shall state the
substance of the questions to be voted upon and so stated shall constitute the ballot title,
designation and submission clause, and each registered elector voting at the election shall
indicate his or her choice on the question submitted, which shall be in the following form:
BALLOT TITLE
SHALL THE VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT BE ESTABLISHED WITHIN
THE LEGAL BOUiVDARIES OF THE TOWN OF VAIL?
IN FAVOR AGAINST Resolution No. 12, Series of 1999
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SHALL VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT TAXES BE INC62EASED UP TO
$1.725 MILLION ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR, AND BY
WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY
THEREAFTER, FROM A NEW MARKETING AND PROMOTION TAX ON THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID OR CHARGED TO PERSONS FOR ROOMS OR
ACCOMMODATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-25-112, C.R.S., AS
AMENDED, AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED 1.4%, TO PROVIDE REVENUE
FOR ORGANIZING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT AND FURfVISHING
SERVICES; AND EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2000, SHALL THE
_ PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAXES, INVESTMENT INCOME THEREOYV, AND ALL OTHER REVENUE RECEIVED FROM ANY SOURCE CONSTITUTE VOTER -
APPROVED REVENUE CHANGES AND BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT EACH YEAR WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY SPENDING,
REVENUE RAISING, OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE
X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER
LAW?
IN FAVOR AGAINST
3. If a majority of all the votes cast at the election shall be for the measure, the
measure shali be deemed passed, and the District shall be authorized to collect and expend the
full revenues in accordance with the approved measure and to budget and appropriate such
revenues and expenditures apart from any other expenditure of the Town which may be limited
pursuant to Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution and not withstanding the passage of
any other State of Colorado initiative limiting such collection or expenditure, and the revenues
authorized for expenditure by the passage of this measure shall not be counted in any such
expenditure limitation.
4. The -election shall be conducted under the provisions of the Charter and
ordinances of the Town of Vail and, to the extent applicable, under the provisions of the Colorado
Municipal Election Code as set forth in Title 31, Article 10 of the Colorado Revised Statutes
(C.R.S.).
5. The Town Clerk of the Town of Vail shall give public notice of the election on the
question hereby submitted (a) by causing the notice to be published in The Vail Trail as provided
by law, (b) by mailing to "all registered voters" at each address within the Town of Vail at which a
vater is registered no sooner than twenty-five (25) days before the election and no later than
fiffeen (15) days before the election notice entitled "Notice of Election on a Petitioned Measure".
This notice shall include only: (1) the election date and hours for voting, (2) the ballot title, (3) the
text of the measure to be voted upon, (4) the office address and telephone number of the Town
Clerk, and (5) two (2) summaries, not more than five hundred (500) words each, one (1) for and
one (1) against the measure, of written comments filed with the Town Clerk no later than thirty
(30) days before the election. No summary shall mention names of persons or private groups, nor
ariy endorsements of or resolutions against the measure to be voted upon. The Town Clerk shall
maintain on file and accurately summarize all relevant written comments.
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6. The officers of the Town of Vail are authorized and directed to take all action
necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
7. The Town Council finds and declares that this Resolution is a matter of local
concern pursuant to Article XX, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Golorado.
8. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. ,
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 12, Series of 1999
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Yail, Colorado 81657
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: September 3, 1999
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Labor Dav Weekend
We are staffed and prepared for the upcoming Labor Day weekend and activities associated with
it. Obviously, the biggest event in town will be the WestFest concerts and the associated
activities. The Town staff has done an excellent job getting ready for this event in very short
order. A special thanks goes to Pam Brandmeyer who coordinated most of the activities, the
Public Works Department, as well as the Street and Bus Departments for working to get ready
for this event. In addition to the WestFest, there will be the annual Duck Race, the Fourth
Annual Vail Jazz Party and the Beaver Creek Oktoberfest.
Main Vail Free Ri ht~Pro_iect
Pursuant to the Council's direction, we have awarded the construction contract for the
construction of the free right at the main Vail interchange to Continental West. As you may
recall the amount of the contract was approximate $90,000.00. It is anticipate that contractor will
begin work on Tuesday. We expect this project to take approximately 30 days to complete.
Town Manager's Schedule
On September 8t' and 9`" I will be in Carmel, California with members of the Community Task
Force to meet with officials from Carmel and to gain a better understanding of the retail and
economic issues associated with this resort. I will be back in the office September l Oth.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
9/14/99 WS
PEC Report
bike path tour (on bikes)
2000 budget contributions
9/21/99 WS
Al Bosworth - 15 years
Elaine Turnbull - 10 years
disc. Ord. 24, housing zone dist.
disc. EHiJ Code amendments
disc. Res. No. 11, new zone maps
DRB Report
9/21 /99 TC
1 S` read Ord. budget
1 S` read Ord. 24, housing zone dist.
2"a read Ord. 21, proposed lodging tax
2"d read Ord. 22, re: Development Standards Handbook
2"a read Ord. 23, re: PA zone dist.
Resolution No. 11, new zone maps
9/28/99 WS
PEC Report
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TOWN OF VAIL
Office of the Town Manager
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: August 27, 1999
RE: Vail Tomorrow
As a footnote to the attached memo prepared by Suzanne Silverthorn, I'm pleased to announce
the selection of Vail Tomorrow as a finalist in a national competition sponsored by the City-
County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). This project was entered in the
community visioning category. The award ceremony will be held Sept. 25 in Portland, Oregon,
in conjunction with the International City Managers Conference (ICMA). Overall, there were
678 entries in multiple categories from across the country. I'll keep you posted on the results.
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To: Members of the Vail Town Council
From: Suzanne Silverthorn, Community Information O
Subject: Vail Tomorrow Update
Date: 8-27-99
Attached is a status report on the 40 actions that have been endorsed through the Vail
Tomorrow process. In all, 18 of the 40 actions have been completed; another 22 have been
initiated and are currently underway in various stages of completion. Results have included
both private and public sector initiatives.
Vail Tomorrow was launched with the fundamental belief that local problem solving works best when citizens share a responsibility for the community's health in partnership with
government. Over time, it is our belief that citizens become more confident and
government successes more frequent. Here are some of the early indicators for Vail:
Citizen Confidence
'Citizen satisfaction ratings for the Town Council, according to the Town of Vail annual
Citizen Survey, improved from 1995 to 1998. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being "not at all
satisfied" and 5 being "very satisfied," mean scores are:
1995 3.0
1996 3.3"
1997 3.3
1998 3.4
*Introduction of Vail Tomorrow community visioning process.
In 1999, citizen opinions became more polarized when asked if the responsiveness of the
Town Council has "gotten worse," "stayed the same," or "gotten better." However, more
people continued to note improvement than those who said the responsiveness had
gotten worse.
Gotten Worse Stayed the Same Getting Better
1999 14 percent 62 percent 24 percent
1998 9 percent 55 percent 36 percent
Voter turnout has been low in recent years, another indication of citizen confidence.
1995 special 692 votes
1995 general 982 -
1996 special 362
1997 general 379
Government Successes
Vail Town Council Critical Strategies
Local Housing
• Since 1995, the Council has facilitated creation of 72 owner-occupied housing units,
24 rental units, plus creation of another 63 rental units by the private sector. All 159
units are deed-restricted. In addition, a multi-year, multi-phased housing program
has been adopted, using 11 parcels throughout the community. (Note: in 1991, the Vail
Housing Authority was unsuccessful in proposing construction of a 75 unit apartment complex on 5
acres of the lower bench of Donovan Park, a 44 unit rental development at Mountain Bell and a 10-
unit for-sale development at Arosa-Garmisch.)
Economic Stability, Infrastructure
• The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, approved unanimously by the Town
Council, is considered to be the most significant community reinvestment milestone
in Vail since the 1960s. Implementation calls for more than $50 million in public
investment along with an estimated $250 million in private investment. The plan will
serve as a catalyst to re-energize Vail, both economically and visually, over the next
20 years. To date, 2 properties have received town approval for a combined $94
million in improvements under the plan's provisions.
• In 1998, Vail Village saw its largest construction season ever with 16 public and
private projects totaling $31 million. Those projects included more than 50 new
lodging units, facelifts to numerous storefronts and lodges, installation of a snowmelt
system along the stairs and walkways at the Village Transportation Center, plus '
creation of a tribute to Vail's most notable founder, Pete Seibert.
• The 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships reached the largest TV audience in the
history of ski racing and should produce significant visits to Vail from the international
market in the years to come.
• This November, Vail voters will be asked to consider a 1.4 percent lodging tax with
revenues to be used to market Vail during the summer and shoulder seasons.
Currently, Vail is one of the few resorts in the country without a lodging tax.
Community Collaboration
• More than 800 people--double the number who voted in the 1997 municipal
election--participated in identifying and agreeing to 9 core values through the Vail
Tomorrow process. Those values have been used as the framework in developing
specific goal areas and actions. Acceptance of the 9 core values by Vail's numerous
stakeholders--residents, business owners, commuters, guests and second
homeowners--has been uncontested.
Transportation • In addition to our own efficiencies, we have assisted the Regional Transportation
Authority in many transitional areas, including the hand-off of the Gyps u m-to-Dotsero
route.
Does Vail Exhibit Good Government?
Acc:ording to a panel from the National Academy of Public Administration, good government
has 7 characteristics:
--Deeply values justice, integrity and equity in its representative processes and its
responses to citizen needs;
--Is led by presaent and creative Americans who inspire trust and credibility and
whose contributions to the common good enhance the appeal of public service;
--Welcomes and encourages citizen input and participation through accessibility
and aggressive outreach;
--Encourages the publication and communication of abundant, reliable information
about public decision-making and performance;
--Is managed with skill and efficiency by highly tramed professionals who are
appropnately compensated and supported with resources equal to the tasks they face.
--Focuses on results, constantly measuring and monitoring to ensure an optimal balance
between benefits and costs; and
--Engages in creative partnerships with civic associations, corporations and nonprofit
organizations that share common goals.
As the above indicates, we have much to be proud of and much to look forward to when
government works not in isolation, but in partnership with the community.
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At'fordable Housing Goa! Area • This target served as a catalyst in launching the • lmplementation of the Common Ground plan is
• Achieve a net gain in affordable housing in Vail Common Ground land use planning process in intended to occur in three phases. Phase 1 of
for both seasonal and year-round employees Spring 1998. The Council-approved plan calls the housing component includes Arosa-
from 38 percent to 62 percent living in Vail for the construction of I 1 affordable housing Garmisch (which is already underway),
who work in Vail by the year 2010. develop?nents throughout town, plus the Lionshead parking structure and Tract C(near
acquisition and conversion of existing Vail Mountain School). Also, community
residential properties to deed-restricted proponents of the Mountain Bell site have
employee housing. Initially, the plan called for asked that it be moved up from phase 2 to
adding more than 1,000 beds to Vail's housing phase 1.
inventory, but as a compromise, projected
densities were removed from the 11 housing
sites and will be evaluated on a case-by-case
basis. As of March 1999, there were 358 deed-
restricted housing units in Vail. That compares
with 328 deed-restricted units in 1995. As of
Spring 1999, the first of 11 housing sites began
the development review stage with
groundbreaking at Arosa-Garmisch in West
Vail anticipated in Fall 1999. This - development will include 6 for-sale units.
Also, the Town owned A-Frame property will
be redeveloped into a deed restricted duplex.
In addition, the town has purchased its first
two "buy-down" units. Both have been resold
to qualified buyers.
• Continue to use the Real Estate Transfer Tax for • Initially, the Common Ground package sent to • There are currently no plans by the Town
open space acquisition and improvement; a the Town Council in June 1998 included Council to revisit this issue.
portion of it should also be considered for use for redirecting 25 % of RETT for housing.
affordable housing. However, due to community opposition, the
Council removed RETT as a funding source for
housing within the Common Ground plan.
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• Initiate Inclusionary Zoning which includes the • This project is currently on the town staff work • Town Council review of draft ordinance in the
requirement that affordable housing be included program. On April 13 Town Council asked Fall of 1999.
in a development plan in'order for the proposed staff to pursue, in greater detail, the technical
development, redevelopment or special elements of an Employee Generation
development district to receive governmental Ordinance. It will require passage of an
approvals. ordinance by the Town Council. Council is
also looking at working with Eagle County to
prepare a county-wide requirement.
• Build seasonal units over both the Lionshead and • The Common Ground plan includes • Planning for the Lionshead parking structure
the Village parking structures. development of seasonal housing on the south housing component is slated to begin after
side perimeter of the Lionshead parking preliminary concepts have been developed for
structure during phase l. The possibility of the community facility on the Charter lot site.
housing at the Village parking structure was
considered during the Common Ground
process, but was abandoned due to the
projected cost of $6 million plus for an
estimated 44 units. .
e Build employee housing on Town of Vail-owned • Development of this site has been identified in • Negotiate terms of the property acquisition
Old Town Shops site at the west end of phase 3 of the Common Ground housing between the Eagle River Water and Sanitation
Lionshead between South Frontage Road and the component. Also, the town has received a District and the Town of Vail, and present to
creek. request from the Upper Eagle River Water and the Town CounciL This site is also being
Sanitation District to purchase a portion of the considered for community facilities.
property to be used for expansion of its sewer
system. Because the water district's
construction needs can be met mostly
underground on this site, it is possible to
incorporate a development in conjunction with
this expanded system.
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• Build seasonal housing on Vail Resorts, Inc.- • To offset employee housing beds that will be • Passage of an employee generation ordinance
owned sifes such as that on South Frontage Road displaced by the eventual redevelopment of the by the Vail Town Council, plus decisions by
currently used for maintenance shops and the gondola core site, Vail Resorts will be required the town on the proposed realignment of South
warehouse. to repiace a minimum of 110 beds which Frontage Road as outlined in the Lionshead
currently exist at the Sunbird Lodge. Vail Master Plan.
Resorts also will be reyuired to create ,
additional housing based on a percentage of the
number of employees generated by the
redevelopment.
• Build deed-restricted housing similar to Vail • The Lionshead Master Plan identifies the west • Lionshead parking structure housing will be
Commons in Lionshead, perhaps on sites end of Lionshead for employee housing, both pursued in conjunction with a new deck in the
between seasonal units and the rest of Lionshead. rental and for-sale. parking structure.
• Establish a Housing Trust Fund, a permanent, • Articles of incorporation have been prepared • Review by the Eagle County Housing Task •
regionally-supported source of funds to be used by Jill Kovacevich and are ready to be filed. Force.
specifically and solely for the purpose of creating However, Kovacevich is looking for
a net increase in the availability of affordable endorsement and involvement by the Eagle
housing in the valley. County Housing Task Force. The intent of the
Housing Trust Fund is to raise monies from the
public and private sectors to acquire land and
build units.
• Initiate a program within Vail to offer significant • While the Town Council has endorsed the • Program launch by an independent entity. -
incentives for property owners who contribute to concept of incentives, it has looked to other
solutions to the affordable housing problem. entities to launch and manage such a program.
Once launched, the Town Council has
expressed a willingness to participate by
providing the only requested incentive that
TOV could give, parking passes.
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• Encourage the Town of Vail to use all measures • While efforts to increase the number of • Continue to address preservation of Timber
available to it to maintain and increase existing housing units in Vail are well documented Ridge deed restrictions.
employee housing units. throughout this matrix, another important effort
is underway to preserve the 198 deed-restricted
. Timber Ridge units which are set to expire in
2001. The Vail Town Manager and Town
Attorney are working diligently to negotiate a
positive outcome for the community and the
private property owner,
s Encourage the Town of Vail to require that Vail • The Town of Vail can encourage, but cannot • Expansion of the Tarnes units will increase the
Resorts, Inc. set a goal of housing 62 percent of require Vail Resorts to set such a goal. percentage of employees housed by Vail
its own seasonal employees who are renters. However, it should be noted that Vail Resorts Resorts.
continues to be the ski industry leader in
providing housing for its employees. The
company currently provides housing for 40%
of its seasonal work force and efforts are
continuing to expand that percentage with an
expansion of the Tarnes units near the entrance
to Beaver Creek, as well as future employee
housing developments in Lionshead.
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Building Community Goal Area • In 1998 the Vail Daily introduced a welcome • Complete sponsorship and development of
• Initiate a"Welcome Program" for Vail publication called "FY1." It is printed annually the Vail Newcomers' Guide in preparation for
newcomers. and distributed to muitiple outlets, including the 1999-2000 ski season.
the Town of Vail, Chamber of Commerce and
the Vail Visitors' Centers. In addition,
effective April 30, 1999, the Chamber of
Commerce has introduced a welcome program
in which new residents are invited to attend a
reception at the Chamber offices on the last
Friday of each month. The purpose of the
program is to educate new residents on the
services available to them in the area and
provide an opportunity to network with other
new residents. The Chamber offers all
- attendees free phone books, maps, plus
reference sheets on utilities, housing rentals
and real estate. Also, under the direction of the
TOV Community Information Office, a Vail-
specific newcomers' guide has been written
and is currently undergoing graphics and
, sponsorship development.
• Initiate regularly scheduled informal gatherings • Since 1997, the Town of Vail has initiated 3 • Another in a series of "community mixers"
with elected officials. such gatherings. [n addition, the Chamber of was scheduled in conjunction with the Vail
Commerce has served as a catalyst in creating community facilities process.
other interaction forums.
• Initiate "Getting to Know You Gatherings". • This initiative was combined with the elected • Another in a series of "community mixers" will
officials gathering and is now known as a be scheduled in conjunction with the Vail
"community mixer." community facilities process.
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• Provide motivation, encouragement and ~ The Vail Police Department has served as a • None needed.
opportunities for neighborhoods to get together. catalyst in facilitating neighborhood gatherings
in the Booth Creek/Bald Mountain and
Matterhorn areas to discuss parking, traffic and
other issues of neighborhood concern. In
addition, the Matterhorn neighborhood has
organized an annual Halloween block party
event. And although triggered by resident
concerns about the siting of affordable housing
and other issues surrounding the Common
Ground process, several neighborhoods have
begun meeting regularly to discuss issues of
common concern.
• Develop a Speaker Series, creating opportunities • A non-profit organization called White River • None needed.
for the community to reflect together and to Institute has responded to this need. Created in
promote inner personal development and foster 1988, its purpose is to support personal growth
meaningful relationships. and development of individuals throughout the
community. Activities have included a speaker
series and personal development seminars.
• Develop pocket parks, small neighborhood parks • The Common Ground process in Spring 1998 • With help from the neighborhood, the Arosa-
with playgrounds and picnic tables. identified the creation of 4 new parks: Arosa- Garmisch park site has been planned and
Garmisch, Tract A(between Bald Mtn. Rd. construction will begin during the FaU of 1999.
And I-70) and Donovan Park. The Arosa- The Tract A site is next in line for park
Garmisch site was identified for development under the Common Ground plan.
implementation during phase one.
• Create a multi-purpose building that meets • The Vail Town Council and Vail Recreation • Complete joint planning and siting process for
community needs, serving people from all District Board of Directors are working jointly community facilities, including a funding plan.
~ demographic groups, all ages and full-time, part- on a planning and siting process for
time and seasonal residents. community facilities to be concluded in the
Summer of 1999.
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Natoral and Built Environment Goal Area • This carrying capacity analysis was completed • Update the analysis on an annual basis.
• Conduct a Town of Vail inventory of in 1998 as part of the Lionshead
infrastructure and natural resource carrying Redevelopment Master Plan process. The
capacities. analysis shows sewer service to be reaching
near-capacity levels. The report is on file in
the Community Development Deparhr?ent and
is being used to review the potential impacts .
of all large commercial and residential
projects.
• Water Quality Initiatives. • Through a partnership with the USGS, Vail • Continue partnerships and analysis on an
Resorts, and Water District, the Town is ongoing basis.
completing a comprehensive study of the Gore
Creek Watershed. This analysis indicates Gore
Creek has one of the best fisheries in the Upper
Colorado River Basin. Major concerns
expressed in the draft study include highway a
sanding and nutrient loading. This partnership
is working successfully with CDOT to
implement sediment mitigation on Vail Pass.
• Complete solid waste study, improve recycling, • Working with Eagle County the Town has • Continue parinerships with BFI and Eagle; ~
encourage the reuse of building materials. completed an analysis of our waste stream. County to improve recycling of materials. ,
Also, prices for construction materials have
been increased at the landfill; green glass is
now accepted for recycling; co-mingled
recycling is accepted - you only have to
separate paper from everything else; and an
educational plan has been developed to
improve recycling.
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• Donovan Park should be used in the following • To date, Donovan Park remains Vail's most • To be determined by the Vail Town Council.
way: the lower bench shuld be preserved as open controversial property. A Common Ground
space; the middle bench should be used for a proposal to use a portion of this parcel for open
combination of open space and affordable space, parks and employee housing has been
housing; and the upper bench should be used for deferred to the plans out-years because of its
a combination of open space apd affordable complexity.
housing.
• In lieu of withholding approvals of Lionshead • After an extensive review process, the • Various code modifications are now underway
redevelopment construction, the following Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was to implement the master plan. Ultimately,
schedule was endorsed, with emphasis on citizen approved unanimously by the Vail Town voters will be asked to consider a financing
involvement and technical analysis: January Council in December 1998. mechanism for public improvements.
1997, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
process initiated; wish list development, analysis
of water supply, sewer, air quality, traffic,
parking, telephone lines, building codes and
other energy codes and employees; two
alternative plans presented to Town of Vail
Council; one selected and master plan adopted, if
needed; December 1997, design guidelines
completed.
• Review and update Town of Vail design o As part of the Lionshead Master Plan new e Determine if further work is needed on Design
guidelines. design guidelines were approved for that area. Guidelines outside of Lionshead as part of the
Fur[her action on design guidelines is not 2000 Community Development work plan.
contemplated in 1999. • Establish an energy code for Town of Vail o The Building Division adopted an energy code a Complete energy certification program for new
development process. as part of an update to the building code that structures.
occurred in 1999. Furthermore, the Building
and environmental health divisions are working
on an energy certification program for new
structures.
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• Actively participate in the Town of Vail • The Town has experienced a significant • The development review process will be more
development process. increase in public participation in the accessible to the public when the town fully
development review process. This is most implements its web page.
• likely attributable to the Common Ground
process.
• Implement incentive/certification program for • In 1998 the Town of Vail introduced its • Recruitment of Green Star enrollees and annual
energy, water, and waste management. sponsorship of the Green Star program, a nominations for the Mauri Nottingham award.
national certification program that encourages
and promotes sustainable environmental
practices. Vail's program represents the first
of its kind in Colorado. To date, 5 area
businesses have been certified; 6 others have
enrolled. In addition, the Town of Vail
recognizes outstanding environmental practices
through the annual Mauri Nottingham _
Environmental Quality Award. Staff has also worked with the county and BFl to
significantly improve recycling. Recycling is
no co-mingled and green glass is accepted which has helped restaurants to participate. ,
• Enhance, improve and support clean-up events. • Staff has met with interested residents on • Continue to find ways to enhance the clean-up
enhancing the clean up program for 1999. program, including adopt-a-path recruitment at
Working with residents, staff is working on other events.
enhancing the adopt a path/park program for
local businesses.
• Monitor current and future land exchanges; seek • Staff is currently working on zoning for lands • Ongoing monitoring of forest planning and
appropriate zoning on lands involved in acquired from USFS. The land on Arosa federal legislation.
exchanges. Garmish was just rezoned to Outdoor
Recreation. Staff is also closely monitoring the
draft Forest Plan.
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• Continue implementation of Open Space Plan to • Common Ground plan recommends acquisition • Continue acquisition of 130 acres of land as
protect neighborhood "scale" open space lAnds. of 130 additional acres of land for protected outlined in the Common Ground plan.
designation, which would complete
implementation of Vail's Comprehensive Open
. Lands plan. Already, 14 parcels representing
the town's full inventory (382 acres) of
protected open space are protected in
perpetuity unless voters authorize a change in
use.
• Solicit the support of Congress and the U.S. • No Federal Action is currently being • Staff will continue to monitor.
Forest Service to monitor and prevent any public contemplated on this issue. Staff will continue
sale of public lands to private developers. to monitor.
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Regional Cooperation Goal Area • After 18 months of negotiation, an • Continue to pursue development/sale of the
• Create a venue to begin discussion of the issues intergovernmental agreement has been signed Berry Creek and MiNer Ranch sites, while
and the opportunities related to regional between the Eagle County Recreation looking for other opportunities for regional
cooperation. Issues that have been identified for Authority and the Eagle County School District cooperation.
resolution are: consolidation of emergency/other regarding joint development of the Berry Creek
municipal services; regional marketing funding; 5'h and Miller Ranch sites. This agreement has
regional housing trust funding; Berry Creek Fifth opened the door for additional discussions on
Filing; government interaction (i.e. Regional opportunities to increase regional cooperation.
Cooperation Coalition/Council of Governments); In addition, the mayors and managers of each
transportation/trails; and open municipality in Eagle County have agreed to
space/environment. resume meeting on a regular basis to explore
issues of concern.
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World Class Resort Goal Area • The first phase of a lodging quality upgrade is • Implementation of action plan in time for
• Initiate a Lodging Upgrade Initiative to include: underway with the Vail Valley Tourism and 1999-2000 ski season.
a letter to property owners from the Town of Convention Bureau poised to create a rating
Vail, Vail Associates, Board of Realtors, Vail system for live beds. In addition, the WTCB
Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, etc. and Vail Resorts are taking the lead in working
urging renovation; survey guests to determine with the lodging community on flexibility of
lodging problems and priorities in upgrade bookings (abandonment of the 7-night stay
programs; develop community standards for policy) and price(value relationship.
acceptable rental lodging; provide hotels and
management companies with tools to encourage
renovation; and, as a last resort, remove
substandard units or management companies
from eligibility for sale through central
reservation.
• Support current Guest Service Training program. • 5ince 1997, the Vail Town Council has • Evaluate the success of "Turn it Up."
contributed $43,000 to help fund the "Turn it
Up " guest services training program in
partnership with the Vail merchant
associations, Chamber of Commerce and Vail
Resorts.
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Youth Goal Area • Facility operators were advised of the issues. • None needed.
• Resolve issues that surround participation at the
aquatic facility in Avon.
• Establish a County-wide Youth Task Force, • While a countywide effort was pursued in the • Formalize YO structure. Enhance membership
directed by youth. beginning, key organizers have since participation and advisors. Pursue link to
determined that efforts are better served eastern end government agencies.
through two youth outreach groups: one
representing the east end of Vail Valley, the
other representing the interests of the western
' end in Eagle and Gypsum. The Vail-to-
Wolcott group, known as YO (youth outreach),
has been formed to address the following areas: .
facilities and activities for teens; 2) creation
of a youth -advisory council to local . ~
govemments on youth issues and community
planning; 3) in-school programs, advocating
student representation on school planning
committees; 4) outreach to eighth graders to
help facilitate their transition into high school.
• Pursue development of some facilities and e Implementation of Vail Skate Park on a • Find permanent location and funding for Vail `
activities identified through a survey of youth seasonal basis. Other needs being addressed in Skate Park. Implement communi tfacilities
administered in area schools, such as a Water community facilities project. Upgrade of Vail plan with TOV and VRD. Continue discussion
Fun Park and/or Imax facility and Under 21 Youth Center in spring 1999 to include more (via YO) with Avon Centre and creation of
Club, perhaps in concert with proposals from current entertainment. facilities.
other Vail Tomorrow teams (Community
Center).
• Conduct an annual review of local education • Action is on hold at this time. • Approach School District for commitment.
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• Create community dialogue to respond to youth • Partially accomplished through the efforts of • YO needs to formalize relationships with
issues and facilitate communication of them to YO and the Eagle County Student Union. A govemment entities to better accomplish this.
the decision-makers. new adult group focused on youth - the Youth ECSU has set up agreements with Gypsum,
Coalition - was brought together in March Eagle and County for Youth Advisory
1999 by the Family Center and seems to be Councils. Youth Coalition as it gets
able to accomplish some of these steps. established may be great vehicle via TV, www,
etc.
o Promote growth of healthy and constructive • Youth Coalition projects should help this. • Continue to look for involvement
youth culture. Fork Park playground focus group is one opportunities.
example of doing this. It is a great impact on
both kids and TOV.
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Addilionnl A~reement Reached . "I'he Common GroLmd plan attempts to find a • Continue implementation of Common Ground.
• Vail Tomurrow believes that open space and halance in serving those needs, giving residents
aft'ordablc housing are both important to the more parks and open space as well as more
Vail community, and that one should not be housing. Specifically, the plan calls for adding
pursued at the exclusion of the other. the following over 3 phases: 130 acres of
newly acquired open space for protected
designation; 4 new parks; 1 1 affordable
housing developments (with Donovan Park
deferred to the plan's out-years); and 2 sites for • .
community facilities. The plan also would
complete implementation of the town's
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan, which
recommends protective action to be taken on
51 parcels. In addition, 14 parcels representing
the town's full inventory (382 acres) of
protected open space would continue to be
protected in perpetuity under the Common
Ground plan, unless voters authorize a change
in use. Approximately 16 acres of town-
owned, undeveloped land, often mistaken for protected open space, are proposed to be used
for housing. The other 98.6% of the town's
1, 100 acre inventory of land would remain as
undeveloped vacant land, parks or open space.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 1999
Contact: Bob McLaurin, 479-2105
Vail Town Manager
CAPITAL, RETT PROJECTS FOR FY 2000 REVIEWED SEPT. 7
(Vail)--Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin will present a recommendation to spend $11.4 million
for infrastructure improvements as well as $3 miAion from the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund as
part of the fiscal year 2000 budget. The recommendation will be presented to the Town Council
at its Sept. 7 evening meeting, marking the beginning of a month-long budget review process.
Comments from the public are encouraged throughout the review.
While the Council previously approved a$ 30.6 million 2000 budget as part of the 1999
biennial budgeting process, McLaurin's recommended list of capital projecfs and use of the Reai
Estate Transfer Tax fund (RETT) includes several significant changes from the prior review.
"We're responding to the increased need to provide facilities for our residents and to improve the
overall ambiance for visitors," said McLaurin. "Both are essential in our ability to provide quality
experiences for our guests and a high quality of life for our residents."
As such, major projects recommended from the RETT fund for 2000 include $250,000 to
master plan a park and other facilities on Donovan Park and $1 million for development of a
neighborhood park on a portion of Donovan Park's lower bench. This represents an addition of
$250,000 from the previous budget. As a result of the re-priorifization, McLaurin has deferred a
$975,000 line item for parking lot improvements at Ford Park to 2001.
The RETT fund is comprised of a 1 percent tax on real estate sales. Use of the RETT fund,
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per town ordinance, is restricted to projects such as open space acquisition and preservation,
park maintenance and park development. The fund generates approximately $3 miliion per
year.
Projects recommended from the capital fund also have been re-prioritized for 2000. McLaurin
is piroposing consideration of the following new projects: $5 million for construction of a new fire
station; $500,000 for installation of a median along S. Frontage Rd. from the Main Vail
rouridabout to Blue Cow Chute; $250,000 for designing infrastructure improvements in
Liorishead; $100,000 for design of streetscape improvements along West Meadow Drive;
$200,000 for a townwide document imaging system; $350,000 for street maintenance equipment
purc:hases; $250,000 for creation of a community room in the former Bright Horizons space
above City Market at Vail Commons: $200,000 for design of a community facility at the Civic
Center site in Lionshead; and $250,000 for vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding improvements.
As a result of the re-prioritization, McLaurin is recommending a$2.6 million street
reconstruction project for Vail Valley Drive be deferred from 2001 to 2002.
The capital projects fund is derived from a portion of the town's sales collections. Typicaily,
the town spends 44 to 50 percent of its sales tax collections on capital improvements. The
remaining share is used for general operations. In all, sales tax collections represent more than
53 percent of the town's revenues.
Earlier in the year, McLaurin announced a reorganization plan that trims the town's general
operating expenses by approximately $440,000 per year through elimination of 8.65 full-time
equivalent positions. The cuts, handled through a combination of attrition and job
reassignments, were made in response to projections of a$1 million budget deficit by 2003 in
the general fund. Unless sales tax co{fections show increased growth or new revenue sources
are created, McLaurin says cuts in municipal services could be needed in future years.
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While projections for 2000 show the town with a small surplus in the general fund, McLaurin
says the town will need to work proactively next year to address a$500,000 deficit forecast for
2001.
McLaurin is estimating sales tax growth of 5.5 percent from 1999 to 2000; a 13.4 percent
increase in the lift tax; and a 2.8 percent increase in parking revenues for the 2000 budget.
In addition to decisions on capital and RETT projects, the Town Council will review proposed
parking policies for the upcoming ski season, community contributions and a contingency plan
for summer marketing should a 1.4 percent lodging tax fail to win voter approval in November.
Those discussions will take place as follows:
Town of Vail FY 2000 Budget Calendar
Community Contributions Sept. 14
Presentation of Recommended Budget Sept. 14
First Reading of Budget Ordinance Sept. 21
Second Reading of Budget Ordinance Oct. 5
The Town Council is scheduled to adopt a 2000 budget at its Oct. 5 meeting.
For more information on the Town of Vail 2000 budget proposal, contact McLaurin at
479-2105.
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RECEIVE SEF 3 1999
ROBERT E. FORD
2765 BALD MOUNTAIN ROAD
VAIL, COLORADO 81657
September 2, 1999
Vail Town Council "
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Fellow Councilmembers,
I have decided to resign my council seat effect November 2, 1999. I feel that I have
accomplished to my satisfaction the main objectives I set out to address in 1995 when I
first ran for election. Of course, I am also looking forwazd to a bit more free time.
My time on council has been a tremendous leazning experience for me and I wish to
thank each of you for your help, support, and contribution. Its been great fun. My best to
you all.
Cord'
Rob Ford
08/31/99 22:52 FA% 970 476 9287 ECI FAULAND f~ O1
Karl Fauland
1711 A-Z Geneva Drive Vail,"CO 8I657 Veil Town Council ' 75 S_ Froatage Rotid
' Vail, CO 81657 •
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Dear Council,
Last year at the presents of Mr_ Kurz and W. Armour, Town of Vail Staffwas informed about a
rumar of Out of town ownership 'at Yafl Cummons. A follow-up this year showed at least three '
qt~estiona6le Warramry l~eeds. • "
A resent successor in your lottery, Mr_ 3ohn H_ Lancaster bad owned 1r1 of a Duplex in East VaiL which he bought in 1991 for $170,000_00 and sold it for $325,000.00 in 1998. .
1 find it very hard to support such policies and would hke to find ont how you can_ ' •
Please feel free to conract me at 476-8322. Sincerely, .
Kerl Fauland - -
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TOWN `
4VAIL
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75 South Frontage Road • .
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 .
FAX 970-479-2157
TM
September l, 1999 Mr. Karl Fauland
1711 A-2 Geneva Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Dear NIr. Fauland,
am writing in response to your letter to Council that was faxed on August 31, 1999. In
response to what you thought were three questionable warranty deeds staff did research
into those particular situations and found that each meets the requirements of the Deed
:;testriction and Employee Housing Guidelines. In one situation there was a cosianer on a
mortaage and the cosigner has since quit claim deeded the property to the qualified
owner. One of the deeds that had two names on it is a husband and wife with different
last names. The last deed in question is two friends who own the unit jointly and are both
full-time employees within the Town of Vail.
.fohn H. Lancaster is a qualified applicant under the Town of Vail Employee Housing
Guidelines. He did not own properry within Eagle County at the time he applied for the
buy down unit in East Vail and he is a full-time employee at a local business.
lf you have any further questions about the ownership of Vail Commons units please feel
f'ree to call me at 479-2144.
S incerely,
J tJina Timm
Housing Coordinator
cc: Town Council
~~5~ RECYCLED PAPER
9
IRECEIVED AUf 2 3 1999
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Corridor Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution
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P.O. Box 376 303-595-0829 Denver
Dumont, CO 80436 303-573-5275 fax
August 20, 1999
. Dear CARTS member or friend:
It is time to spread the support for CARTS and the "mono-beam" solution to I-70 ~
congestion. We are launching an effort to broaden the support for our efforts. CARTS
will need to play an important role in the state-wide vote in November, 2000 that CIFGA
will propose to the state legislature. The vote will be to build the demonstration project
with budget surplus money. Although firiancial support for CARTS is important,
understanding the technoflogy, being a strong advocate, and being a vollunteer to lead a-
local campaign is just as flmpor¢ant.
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:;We ~are readying a :.lmarkeging program imed at businesses and individaials. Much of this
will be done by mail witln personal followups:
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We will, have a.simple barbecue (probably fliot _dogs and burgers) at Avon on September
16 to develoP . stronS~~er suPPort in Eagle CountY• _ It will hP hPld t 4.34 at the Avon Park
,
at the lake. TransportVentures, the selected ,vendor for the testing and demonstration ~ -
proj c will present their technologies and,background. This will give all of you and the~''.`w~
_ Eagle County'public a chance~to become an informed advocate. This will be followed
a very important board meeting:
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l ttie time to~elect a board of directors (~not call eve one a board membe~
~i~obab y
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" now thatwe have grown in size). "The first decision would be on the'size and makeup of
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~ = the board. .My suggestion_would be'for a member from each participating municipality
and thre
:4~ teec
e at laige members. ~~.ondly, we need to deternune the role of CARTS inthe election campaign. - We will ideas~on additiorial;iuid raising;'pthe use of TV spots, speakers, and local
oiganizahonsinform the±public,Z"and how to recnut someo e to iun the campaign. I do _
not feel :qualified'aid woaild like`to ~bow,out l~as executive
director'soon" after the first of
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he;yea .wo~uld like.to coritinue to be a spokesperson for tlieproj ect andoa bri dge to he
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regardFto thet latfer,~ aagn happY to report .~~iat our initial meeting with the gov _rnor.''a s
. chief.ofand other st~Fwas helpfu~l.,Just.~y"I~,was again assured tliaftlie ~gov ernor
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is no~-m- s sed o t our pr ecf b~':
~~any~way oppo o£ ut needs to betterwunderstandl the tec~inologyp~`w~•~: ~
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= and.timetable ~;We expect to have an opportunityP. ~,m e~ a rpr'esentat~ion to him
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It is difficult to plan a barbecue without knowing how many will be there. Please RSVP
to me in any of the following ways: By telephone 303-763-9988 Fax: 303-763-9958
e-mail: JDSch2 @aol.com or by mailing the following:
Name: No. in party
I will attend
I will be unable to attend
Mail to : Jim Scherer
6500 W. Mansfield Ave. #27
Denver, Co. 80235
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I-M GARTS
Corridor Alliance for a Rapid Truuit Solution
P.O. Box 376 303-595-0829 Demer
Dumont, CO 80436 303-573-5275 fax
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Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Corridor Aliiance for a Rapid Transit Sotuhmn (CARTS)
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, When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 16,1999
Where: Avon council chambers, Avon {Colorado
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,..AGENDA . .
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activities of SCIFGA
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purtlicms of Iheirecway that not only will reunitc surroundin" nci<Ih- I
~ hc wcst cnd o(downtown Pr>rtland Ore~;un is a far cry to-
~i boncIoodti, but iIso will crcallc ncw land for devclopmcnt in a cicy i
dZiy Irom what il watijutit thrcr decideti ago. I hc cenu-al city tliat1 is fasP running Out of downtown spacc. Portland's skyroiket- j
lies bet%vecn ehc 1Nillamettc River un the cast and t tiprcacl
inb pcipulation and cf60rts eO maintain its urban growth bc.RindarY
~ ot high-end homcs ucstlcd in hills on thc lvCst'.13ut whac Was ~
have fiorced tht city to maximvc thc use ()f existing lanel ~viCh
once a unificd ncighborhoxid of hOmcS, schools, pIaygrOuncis, ~ ~
~ c~ensity, mixc~i-use dcvcl~~Eaiiicnt.
rctail shops, and churchcs rctihng .iC t'hc basc of the West 1-lills I
tiE,anning 26 f~locl:s, che I-~405 caps ~vill create ne~~~ fand to build
is now a fracturcd piv'.zlc of business, rctiiciential, ancl cntcrtaiii- I ment districts divided fi•om une ane~thcr f~y a major freew~iy. I,OOIO hc~using units, 650,000 square feet of commercial space, 2,200
~ Built i~n 1965, the frecway cut thirougll 3,8 blod<s cif downtown p`i'- 1~ ing s,paces, six acres of parks, two acres of indoor recrealiorial
Portland, breakin~; up hunclreds of Iliste~ric sites and ti~~litting in half ~~ycI"a"d 50,000 scluare teet ( ~f avidexhibition space.l~hcsc ca~s ~.~ill
rnany thriving ncighborhoods. 'fhough cIc)wnc<>wn 7?orNitnd as a' buillci On thc success of resi(lcntial and commcrcia] dcvelopntcnts
whole is considered a revitalv.ation succctis, thc duwnt'i~wn com- ~ 5P1OL1ting up ale~n~ a light-ra~ I linc that runs east to ~aest through thc
I munity views the interstate as an aiiiioying sourcc of noisc and air cit}', and will link inclividually thrivin~ districts that ~~rill meet their ~
I r pollution as wcll as a visual l)light to ehc city. Acc<>rdinb tq Iocal <<i11 potcntial only as a unificd west-cnd neighbcn-hood. ~
k planners,Interstate405hasdragged'dokvn property values ofnear- 'Fhe process of building che caps is a tricky proposiiion. For
~ hy land parccls that have the putential tc> be primc i-cal estate sites. , starter,, 1hc fieewily must rlemain open during cOnstruclion. An
A contingent of architects, engineers, develc>pers, and p! tnners eveii larger ob5raclc is money: fcdcral dollars might be availablc (or
~ currently is wcirking to build a series of caE>s-reinForced cona-ece the ptojecc, but state transpc>rtation fulads arc nonexistcnt and pri-
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hurden.IStill, the project that started as'a voluntecr effort hNr mugh- have to start from scratch like suburban dcrelupment; du hecaii;r
ly t~~~o dlozen design, planning, and development professionals is the infra>tructure is alreadN• thcrc, he maintQII1S.
now starting to look like it just might ivork. "'I"hi; project wilf create land in downtcnen Portland that eioesn't
"The project could not have comc at a better time;'';Savs Paul ezist, and xv~ill provide a lot of it in very strategic locatiuns," hc a>n-
Morris, a Portland landscape architeci who is spearheadinb the cf- tinues. The cap Will ce>nncct primc development arca; ;uch a; the `
fort. "We have a presidenc and a vice presidcnt who suppOrt u-ans- Pearl District, with its an-a}of art gallerirs, restaurants, nnd luft:;
portation projects and who have allocated more than S 1 1 billion residential ?eighborhoods sudI as Goosr Hollow; Civic St.iolium,
that this ~project is dircctly in line with." He points out thalt thc fed- which will be renovated during the nezt year with the hupe of at-
eral tranlportation departmcnt has more maney at its disUosal than tractin~; a major lcaguc basrball tecinr, and Portland St.ite l~niversi-
ever befo~re, and plans that promote high-densit}' development and hy, wherc huusing is i~~ se~~ere demand. "1'ou cuuliln't a,k fior more
unify comimunities are exactly what the agency would support. strate~ic locations t~~hcre im~cstmenc is hcing pumped;'sa~•s :\li~rris.
"Conununities are moving back into cities bv desibn, not by de- "1'ou can sce why dcvclopers whu want to <iwn I.ind on the caEa :ind
fault," M Ibrris says, adding that the freeway eonstruction that took adjacent to the cap are esciteil:'
plaee in thc 1960s and 1970s severed the connection; ofl [hriving One oi the project's mos[ avid supportrrs is Purtland 'Maycn- \ era
downtown districts and drained them of their vitality. Preeway caps, Katz, who ohservcs that the plan xvill creatc a nrw market for de-
hc notes, are one way of rcclaiming thiit vibrance. llovvntmvn in- velopment in acommunity Whcre thcn is ;i ;hortage of varant com-
frastructure across the cuuntry has bcen underused becausc of suh- merci.il spnce, parkin-. :und recrration and ciric space. "\\'e;t of
urban developmentthat fails to make use of existing infrastructure, I-405 is lackin'o a lot of thuse amenities," :he s;iys.
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The project has been discussed since 1988, when PortIand's cen- some of the wonderful streets, the value of the proper-
tral city plan recommended a feasibility study for an appropriate lo- ty around it will only increase," Katz points out.
cation to build parks or parking over part of I-405. Katz reignited In laying the foundation for the cap project's feasi- the concept during her 1997 state of the city address, and a group bility, a delegation from Portland traveled to other areas
of about 301andscape architects, engineers, developers, and other of the country where similar projects already have been
design and planning professionals volunteered an estimated built or are underway. "It's a worldwide trend;'says Mor- _
$250,000 worth of pro bono work to craft a preliminary design for ris. "We had no lack of places to look to."
the I-405 project. The concept was introduced last October during
the American Society of Landscape Architects's annual conference Freeway Caps in Duluth, IVOinnesota
in Pordand. At that time, a series of public workshops was held to One of those places was Duluth, Minnesota, which in 1992
gather ideas on how the new property should be used. expanded and capped Interstate 35 in a$300 million ef-
Katz recently appointed a 14-member strategy group that met fort to reclaim Lake Superior as an integral part of the city.
for the first time in April and will spend six months evaluating all An initral proposal to expand the freeway was vastly dif-
aspects of the plan's feasibility, from economics to engineering. ferent from the Lake Place project that returned the ~
Based on the preliminary information gathered by this team, a steer- waterfront to the community, according to John Bray, district public '
ing committee will further expIore the concept. "The economics of affitirs director for Minnesota's department of transportation.
the project is important. As we redevelop downtown and preserve The initial proposal sparked a major controversy. Notes $ray,
• "The lake has always been a source of pride for the community'
andwhen .
the freeway was built at its doorstep and a proposal was i_ made to expand the freeway, the community rose up en masse .
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Boston's central artery/tunnel project-expected to help ,
reclaim Boston's water(ront and reunite neighborfioods as
_ well as create 30 acres of land for developmerd and open
space--will incorporate ircewaY caPs.
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you build these buildings with all these little open spaces
between them, or do you build more open space and
add fewer buildings? You have to really think about
whether it should be open or whether there should be
development:'
Lee, who also chairs a citizens' advisory group ap-
- pointed to define how air rights over the Boston por-
~ tion of the Massachusetts Turnpike should be used,
notes that controversy already surrounds the project.
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Millennium Partners, a NewYork-based national de-
s'~: velopment group, has proposed constructing a build-
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a hotel, a cinema, and a health
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and said to the transPortation dePart- would tower 59 stories, a height
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ment, `Wait a minute, we need to do
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Other private developers in-
the area's two-and-a-half-acre park, his- -y~) terested in using the air rights
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toric buildings, and signature rose gar-
den attract hundreds of thousands of include developer Arthur Winn,
who wants to build a hotel; the
people. "People gravitate toward the BostonRedSox, whichwantsto ,
walkway for biking, in-line skating, and
strolling with their children,» ~ eXPand its stadium; and Boston
When Lake Place initially was built, University, which has expressed
there was little private sector interest in the area, explains Bray. The interest in eacpanding its campus.
project was funded completely with public investment. In its effort "There is a whole series of users who are interested in using the air
to solve traffic congestion and air pollution downtown, Minneso- rights;' says Lee. "Boston generally is underserved by hotels, so there
ta's, transportation department decided to expand I-35 and include is a lot of interest in developing hospitality projects. Because the city
a cap that would serve as a community gathering place. It was not overall is a hot development market and because of where these land
long, he says, before the private sector took notice. parcels are located, the potential is there to do something special:"
A vital component of the projed is a$35 million high-tech cam- Seattle and Its Caps
pus that reportedly is expected to employ 600 to 1,000 people at
salaries ranging from $75,000 to $200,000 a year, continues Bray. If Seattle has built several freeway caps, though none have been used
thus occurs, the campus should create a boon for downtown be- for private development.'Three of the projects created land for pub-
cause it would create a whole new need for housing. lic parks and recreation space and one houses a quasi-public con-
vention center building. The city quickly discovered that the eco-
Inlterstate Caps in Boston nomics of freeway caps were a major challenge, says Les Jacobson,
Boston's $10 billion central artery/tunnel project, which not only will an assistant regional administrator for traffic for Washington's de-
rei:laim Boston's waterfront and reunite neighborhoods but also will partment of transportation.
cneate 30 acres of land for development and open space, will in- "It was quite a venture to try to place the convention center in an
corporate freeway caps as part of its construction. A committee is area where 200,000 people travel every day;" he explains. There are
studying how best to use the new land, says David Lee, principal in continuing hurdles with the longer caps Seattle decided to build.
charge for Stull & Lee Architects/Planners, based in Boston, one of Ventilation systems have to be maintained, and tunnel traffic poses
the firms working on the project. potential problems with fires. Fire detection and control systems add
"When you're building something like this, the knee-jerk reac- to the compleaoty and cost of freeway caps, along with lighting sys-
tion is to build a park," Lee observes. "A big question to ask is: Do tems needed to illuminate the turmels.
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Developmenc of these nine capped blocks will create•
• 330 jobs = r
• 530 housmg units
• 1.272 residents
• 70,000 sq h office space
• 50,000 sq fr read space
• 950 parking spaces
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A major freeway dividing dormtown Portland and its business, residential, and entertainment districts wiil soon
incorporate a series af caps spanning 26 blocks above portions of the freeway. The caps will provide more room
for development in a city short on dowMown space, and will reunite many fractured neighborhoods.
"The more freeway that is covered, the more complex those is- dium is set to begin this year to help attract a major league base-
sues become," notes Jacobson. "Construction costs are high, and ball team to Portland; commercial and residential development
though there is potential for investment through development, I aiong the light-rail line is booming; and the transportation infra-
don't know that investment can offset the initial capital costs:' structure already exists to support a cap there, planners say.
Portland's Cap Concept Another possible starting point is on the southwest end of the
city, where Portland State University is situated and where more
Morris says Portland will build its caps differently from those of housing is needed. The area already supports a thriving commer-
Seattle to avoid some of the capital costs. For one thing, Portland
will not have to deal with ventIlation issues because none of the cial and arts district and is served by mass transit. In addition, a
caps that make up the project over I-405 will be longer than 800 streetcar line under construction will soon run through the area
feet. "We intentionally designed them to avoid ventilation systems:" and help spur further development.
Also, he says, the Portland cap is a clean, simple concept that will There are equally strong arguments for building the first cap in `
make the construction and engineering of it easier than similar pro- other areas of the west end, such as the Pearl District, where his-
jects in other cities. "It's not rocket science," points out Morris. "The toric industrial warehouses have been converted to lofts, art gal-
real trick is to build the deck to support the development you want. leries, retail shops, and cafes. Development proposals for a cap in-
Potentially, the first cap on this project could come to fruition in dude the Northwest Pearl Sports and Reaeation Center, a mixed-use
two to three years:" complex of community-scale retail on the ground floor, and a recre-
The challenge is to decide where the first segment should be ation center and soccer field above. The center would extend over
built. A logical first choice, according to local planners, is in the the sidewalk to create a covered arcade for pedestrians. A sky-bridge heart of a mixed-use district along the Metropolitan Area Express would connect new housing and office blocks to the Burnside Bright '
(MAX) light-rail line near Civic Stadium. Renovation of Civic Sta- Light District to the south. `
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Development of these rhree capped blocks will create
• 225 jobs
• 250 housing units Pearl District & Northwest
• 600 residents Development of these five capped blocks wdl crnate•
H O llO VW "F I a t s" ' 50,000 sq.h office space • 285 jobs
• 25.000 sq ft renil space
• 3 acres parks and rxreauon space • 120 housing unia
• 250 parking spaces • 288 res~denu
• 60,000 sq.k office space
• 45,000 sq.ft remil space ~
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• 240 jobs
• 40,000 sq.ft office space
• 30,000 sq.ft read space
• 50,000 sq.ft encerrammenc space
• 130 parking spaces 0 lm 'M 4M
The Bright Light District is still another area being considered vate and public funding, there's potential. The first cap is the seed
for the first cap. It already links four neighborhoods, and cap de- that makes the second one a lot easier."
velopment would feature a series of fountains and plazas, an urban Portland developer John Carroll, a member of the strategy group
conservatory, and retail shops and cafes. Offices, housing, and park- exploring the feasibIlity of the I-405 capping concept, says the proj-
ing would be incorporated into the plan to create a new public at- ect's economic potential will play as important a role as its com-
traction in the heart of the city. munity benefits when the group makes its recommendations.
One thing the designers and planners involved in the project "It's clear that property values adjacent to the freeway histori-
seem certain about is that once the first cap is built and people use cally are less, just because of the freeway," he notes, referring to the
it and see that it can succeed, momentum will gather for the rest of visual blight and noise and air pollution that scare away most de-
the project. "Part of what will spur these projects into action is pri- velopers. Attempts to determine whether the project will pencil out
vate investment," says Morris. must consider the value of newly created parcels where caps have
Ralph Stanley, head of the Federal Transit Administration during eliminated blight and reduced freeway noise, along with how in-
the Reagan Administration, represents Bechtel Enterprises's interest flation affects those values, says Carroll. "The pieces that are miss-
in the I-405 cap. Bechtel currently is working on the Boston central ing involve quantifying values in terms of today's dollars," he notes.
artery tunnel project, which led to its interest in the Portland project. "These are the factors we will be exploring:"
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However, getting private investors involved will be a challenge
in itself; Stanley adds. "If you look at the prices per square footage
they're tall:ing about, it doesn't pencil out, and private development
isn't going to cover the entire cost," explains Stanley. "There is gen-
uine interest, bllt th15 PIO)eCL 1S IIOi gOlllg t0 be 100 peTCe11L pCl- AljpDY FINNEMORE IS MAGAZINE COORDINATOR FOR THE DAILY JOURNAL OF
vately financed. There's curiosity, and given the right mix of pri- CoMnlERcE NtaGnzrNE Irr PoxTurrD, OREGON, AND A FREELANCE WRITER.
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Colorado Chapter QpACO LOMDQ
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
Nickole Stoner
Adams County Planning Department
4955 East 74~` Avenue -
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-7002 ~
August 24, 1999
I3o;nir.ic Maurie.ic, CA.ief of Planr.ir.g
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81658
Dear pominic:
On behalf of the APAColorado Awards Committee it is my pleasure to notify you that the committee has
selected the Town of Vail Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan as one of the winners of a 1999
APAColorado award in Category 1, a Colorado program, process, or project.
We received almost twice as many nominations this year as we have averaged in the past. The Town of
Vail Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is truly exemplary of the kind of work of which Colorado
planners can be proud.
The awards will be presented at the Awards Luncheon, Thursday, September 23, at 11:45 A.M. at the state
conference in Breckenridge. Charlie Unseld and I will give a short presentation describing why we selected
your project for an award. We present one framed award and as many additional certificates as you
request.
I will be calling you shortly to find out if you or someone else will be accepting the award, to discuss the
presentation, and to see if you need additional certificates.
Congratulations on receiving an APAColorado award. Thank you for taking the time to share your
excellent work with the planning community.
Sincergly, -
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Nickole Stoner, Chair
APAColorado Awards Committee r
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TOWN OF YAIL
75 South Froniage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 1999
Contact: Commander Joe Russell, 479-2329 , . , Vail Police Department
PARKING, TRANSiT OPTIONS EXPAND FOR VAIL'S WESTFEST
DURING LABOR DAY VUEEKEND
(Vai!)--Extra parking and additional buses will be used to accommodate Vail's inaugural launch
of Michael Martin Murphey's Colorado WestFest in Ford Park. The event, Sept. 4-6, could draw
as many as 5,000 people a day, according to Commander Joe Russell of the Vail Police
Department. To prepare for the event, Russell says the department has developed a logistical
plan that includes additional parking options, increased bus service and a detour on Vail Valley .
Drive. Here's what to expect:
WestFest Gate Access
WestFest will be staged from the lower bench of Ford Park and from the soccer field. There
also will be free WestFest-refated performances in Vail Vi((age during the afternoon and eariy
evening The pedestrian access to the lower bench of Ford Park at Manor Vail Lodge will serve
as the main festival entrance. Secondary entrances will be located at the South Frontage Road
pedestrian path, the pedestrian path from the Mountain Haus and from the Ford Park east
parking lot. The festival gates will open at 10 a.m. each day. The festival will end at
approximately 7:30 p.m, on Sept. 4 and 5 and around 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
Vail Valley Drive Detour
Vail Valley Dnve will be a one-way road eastbound beginning at the west entrance of
Northwoods/Pinos Del Norte condos to Ptarmigan Road, Sept. 4-6. Also, vehicular access to
Vail Valley Drive will be restricted from Mill Creek Circle to Ptarmigan Road. Only residents and
WestFest vendors will be allowed access. Residents of the Golf Course neighborhood are
encouraged to use the Pulis Bridge entrance for congestion-free access. Residents in the
restncted area will receive vehicle placards for unobstructed access to and from their homes.
Bicyclists and pedestnans will be allowed access in both directions on Vail Valley Drive.
Free Shuttle Parking (for vehicles under 7 ft.)
Free parking will be available in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures with enhanced
free bus service to Ford Park and the WestFest venues. No RV parking, please. Parking on
the frontage roads will be allowed only after both the Village and Lionshead structures are full.
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Close-in Paid Parking
Day-only close-in parking will be offered at Ford Park for a$5 per day fee. No, RV parking,
please. The soccer field parking lot will not be available for parking. Eight close-in parking
spaces for persons with disabilities will be located at Ford Park ($5 per day).
Ford Park Drop-Off
A free drop-off zone will be located at the entrance to Ford Park and will be available for guest
use.
Free RV Day Parking The Holy Cross Ranger District offices on Hwy 6 near Minturn will offer free day-time parking for
RVs on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 4-6. Users are asked to arrive
ear-ly, as there are no reservations. Free bus service will be provided every 30 minutes at the
top and bottom of the hour from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, courtesy of the Eagle County
Regional Transportation Authority. The WestFest bus stop is located at the entrance to the
Forest Service parking lot.
$5 RV Day Parking
The parking areas at Red Sandstone School, Vail Mountain School and the West Day lot in
Lionshead will offer $5 per vehicle RV day parking on a first-come, first-served basis. The lots
• will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 4-6. Convenient bus service to the WestFest venues
will be located nearby. Users shoufd arrive early as there are no reservations.
RV Overnight Parking
Call (970) 479-2115 for a listing of overnight RV camping sites.
Im addition to WestFest, four other special events are scheduled in Vail for the Labor Day
weekend: the fiourth annual Vail Jazz party, Sept. 3-6 at MarriotYs Mountain Resort; the 24th
annual Labor Day softball tournament, Sept. 4-6 at Ford Park; Vail's Annual Rubber Duck Race,
Sept. 5 at the Gore Creek Promenade in Vail Village; and the 8 at 8 foot race Sept. 5 in Vail
Village.
Russell says the Town of Vail will add staffing as necessary to handle the increased needs
caused by the influx of Labor Day weekend visitors.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 1999 '
Contact: Lorelei Donaldson, 479-2136
Vail Town Clerk
As Nov. 2 Election Nears...
NOM(NATING PETITIONS FOR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SEATS
AVAILABLE SEPT. 13
(Vail)--Nominating petitions will be available beginning Sept. 13 for candidates interested in
running for one of four open seats on the Vail Town Council. A fifth seat, to be vacated mid-term
at the conclusion of Rob Ford's mayoral term, also will be up for election. Nominating petitions
for all 5 seats may be picked up in the Vail Town Clerk's office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday _
through Friday in the Vail Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd. .
Candidates will have until 5 p.m. Oct. 1 to circulate and return the nominating petitions. A
minimum of 10 valid signatures from registered voters is required for certification.
The town's Nov. 2 regular municipal election will fill the terms of four of the town's seven
councrl positions. Those seats are currently held by Bob Armour, Michael Arnett, Kevin Foley
and Michael Jewett. All four incumbents are eligible to run for re-election. Also on Nov. 2,
voters will determine a successor to the council seat vacated by Ford, who has said he'll resign
his seat effective Nov. 8.
To qualify for the upcoming Vail Town Council election, candidates must:
• be a citizen of the United States
• be a registered voter within Vail
• be a Vail resident for two years immediately preceding the election
Town elections are non-partisan. In accordance with the town's charter, the three candidates
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receiving the highest number of votes in the regufar election will serve four-year terms while the .
candidate receiving the fourth highest votes will be elected to a two-year term. The candidate
witf i the fifth highest votes will be elected to serve two years, filling out the remainder of Ford's
four-year term via special election, which will be combined with the regular municipal election. A
resolution calling for a special election to coincide with the regular municipal election will.be •presented to the Town Council by Town Attorney Tom Moorhead on Sept. 7.
Council members receive a salary of $500 per month; the mayor receives a$1,000-monthly
salary. The mayor and mayor pro-tem are elected from among the council members and each
serves two year terms.
Vail voters could also be asked to consider a 1.4 percent lodging tax on the Nov. 2 election
ballot. The Vail Town Council has been petitioned to place the measure on the ballot and will
make a determination at its Sept. 7 evening meeting.
To be eligible to vote in Vail's Nov. 2 election, residents must be registered with the Eagle
County Clerk and Recorder's Office by Oct. 4.
Vail's election will occur two weeks earlier than in previaus years. That's because of a 1997
charter change when voters overwhelmingly agreed to break with tradition by modifying the
Town Charter to change Vail's regular municipal election to coincide with Eagle County
coordinated elections. The county election is held on the first Tuesday in November during odd
numbered years. Previously, Vail's regular elections were held on the first Tuesday after the
third Monday in November to coincide more closely with the opening of Vail Mountain. This was
before the era of snowmaking and earlier ski season openings. Although Vail has the
opportunity to mirror Eagle County's use of a mail-in ballot for its elections, officials have decided
to retain Vail's tradition of a walk-in election. Therefore, Vail voters will be using two ballots for
the Nov. 2 election. One is a mail-in ballot from Eagle County; the other is an at-the-polls ballot
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administered by the Vail Town Clerk's Office.
For additional election information, contact Vail Town Clerk Lorelei Donaldson at 479-2136 or
the Eagle County Clerk's Office at 328-8710.
- 1999 VAIL ELECTION CALENDAR
Sept. 7 Vail Town Council approval of ballot question(s) -
Sept. 13 Nominating petitions available for Vail Town Council seats Sept. 17 Pro-Con ballot comments due from public
Oct. 1 Nominating petitions due for Vail Town Council seats
Oct. 1 Pro-Con ballot statements issued by Eagle County Clerk's Office
Oct. 4 Last day to register to vote
Oct. 18 Early voting begins
Oct. 29 Last day to apply for absentee ballot
Oct. 29 Last day to vote at early voting location
Nov. 2 Election day (Polls open 7 am to 7 pm; all voting takes place at the
Vail Municipal Building; there is no mail-in ballot)
_ Nov. 9 Vail Town Council swearing-in ceremonies
Nov. 9 Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem selection by Vail Town Council
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From Robert LeVme To. Vail Town Council Date: 9/1/99 Time- 858•54 PM Page 1 of 1
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ANTLER5 AT 14NIL
680 W. Lionshead Place Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2471 970-476-4146 fax www.antlersvail.com
September 1, 1999
Vaii Town Council
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Re: Public Accommodation Zone District
Friends:
As you may recall, I sent you a letter last spring in support of the proposed amendments
to the PA zone district. Since that time, the proposal has gone through exhaustive
review by the Planning Commission, who voted unanimously to enact the proposed
amendments. The purpose of this letter is to again state my support for these
amendments.
Over the past few months many changes have been made to the amendments originally
proposed by the applicants. These changes have been in response to issues and
concerns raised during the public review of the proposal. I believe these changes have
improved the ordinance for both the lodge owners as well as the Town.
I strongly urge you to enact these amendments to the PA district.
Best Regards,
aao
Robert LeVine
General Manager
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Re: Rroposed Ammendment to the Vail Vi i lage iJrban Uesign Guic_fe Nlarr
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1-.1'1y11nyC 11'~ t~'1G ("~CGlyl'1 yiiir~e pla11 t0 I7~' a(~eC~l1c`ite tU pti'e'JeCIt i~bUJI~.J ~JI I.fIL .
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pronosed increase in density. That said, I would propc}sN trie foilow1ng
pdraaraph be added below paragraph three, page six of the Vail Villag?
Jrban Design Guide Plan.
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ir-ritr-act., wflcuiar, cjr pedestrian ways 5ha11 be stepped back an average
or tive teet. in crrr.-ain c_:ases, aciditional stepbacKs may be required.
I look fcrward to our d1sJGuJsIVn OI l.llls matter.
MiChael K. Arnett `
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E. STREET EDGE
Buildings in the Village Core should
form a strnng but irregular edge ia
the street.
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Unlike many American towns there a.re no
standard setback requirements for
buildings in Yail Yillage. ConsiStent with the desire for intimate pedestriart i
scale, placement of portions of a i
building at or near the property 6
7ine is aliowed and encouraged to give ~ ~~g.
strong definition to the pedestrian
streets.
b~vThis is not to impiy continuous .
bui7ding frontage along the property
line. A strang street edge is
important for continuity, but
perfectly aligned facades over too
long a distance tends to be
monotonous. With only a few ~
exceptions in the Village, slightiy
irregular facade lines, buiiding
jogs, and 7andscape areas, give p~
life to the street and visual
interest for pedestrian travel.
- - - Curvi~~near ~frceE~,c~
Nhere buildings jog to create
activity pockets, other
elements can be used to con- (ine jo8
tinue the street edge: 6~g•
ac~ai~r . _
- low planter walls - arcades "
- tree planting - raised decks
- raised sidewaiks b~'
- texture changes , `~t' ! '
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Scrubbed and ready for WestFest.'
A big thank you comes from Elementary School. Call Joy
Dan Telleen; • that ' jeweler Ortiz at, 524-1122 or Liane at
supreme; '(how ahout tossing a 92672228 if you want to exer-
little golden trinket moi's way) cise those 'vocal chords.
to all those Town of Vail Meredith and Chuck
employees who picked up, Ogilby were spied at the Avon
cleaned up and generally have Library hanging ' her "A Life
everything spic and span for Well Rooted" exhibit. Stop by
WestFest this weekend. My and check it out, along with
goodness, you could actually Tom Torge of Eagle who has
eat off the floor of the parking some great hand-carved birds
structure. Your mothers would on display. While you're at it,
all be so proud. say hi to'Jane Hart, Charlyn
Contrary to the cutiine of a Canada, Brenda Bober,
recent photo of our, county's Sharon Stenson and all the
own treasurer, sweet Karen other helpful library types. '
Schaeffer,- the It's back to
Rummage Sale 1S i4,";,•~~r
~~%~3y~F~~`'~ ypyr school night
ulakl', •,,e„,,,i,', ~..~'M!~t~„~~~c
over - for this year. toriight at Battle
But, thanks to all Mountain. Haven't
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those hard-working all those studious
volunteers and the ''lkiddoes been back
oodles. of dona- in classes for a
tions,. about $180,000 was couple of weeks now?
raised. My, that's a lot of dol- If,you haven't bought your
lar bills Karen' counted. And lucky rubber ducky, there's '
Vi and Byron Brown will start still time to acquire one ` of
taking donations for next year, those whacky 'quackies, and
beginning in mid-September, who knows, it might just swim so start the fall cieaning cam- the Gore the speediest.
paign now. Let's ' all wish Tom '
Calling all kids who love to Horrocks the best as he
sing and perform. Tony and attempts to sprint in his first
Liane Gulizia have offered to foot race in Avon ' Saturday.
have any little ones in second Moi wonders how those pedal-
~through eighth grades who are ing shoes .will fare on the turf,
interested to come and check It might just be worth watch-
out their program from 4:30 to ing his stumbling efforts on
5:45' Tuesday or Wednesday, solid ground.
Sept. 7 or 8 at Edwards Cheers, sprint on and Ciao.
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had aceused Owens of nllegally using . again drew i a distinctioa beeween ~a§= orada highways a priagi4y. ner2 a§
state resources to caanpaign for' the.. cussion and flrying to drum up voYes. wide agreemeaee ehat i~Fovem~a6s highvvay-fir?aaecing p1an, eyini6 will As a legisflaemg, Owens heYprd aaed new consceuc¢ion 42aden'e k¢p2
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can't do much better than Cedar Point
rlmusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. East meets Midwest: Czechs Pavel and Marek ivith Slovak bscddyViktor, at CedarPoint
There are 67 rides, dozens of squirt-
gun games and mobs of kids waving count- ers at the Jersey shore and mastering the are 700 fareign kids spinning the Ferris
less gobs of cotton candy. At Coasters, the nuances of American recreation in Corolla, Nvheels and frying the funnel cakes at Cedar
park's 1950s-style diner, Buddy Holly and N.C. "Veefle ball?" asked a puzzled young Point, nearly a fourth of the summer work
Jerry Lee Lewis rock on. And look-here clerk at a beach store in early August. "No, force. The numbers are even mare striking
comes a tall blond waitress with your order. no," esplained his customer. "Wiffle ball." in NPldwood, N.J. "I don't know how we'd
"Here is vour cheese and burger," she says, Sure, there's a learning curve. But for sea- make it without the foreign kidssays
smiling brighdy. "Bolshoye spusibo." sonal employers these kids are a godsend- Denise Beckson, an operations manager for
That's Russian for thank you very much. and one more byproduct of our new pros- Nlorey's Piers, where 90 percent of the
And Anna Beloded, a 19-year-old college perity. "The economv is so good, a lot of summer workers are foreigners. And unlike
student from Belarus, is genuinely glad American kids just dodt want these jobs Americans, mam- can work through Sep-
to be waiting tables here. But really, the anymore," says Michael Burns atthe Council tember before heading back to school.
thanks should be going the other way: on International Educational Exchange, an Ho«- do kids find their way to Wildwood
from millions of vacationing Americans agency that helps foreign students come to from `Varsaw or Galway? The summer
to 40,000-plus foreign student workers, the United States. With teen unemployment work-travel section of the J-1 visa allows
mosdy Europeans, without whom the at a 30-year low, American kids can afford foreign college students to spend their
summer of '99 would be going a lot less to be choosy. Some take $200-on-a-good- summer working in the States. wnter re-
smoothly. Coming from places like Ireland, ni ght ivaitressing gigs. Those backed bypar- sorts are getting into the act, too. Ski spots
England, France, Spain and, increasingly, ents -,rith bulging stock portfolios may pre- from California to Colorado are luring kids
Eastern Europe, there are nearly twice as fer unpaid but career-boosting internships. from Australia and South Africa to work on
many of them as a year or two ago-and Prosperity also means people are caca- their summer breaks, which fall during our
they are especially evident on the Adantic tioning more, resorts are thriving-and jobs lAznter. "Happy Christmas, mate," they'll
coast. You'll find them scooping ice cream like ride operator, beach attendant and even say, shuttling you onto a chairlift.
in Martha's Vneyard, running roller coast- lifeguard are tough to fill. That's Nvhv there 111trhJoav xnY-MOVD:nsandu.rky
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 1999
Contact: Greg Hall, 479-2160
Public Works Director/Town Engineer
ROUNDABOUT BYPASS CONSTRUCTION BEGINS TODAY IN VAIL
(Vaii)--Construction of a new bypass lane to I-70 begins today (9-7) at the Main Vail roundabout with
completion scheduled for Oct. 1, well ahead of opening day for the 1999-2000 ski season.
The new bypass lane, for vehicles heading west from the Vail Village parking structure and other
points along South Frontage Road, will allow quicker access to I-70. The bypass was designed as
part of the original roundabout project, but was postponed to determine its usefulness. Engineers
now say the bypass will remove about 10 percent of traffic from the roundabout.
Continental West Constructors of Eagle-Vail has been awarded the $90,000 construction contract.
During construction, impacts will be limited to the I-70 eastbound ramp area with minimal impacts
along South Frontage Road.
The town had sought to construct the bypass a year ago, but the project was delayed pending
approvals from the Federal Highway Administration. Those governmental approvals are now in place.
The Main Vail roundabout, completed in 1995, represents the first modern roundabout interchange
in the U.S.
For more information, contact Greg Hall, Town of Vail public works director/town engineer, at 479-
2 160.
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TOURI$AA ~T ~ppH gUF~EAU
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100 East Meadow Driae, Suite 34 • vail, CO 8'X657
FoR EWUnaATE REr.EAsE
Loca1 NTedia Contact:
" . Robin Litt, Commuzxzty Affairs Manger (970) 479-3019 .
Suzamme Silvertharn, Community Inf'ormation Of6cer (970) 479-2115 Emily Jacob, Commuaicatians Manager (970) 476-1000 x.3015
VAIY, CONLMUNTTY TASK FORCE CHARGES AHEAD WITH RET,A,IL pWERSITy
ZNITIATIVE•
VAIL, Colorado - Septeznbez 3- As ski resorts across the country implement new programs,
cor.nplete state-of-the-art i.mpzovezneDts and continuc the inevitable battle foz skiet visits, several
Vail entities are banding together to boost Vail's potential economic viability. Thzough the
efforts of the Vail Community Task Fozce, the Towra of Vai1, Vail Resorts, Juc., tb,e Vail Valley
Tourism aud Convention Bureau (WTGB) and the Vail Village and LioA.shesd Merchants
Associations are initiating several pzogzams to pump new Iife and exciteznent into Vail,
beraefitiug area guests, as we11 as local residents. One of these progzams, the Vail Retail
Diversity effort leads the charge beginning with a"twenty-fouz' hour" site visit of Carmel-by-the
Sea, Calzfornia, Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, Septeznbez 9, 1999.
The Retail Diversity effort stems from an attemgt by the Vail Community Task Force to enhance
Vail's non-peak seasons amd to coozdi.nate and manage peak peziods during ski season. The Task
Force has been studying a nwaibez of ways ta strengthen non-geak business dwring times when
capacity ailows. One of the resulting initiatives addzesses the issue of retail divezsity within the
Town.
Thzough this retail initiative, a 8roup of community representatives are researching other zesort
commuAataes to investigate how they have attracted and enhanced the retail mix within the resort
ares. The first in this proposed sezies of hands-on studies involves the visit to Carmel-by,the-
Sea, Califoznia.
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CentraT Reservations 1-800-525-3875 Group Sales (970) 476-1000 13usiness Office (970) 476-1000
Group Sales 1-800-775-8245 FA,X (970) 479-2364 FAX (970) 476-6008
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"Cazmel was chosen because it offezs an enttauced zetaitl mix, iuacludimg art galleries, boutiques,
gift shops and restaurants, which help draw 13million towoists anzzually to a 1_ 1 squ.aze naile
village," said Frank Johnson, president of the WTCB. " In addition, Cazmei has very strict zegulations controlling its retail areas. The mission of the visit
foeuses on gathering information, ideas and tools that may be used 'un conjuuctian wztb, etkxez
findings to help define and revitalize the current retail znix.
"Dining and shoppuo,g are the h.ighest rated activities for people vacationi.ng throughout the
United States," added Ludwig Kuzz, Mayoz Pra-Tezri. "Siace those activities are so highly rated
by aur guests it is absolutely ancuxnbent upon this community to find out where resorts have been
successful, why they've been successful, and to see if we can emulate some of the things that
have been done elsewheze."
A guest survey conducted 'ua Vail sb,ows that 12% of Eagle County's wintex visitors who arrive at
the Eagle County Air,port are non-skiers. And, winter guests who visit Vail are skiitig £ewex days
duzing tb,eir stay, resulting in more interest and time £or other leisuxe activitzes.
A recent Vail retail study prepared by Design Workshop as a component ot'the Lionshead
Redevelopznezzt Master Plan, identifies siuc key elements of a successfiul zesort retail envirazunent
• Ambiance
• High-quality merchandise
•,4n intziguing zxux of retail merchandise
• Familiarity with stores and restaurants
• Sen,se of place
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• A mix of activitxes available in the retail core
• Consistency of opezation
The community delegation spearheading this first fact finding trip hopes to come away with* "
~ in.formation to heIp better define how Vail should go about improving the mix and qualxty of
retaii in the core villages, and to educate x'ask Fozce members abvut one approach to the issue.
k'or more information please contact Robin Lztt at Vail Resorts at 479-3019, Suzan.ae Silvezthom
ac ttze Town of Vail at 479-2115, or Emily Jacob at the WTCB at 476-1000, x. 3015.
SEP-03-1999 15:04 1STBANiC OF UAIL 970 479 3316 P.02
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OF VAIL n vruL Aonc vnu., CD[DRAbO 81067 970-476-BBBB
SeptefibeX 3, 1999
Vai]. Town Counci.].
Town of Vail
75 9cuth Frontage Road -
Vail, CO 81657
RE: Bublic Accommodatioa Zone AiStzict
hropoaed Amendments
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am wrl.ting to you wtth regaxd to amendmentg that have been pzoposed to the
• PubJ.ic Accommaodation (PA) 2ane Uistrict. As yau may be aware, FirstBanls of
Vail i.s located on land that is zoned PA. As a result, we aze very
intezested in- any proposed ohanges tio this zoae distrxct.
I met wtth proponents of the proposed amendmentis many months ago to d,iscuss
the PA zone district. Theze is no question in our mi.nd that the PA district
is in need of modification. Amendments that bave been proposed by tbe
proponents; subsequently, refined by the Planning Commi.ssi,on and Town
Council, stirike a bal.ance between p=oviding Sncreased fl.exibiiity to the
developers of lodge properties while also increasing the Town's level of
contsol by utilf.zSng the Urban besign Guide Plan to evaluatie profects.
4Pe support the amendnents as proposed and encouxage you to enact these
amendments to the PA distzict.
. Iin 1y,
X. Ristow
E ecuttve Vice pzesident
MRR:sjw
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, SALES TAX RECEIPTS • ~~"'y"/
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LAST UPDATE 03-Sep-99 VAIL % ASPEN % STEAMBOAT % BRECKEN- % FRISCO % AVON % CRESTED % MT CRESTED % DILLON %
SPflINGS RIDGE BUTTE BUTTE
SELF INC. SELF INC SELF INC. SELF INC. STATE INC. SELF INC. STATE INC SELF INC. STATE INC.
(4%) • '~(1 7%) (4.$%) (2.5%) (2°~) (4%)
(4`Y~) (q^/o) (2%)
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JANUARY 1999 2,065,834 -2 3% 736,654 •1 7% 1,276,740 -2.7% 1,074,088 -8.5% 443,706 112.1% 384,940 1.5% 118,010 •9.7% 255,791 4.8% 121,462 15J%
FEBRUARY1999 2,020,771 -6.1% 709,506 -4.8% 1,373,511 52% 1,212,151 0.9% 463,968 1116% 391,323 5J% 129,800 -122% 151,737 81.6%
MARCH 1999 2,413,549 1.9% 854,317 -3.9% 1,642,879 4 7% 1,501,862
APRIL 188% 559,334 227.2% 166,992 11.8% 185,810 1U6.8%
1999 951,951 •140% 311,986 -6.6% 709,482 13.9% 629,949 -28.8% 386,947 55.6% 74,305 -14.6% 90,467 5.4%
MAY t999 370,134 •3.3% 222,622 1.4% 566,118 9.1%
JUNE 1999 691,960 92% 462,126 8.7% 629,239 10.0% 89,469 39.1%
JULY 1999 1,046,846 •5.5% 666,792 5.4%
AUGUST 1999
SEPTEMBEH 1999
OCTOBER1999
NOVEMBEH 1999
DECEMBER1999
•9-561:045 3,964;003 6.397,969 4,418,050 1,853,955 782,263 469,107 255,791 638,945
" Dec . 96 is Estimated, July 1990 Aspen imposed an additional .45% sales tax dedicated for a(fordable employee housing
" 1/1193 Glenwood Springs sales tax rate increased 25% to 3.00%,111196 Glenwood sales tax increased from 3.00°/0 l0 3.25%
" 111l95 Telluride sales tax rale increased .50% to 4.5%
NOV.'92•APRIL'931 NOV.'93•APRIL'94 3.5% 6.2% 4.8/0 ° 105/a ° 7.0% 7.8% 7.3% 13.9%
MAY'93-OCT.'93/MAY'94•OCT.'94 12.7% 8.7% 7.2% 11.3% 15.8% 183% 10.1% 15.8%
NOV.'93•APRIL'941NOV.'94-APRIL'95 0.4% 3.3% 2.5% 2.8% 12.8% 5.2% -2.0% •1.7%
MAY'94-OCT.'94/MAY'95-OCT.'95 0.8% •1.7% 3.8% 11.3% 1.8% •1.6% 5.1% 19.2%
NOV.'94•APRIL'95/NOV.'95-APRIL'96 5.6% 2.5% 2 8'/0 10p% 7.9% 0.7% 1.7% 29 5%
MAY'95•OCT.'95/MAY'96-OCT.'96 3.4% 7.3% 5.5% 8.9% 14.2% 4.9% •0.1% 24.9%
NOV.'95•APRIL'961NOV.'96•APRIL'97 5.4% 6.6% 8.1% 2.6% 12.0% 8.0% 1.6% 5.1%
MAY'96•OCT.'961MAY'97-OCT.'97 7.0% 6.0% 10.0% 4.1% 4.6% 6.6% 12.0% 10.6%
NOV.'96-APR'97/NOV.'97•APR'98 4.3% 6.3% 6.3% 8.1% 5.8% 7.9% 13.0% 232%
MAY97-OCT'97/MAY'98-OCT'98 8.9% 5.9% 13.9% 6.5% 22.8% 71% 6.0% 5.2% 125.3%
NOV.'97-APR.'98/NOV.'96-RPR'99 -4.9% •3.3% 4.7% -1.0% -1.3%
MAY'98•OCT '98/MAY'99-OCT. '99
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LAST UPDATE 03-SBp-99 VAIL ' % ASPEN % STEAMBOAT % BRECKEN- % FRISCO % AVON % CRESTED % MT CRESTED % DILLON %
SPRINGS RIDGE BUTTE BUTTE
SELF INC SELF INC. SELF INC. SELF INC. STATE INC, SELF INC. STATE INC. SELF INC. STATE INC.
(4%) ..(1.7%) (4.5%) (2.5%) (2%) (4%) (4%) o
(4 /o) (2°/p)
JANUAFY 1997 2,052569 6.0% 706,880 4.t°/o 1,219,831 11 8% 1,038,074 4.4% 190,460 8.4% 377,597 13.7% 125,363 222% 192,402 47% 54,405 5.8%
FEBRUARY1997 2,089,673 48% 1 727,418 4.0% 1,261,490 6.1% 1,106,575 15% 200,843 9.4°l0 362,517 10.9% 125,557 4.1% 207,709 •1.4% 69,163 62%
MARCH1997 2,580,992 152% 853,840 139°/a 1,562,166 9.7% 1,482,333 72°/ 276,314 24.3% 466,676 14.9% 152,255 8.2% 265,419 -1J% 92,854 -2.3%
APRIL 1997 874,427 •9.6% 310,501 -5.5% 579,050 10.5% 566,038 -7.9% 156,248 32.4% 265,356 4.9% 88,047 26.2% 84,986 24.3% 45,609 25.5%
MAY1997 329,783 3.4°/0 199,405 J.3% 448,400 8.4% 355291 46.2% 125,129 11J% 241,013 8.5% 49,308 1.5% 14,525 3.8% 31,696 •9.3%
JUNE 1997 630,366 6.0% 404,320 6.8% 653,333 5.8% 421,671 0.6% 164,412 11.7% 313,117 5.0% 100,371 9.8% 32,054 16.1% 42,436 29.9%
JULY 1997 1,043,637 8.3% 617,619 11.3% 835,532 157% 523,481 -13.9% 198,063 1.2% 353,102 5.4% 180,044 19.4% 66,973 7.4% 54,084 15.5%
AUGUST 1997 1,073,430 8.4% 612,989 9.6% 869,539 13.8% 584,009 -4.2% 207,340 1.1% 338,134 42% 164,728 2.5% 56,097 5.2% 53,438 10.8%
SEPTEMBER 1997 637,631 12% 371,543 10 9% 743,613 3.0% 562,224 26.3% 182,672 137% 319,411 5.6% 103,258 •4.5% 35,775 -2.8% 45,619 14.9%
OCTOBER 1997 472,836 14.3% 268,799 •7.6% 558,375 12 5% 297,895 -4 6% 165,324 16.3% 263,686 •0.9% 86,254 23.5% 33,073 74.0% 35,441 1.0%
NOVEMBER1997 707,166 17.6% 275,347 155% 553,579 14.1% 489,367 16.8% 114,849 -22.5% 339,200 18.9% 76,707 15.7% 70,166 49.8% 39,157 17.3%
DECEMBER 1997 2,254,709 9.0% 863,882 6.4% 1,387,322 11.5% 1,057,329 5.3% 308,515 26.6% 533,904 4.9% 172,967 14.1% 229,934 1.9% 79,860 17.9%
14,747,419 7.5% 6212,543 6.6% 10,672,230 10.1% 8,484,287 4.2% 2,290,169 11.7% 4,175,713 8.1% 1,424,859 11.2% 1,289,113 5.8% 643,762 9.8%
JANUARY1998 2,115,359 3.1% 749,069 6.0% 1,312,107 7.6% 1,174,508 13.1% 209,184 9.8% 379,424 0.5% 130,711 4.3% 243,987 26.8% 69,141 27.1%
FEBRUARY1998 2,153,121 3.0% 745,172 2.4% 1,306,179 3.5% 1,201,591 86% 219,250 9.2% 378,112 4.3% 147,761 17.7% 238,006 14.6% 83,575 20.8%
MARCH 1998 2,368,071 •82% 888,699 4.1% 1,569,306 0.5% 1,263,944 •14.7% 170,940 -38.1% 460,192 •1.8% 149,364 •1.9% 281,842 6.2% 89,659 •3.29k
APRIL 1996 1,107,334 26.6% 341,428 10.0% 623,003 7.6% 884,504 56.3% 248,721 592% 310,198 16.9% 87,019 -12% 92,498 8.6% 85,812 88.1%
MAY 1998 382,718 16.1% 219,567 10.1% 516,115 15.1% 288,452 -18.8% 173,502 38.7% 249,080 3.3% 51,384 42% 15,687 8.0% 64,316 102.9%
JUNE 1998 633,400 0.5% 425,005 5.1% 753,943 15.4% 445,812 5.7% 204,962 24.7% 337,562 7.8% 113,001 12.6% 26,471 -17,4% 103,911 144.9%
JULY1998 1,107,882 6.2% 632,710 2.5% 976,133 168% 659,967 26.1% 229,219 15.7% 370,087 4.8% 189,790 5.4% 68,615 2.5% 120,813 123.4%
AUGUST 1998 1,163,926 10.3% 615,158 0.4% 932,032 7.2% 646,787 10.7% 240,148 15.8% 363,111 7.4% 161,316 •2.1% 59,905 6.8% 112,992 111.4%
SEPTEMBER 1998 735,608 15.3% 420,216 13.1% 847,874 14.0% 482,301 -142% 231,901 269% 333,508 4.4% 140,176 35.8% 50,228 40.4% 107,107 134.8%
OCTOBER 1998 515,531 9.0% 308,184 14.7% 655,439 17.4% 398,895 33.9% 201,304 21.8% 305,035 15.7% 69,215 -19.8% 29,897 -9.6°/0 62,877 133.8%
NOVEMBER 1998 656,596 -7.2% 291,451 5.8% 635,053 14.7% 444,746 •9.1% 177,549 54.6% 335,074 •1 2% 86,955 13.4% 71,660 2.1% 112,791 188.0%
DECEMBER1998 •2,070,834 62/0 832,449 •3.6% _1:427-918 2.9% 1147-585 8.5% 280,435 •91% 552,497 3.5% 178,421 3.2% 235,750 2.5% 163,166 104.3%
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15,030,386 1.9% 6,469,168 4.1% 11,555,162 8.3% 9,039,098 6.5% 2,587,115 13.0% 4,373,880 4.7% 1,505,113 5.6% 1,414,552 9.7% 1,196,366 85.8%
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TELLURIDE % SILVERTHORNE % SNOWMASS % EAGLE COUNTY % MINTURN % DURANGO % ESTES PARK % GLENWOOD BEAVER CREEK °h
STATE , WC. SELF INC SELF INC. STATE INC. , STATE 1NC. SELF INC. STATE INC. S SELF S INC. pE SORF CO INC.
..'4.5%) (2%) (1%) (1 (400%) (2%) (4%) "(325%) o
(5/0)
JANUARY 1999 318,587 •19.7% 394,658 -24 1% 189,844 -3.8% 877,461 -5.1% 26,342 -12 6% 460,770 9 6% 219,615 -1.0% 583,015 8.3% 1,059,113 -3.5%
FEBRUARY 1999 469,764 15.0% 432,265 •16 0°/0 45,444 23 3% 448,602 11 9% 246,150 13.9% 562,905 5.5% 1,167,401 6.7%
MARCH 1999 582,323 0.5%
APRIL 1999 398,695 •3.6% 42,136 23 6a% 593,230 14.0% 262,663 3.8% 767,622 15.7% 1,524,465 2J%
MAY1999 27,312 -7.5/0 483,268 14.9% 256,815 -2.8% 639,749 8.0% 362,925 -10.9%
JUNE 1999 412,874 10.3% 677,755 2.9% 79,776 33.9%
JULY 1999 . 667,229 2.7% 858,977 7.4% 265,638 19.7%
AUGUST 1999 492,765 24.5%
SEPTEMBER 1999
OCT08ER 1999
NOVEMBER 1999
DECEMBER 1999
788,351 1,807-941 169,844 877,461 141,234 1,985,870 2,485,346 4,090,023 4,952,083
" Dec. 96 is Estimated, July 1990 Aspen imposed an additional .45% sales tax dedicated lor aflordable employee housing
" 111193 Glenwood Springs sales tax rate increased .25% to 3.00%,111/96 Glennwood sales taz increased irom 3.00% to 3.25°!0
" 1/1/95 Telluride sales taz rate increased .50°/a to 4.5 %
"'6/1/99 Durango sales lax increased irom 2.00%to 2.50%
NOV.'92•APRIL'931NOV.'93•APRIL'94 12.6% 13.4% 6.1% 101%
MAY'93•OCT.'93! MAY'94 • OCT.'94 12.4% 14.3% 3.6% 16.0% 13.8% 16.3% 9.4%
3.0% 16.0% 5.3% 10.0% 11.0% 9.1% 14.5%
NaV.'93-APRIL'94/NOV.'94-APRIL'95 12.9% 5.5% -1.5% 6.5°/0
MAY'944CT.'94/MAY'95•OCT.'95 13.3% 4.6°, 2.5% 82% 6.0% 6,8% 7.3%
-0.9% 7.8% 24.6% 5.2% 1.2% 3.9%
7.7%
NOV.'94•APRIL'95/NOV.'95•APRIL'96 •2.6% 5.6% 2 0% 102% 4 7%
MAY'95-OCT.'95lMAY'96•OCT.'96 11.4% 5,6% 45,0 5.9% •2.4% 84% 10,1%
12.5% -13.0% 1.9% 5.7% ~
12.2/0 •1.5%
NOV.'95-APRIL'96/NOV.'96•APRIL'97 8.0% 103% 92% 92,fo
MAY'96-OCT.'96/MAY'97•OCT.'91 5.8% '2•6°° 2~1% 7.2% 4.9% g,pa,
6.9% 18.6% 13.7% ~
4.6/0 2.4% 3.4% 3.3% 8.t°/a
Nov.'96•Apr'97lNov.'97•Apr'98 5.5% 9.1% 7.7% •146%
May'97-Oct'97/May'98•Oct.'98 9.4% 6.5% 142% 5.0% 12.6%
-8.6% 2.5% 9.0% -7.3% 12.0% 11.8% 6.7% 25.7%
NOV. '97•APR. '98lNOV. '98•APR '99
MAY'96•OCT'98/MAY'99-OCT.'99 13~~0
~8'3% ~49% 3.4%
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3PRINGS RESORT CO
STATE INC. SELF INC. SELF INC. STATE INC. STATE INC. SELF INC. STATE INC. SELF INC. SELF INC.
..(4.5%) (2%) (1%) (1 (4.00%) (2%) (q%) ..(325%) (5%)
JANUARY 1997 306,859 27.3°/0 493,644 298% 203,705 16.9% 864,461 -6.8% 32,658 7.1% 372,019 -2.8% 173,414 6.5% 512,331 2.6% 966,605 132%
FEBRUAFY 1997 336,329 -6.6% 474,238 62% 206,430 1.5% 846,767 -1.6% 38,190 0J% 371,082 •3.1% 214,301 24.3% 510,479 1.9% 1,045,915 9.0%
MARCH 1997 388,087 7.5% 690,645 17.3% 245,657 14.4% 1,215,547 41,3% 46,141 -19.2% 502,114 4.0% 227,601 1.2°/a 650,984 3.1% 1,352,776 i5.9°/0
APRIL1997 147,268 10.1% 383,317 2.6% 50,753 -8.4% 503,779 10.8% 22,302 -177% 392,992 2.3°/0 205,841 5.7% 547,494 0.1% 294,870 -7.3%
MAY 1997 109,514 9.4% 339,096 8 3% 15,849 28.7% 328,023 52% 21,577 7.7% 448,413 1.5°/a 362,036 5.9% 637,036 4.9% 50,050 13.4%
JUNE 1997 276,991 17.5% 457,095 •2.0% 42,656 11.0% 462,428 12.6% 26,069 33.8% 623,281 •0.3°/a 580,200 1.8% 756,164 3.7% 196,639 2.9%
JULY1997 271,208 -3.20% 566,108 9.3% 66,872 19.9% 630,002 10.8% 34,420 •6,1% 601,054 2.1°/a 185,123 5.7% 717,315 4.4% 307,475 11.9°/0
AUGUST 1997 303,103 11.0% 594,787 8.0% 63,152 -0.0% 668,957 143°l0 34,495 •2.6% 577,792 •02% 815,371 6.7% 117,828 •0.0% 325,766 0.4%
SEPTEMBER 1991 252,192 -2,0% 491,189 9.0% 42,172 46.7% 585,882 21.5% 24,665 -9.2% 657,814 4.1% 553,988 •2.5% 753,219 2.1% 193,702 11.7%
OCTOBER 1997 129,443 5.8% 388,052 9.7% 20,418 53.4% 433,994 15.2% 23,221 29.4% 489,324 8.1% 315,578 0.9% 654,004 5.1% 84,909 33.4%
NOVEMBER 1997 126,681 5.4% 463,620 25.6% 26,174 41.7% 438,902 10.4% 20,671 •14.3% 406,006 3.3% 264,411 9.8% 605,695 4.1% 188238 22.8%
DECEMBER 1997 N 376,304 12.5% 686,213 142% 167,813 20.8% 1,099,066 11.5°0 23,202 -43.4°0 676,238 5.5% 289,387 5.0% 885,792 6.3% 1,097,329 17.3%
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3,023,97 7.3% 6,028,004 11.4% 1,151,651 132% 8,097,808 11,9% 349,631 •72% 6,120,189 2.2% 4,781,251 4.7% 7,946,341 3.3% 6,104,276 11.8%
JANUARY1998 396,815 29.3% 520,053 5.3% 197,380 -3.1% 925,083 7.0% 30,156 -7.7% 420,435 13.0% 221,731 27.9% 538,461 5.1% 1,097,951 13.6%
FEBRUARY 1998 408,323 21.4% 514,600 8,5% 231,766 12.3% 983,915 162% 36,870 •3.5% 400,865 8.0% 216,038 0.8% 533,330 4.5% 1,073,699 2.7%
MARCH 1998 378,212 -2.5% 519,556 -16.1% 247,642 0.8% 1,014,772 •16.5% 34,082 -26.1% 520,512 3.7% 272,203 19.6% 663,352 1.9% 1,484,405 97°k
APRIL 1998 204,948 392% 413,568 7.9% 72,211 42.3% 720,530 43.0% 29,533 32.4% 420,691 7,0% 264,186 26.3°!0 592,588 82% 407,166 38.1%
MAY 1998 121,735, 11.2% 311,683 -8.1% 12,307 •22.3°!0 367,044 11.9% 27,125 25.7% 488,274 8.9% 374,411 3.4% 656,197 3.4°/0 59,575 19.0%
JUNE 1998 310,344 12.0% 422,486 •7.6% 47,096 10.4% 565,790 17.3% 25,243 •10.1% 677,518 8.7% 649,522 11.9% 7,99,912 5.8% 221,861 12.8%
JULY 1998 311,164 14.7% 516,318 •8.8% 74,635 11.9% 703,529 11.7% 29,825 •13.3% 689,006 14.6% 855,485 9,0% 772,643 7.7% 395,693 28.7%
AUGUST 1998 277,239 -8.5% 511,073 •14.1% 66,130 4.7% 718,730 7.4% 25,091 •27.3% 655,885 13.5% 788,676 -3.3% 763,757 6.4% 397,625 22.1%
SEPTEMBER 1998 289,448 14.8% 457,406 -6.9% 37,791 •10.4°!0 598,186 2.1% 24,591 •0.4% 735,671 11.8% 675,415 21.9% 820,923 9.0% 250,557 29.4%
OCTOBER 1998 158,842 22.7% 373,009 •3.9% 19,273 -5.6% 458,217 5.6% 22,372 •3.7% 558,614 14.2% 470,937 49.2% 701,357 7.2% 131,299 54.6%
NOVEMBER 1998 165,825 30.9% 379,570 -18.1% 23,584 •9.9% 479,558 .9.3% 23,593 14.1% 492,867 21.4% 280,187 6.0% 644,254 6.4% 305,127 62.1%
DECEMBER 1998 411,935 9.5% 574,429 -16.3% 159,879 •4.7% 1,082,446 •1.5% 41,703 79.7% 191,223 16.7% 314,591 8.7% 929,115 4.9% 1,111,134 1,3°!n
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ROBERT E. r ORD
2765 BALD MOUNTAIN ROAD
VAIL, COLORADO 81657
September 2, 1999
Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Fellow Councilmembers,
I have decided to resign my council seat effective November 8, 1999. I feel that I have
accomplished to my satisfaction the main objectives I set out to address in 1995 when I
first ran for election. Of course, I am also looking forward to a bit more free time.
My time on council has been a tremendous learning experience for me and I wish to
thank each of you for your help, support, and contribution. Its been great fun. My best to
you all.
4Ford
Rob
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Vail and Beaver Creek
Local Season Passes
1999-2000
Vail Resorts Objectives
• More locals on the mountains more often.
• Address the fact that the Buddy Pass is offered in Summit County~
10-Day ($269) and 20-Day ($499) Passes
• Available in-person, on-site only
• Available to the general public (not a"merchant" product)
• Available until 11/20 only
• Restricted 11/26-27 at Vail and 12/26-31 at Vail and Beaver Creek
• Valid at Vail and Beaver Creek only
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Merchant Pass ($5991$849)
• Save $250 per pass when passholder attends customer service/mountain
safety program by 1/17
• Valid at Vail and Beaver Creek, restricted 11/26-27 at Vail and 12/26-31 at
Vail and Beaver Creek
• Valid at Keystone, Breckenridge and A-Basin from 1/3-31 and 4/2-close
0 $599 price is available until 1/17 only, $849 price is available all season
• Merchant must be a member of affiliated association
• Available in bulk, same as last year
• Payment plan available, same as last year (payment dates may differ slightly)
Free Eaqte County/Lake County Student Pass with Parent Pass Purchase
• Any adult season pass product qualifies
• Child must attend Eagle/Lake County Schools
• Parent must be parent
• One child per parent pass
Other Passes
• Colorado Card: Free card, pay-as-you-go, $15-$42/day (not incl. Christmas),
earn free skiing w/ PEAKS
• Adult Full, 5-resort: $1,449
• Adult Value, 5-resort: $1,149 through 11/20, $1,349 beginning 11/21
• Young Adult, 5-resort: $499 (18-22 year olds, avail. through 11/20 only)
• Senior, 5-resort: $999
• Senior, V/BC: $899
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Vail Associates, Inc.
FOR IlVINEDZATE RELEASEi .
Contact: Kristin Y'antzs, (970) 479-3001, kristin@vailresorts.com
' Kelly Ladyga, (970) 845-5292, kladyga@vailresorts.com
VAIL AND ]BEAVER CREEK AN'NUiTiVCE A NYTMBER OF NEW, l.2EDESIGNED
SEASON PASSES FOR EAGY,E COUNTY SKIERS AN'D SNUWBOARIDERS
? Discounted merchant pass for $599, up to $346 in savings over 1998-99
- ? New 10-day pass for $269, 20-day pass for $499 •
. ? Free Eagle or Lake County Student ,Pass with the purchase of arty adult local pass o,ption
V.A,IL, Colo. - Sept. 7, 1999 - After months of vvorking with local merchant groups azxd listening
to public opiniozx, officials at Vail and Beaver Greelc today announced the new discaunted Eagle
.'County merchant pass prvgram that can save business owners and their employees up to $346
. a savings of 37 percent over last year's pnces. The ski company also annouzxced two new 1ow
' cost products: ktze 10-day pass and a 20-day pass for Vail and Beaver Creek to bring the cost of
• slding per day down to $26.90 and $24.95, respecti'vely.
• ,•"W'e've been workamg with the merchant groups im the valley to identify wrhat types of passes
would be most appealing for businesses and theiz employees," said Bill Jensen, Vail Resorts
y;,dord sezxior vice president and chi.ef operating officer for Vail Mouutain. "We've heard that price,
~ 6~customer service, ski safety and the opportuni.ty to sld at our othear resorts have all been issues, so
. we've designed a variety of passes that address each of these areas. We have taken the most
aggressive approach possible this season to creatiug an attractive, value-added program for locals
and local business owners. We're confident that these new products will not only meet the needs
of the many slaecs in the valley in search of affordable skiing, but that many locals will ska znore
• often or return to the slopes because of these great values_"
_,1VXerchsnt Pass Program
This year's merchant pass progrxm is designed to provide Eagle County Aaerchants and residents
with a less expensive means to access the slopes, while improving the guest experience through
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F PO Box 7• Vait. Colorado • 81658 • phone 970 845 5720 - fax 970 845 5728 •e-ma+l: vdilprovail.nei 15
SEP 07 '99 01:19PM P.2i4
EAGLE COITNTY PASSES 2-2-2
customer service training and educating local skiers and snowboardezs on safety initiatives on
Vail and Beaver Creek mountains. The new, discounted merchant pass is $599, up to $346 in
savings ov'er last season's price and includes a customer servicelski safety seminar. Those who
do not wish to participate in the training prograzn may pnrchase a pass foz $849.
$599 Discaunted Merchant Pass
? To qualify, the employee must attend a customer sezviceJslder safety seminar of£eFed through
the Chamber of Commerce or'Ium it Up_ Details, dates and locadons for al1 tra,ining
sessions will be announced in the coming weeks.
? Employees must attend the seainar prior to Jan. 16, 2000.
? 1Vlerchants must belong to a pazticipating merchant associztzon.*
? Pass will be available at all Vaia and Beaver Creek ticket offices Nov. 6,1999 to Jan. 16,
2000.
? There wi11 be no transfer fees-prior to Jan. 16, 2000 and a$100 tiransfer fee will be assessed
' after Jan. 16. Passes only may be tzansferred once. '
?'I`vvo resort (Vail and Beaver Creek) pass, but pass holders can s1d at Keystane, Breckenridge
and Arapahoe Basin for free Jan. 3-31, 2000 and Apri12-Close.
? Muchant pass holders can tie thek credit card to theu pass for direct-to-lift privzleges that
allow them to ski at the Colozado Card rate at Keystone and Breckenridge the rest of the
season.
? Restzicted dates apply at Vail on Nov. 25 and 27, 1999 and dates at both resozts include Dec.
26-31, 1999.
`By offering customer service training as part of the merchant pass pmgrann, we're taldng the
lead in ensuring that Vai1 and Beaver Creek continue to set world class stamdards for exceeding
guest expectations," said rensen_ "We're providing the seminar as a service to local merchants
beeause the guest experience is resort wide azxd not foeused on a paztieular business or activzty."
"This definitely is a step in the right dixection," said Kaye Ferry, Vail V'illage Merchant
Assoczation and owmer of The Aaily Crrind. "And, I'm thrilled that it's attached to some type of
customer servicelskier safety program." '
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SEP 07 '99 01:20PM P.3i4
EAGLE COYJNTY PASSES
3-3-3
$849 Merchant Pass
? The employee does nvt need to attend the senaiziar, but the merchant must belong to a
paxbicipating merchaut association.*
? This pass is available throughout the season beginning Nov. 6,1999.
? The transfer fee is $100 all season and is valid on.ce per ski pass within the business.
? Ta?o resort ('Vail and Beaver Creek) pass, but pass holders can sid at Keystone, Breckcnridge
and Arapab.oe Basin for free Jan. 3-31, 2000 and Apzil 2-Close.
? Merchant pass holdezs can tie their credit cazd to their pass for direct-to-liR pzivileges that
aRovcr them to sld at the Colorado Card rate at Keystone and Breckenridge the rest of the
season.
? Restricted dates apply at Vail.on Nov. 25 and 27, 1999 and dates at both resorts znclude Dec.
26-31, 1999.
"This program is a positive move by the skiing company to help individual retail and restaurant
establishnaents operate in the valley," said Brian Nolan, Beaver Creek Merehamts .Association. "I
like both the savings to the bottom line for the entrepreneur and the perk that we may offer staff
the opportunity to ski in Sumnut County. Z tkxink the resort met the challenge and I appreciate
it: '
New 10- and 20-Day Passes at'Vafl and Beaver Creek
In addition to the merchant pass progam, Vail and Beaver Creek are introducing the 10-day and 20-day
pass :for loeals. "For the local who can't ski more than once a week or once every other week, these
passes are great and allow one to'sld at rates that aze competitive vc?ith almost any deal in the state,"
added Jensen.
The new 10- and 20-day passes, offered only at Vail and Beaver Greek, provide significant savirngs to
slders and snowboazden. The 10-day pass for adults costs just $269 (equaling $26.90 per day), azxd tbe
20-day pass is $499 (equaling $24.95 per day). Limited restricted dates apply - Nov. 26 and 27, 1999 at
Vail and Dec. 26-31, 1999 at both Vail and Beavez Creek.
These passes will be available Nov, 6-20 at Vail and Beaver Creek tickedseason pass offices. Pass
holders must be present at the time of purchase.
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"We've also done a 1ot of research to see how these pass options compare to other ski areas izx Colorado,
Utah and California and we found that they are very competitive, i£not cheaper than other pass offers,"
contanued Jensen. "For example,'last year Aspen chazged $829 for a 20-day pass. If you look outside
the state, both Northst-ar-at-Tahoe and Park City offer a 10-day pass for $380. We not only want to be
competitive in Colorado, but in a11 of sld country."
Free Easle or Lake County Student Pass
Tn an effoxt to encourage more families to ski and snowboard together znore often, Vail and Beaver
Creek alsv will provide a free Eagle or Lake County student pass for the child of any local parent
who buys a season pass. Parents must presezxt vezification that the child attends school (public or
private) in Eag1e or Lake counties, as well as proof of family tie by showing a driver's license with
the same last name as child or a birth certificate. Child must be present at the time of purchase.
There is a limit of one free student pass with the purchase of each adult pass. Additional days of
sk.iing at sister resorts Keystone 2nd Breckenridge may be purchased at the ticket window for the
Colozado Card price listed for that day.
"'We want to make Vail and Beaver Czeek mountains more accessible to locals," said yensen,
"Skiing or snowboazding on our mountains is one of the mauin reasons we all live here azxd we
believe these new pass options will encourage locals to get back out on the slopes. And, vvit.h the
free student pass, it's a great ovay for families to enjoy our mountains together." .
The free student pass is restricted Dec. 28-30, 1999. Passes may be obtained at the Lionshead, Vail
Vi.Llage and Goldm Peak offices in Vail, as well as the Beaver Creek season pass offiice daily
beginning Nov. 6.
For more information on the free student pass or othez 1999-00 season pass pzoducts, call 476-9090.
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' Beaver Creek Resort Company, The Chanber of Commerce, Eagle Couuty Government, Eagle Valley Chamber
of Commerce, Eagle Va11ey Homebuilders Association, Edwards Business Association, Lionshcad Merohant
,Associarion, Mintwm Business Association, Tovan of Vail, Va~1 Reczeation District, Vail Valley Restaurant
Associntion, Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau, or Vail'V'illage Merchant Associatioa
4VAIL
TOWN O•~ ~
Office of the Town Attorney .O
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657 ,
970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157
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September 7, 1999 Alice Neff Lucan, Esquire VIA TELECOPIER 202/338-3673
4403 Greenwich Parkway, N. W.
Washington, DC 20007-2010
Re: Town of Vail Newsrack Ordinance
Dear Ms. Lucan:
I am in receipt of your correspondence of August 30, 1999, and it will be passed on to the Vail Town
Council in their final consideration of the Town of Vail's Newsrack Ordinance which is enclosed.
The Town of Vail ordinance is very limited to the locations where the newsracks will be installed
by the Town of Vail in the public right-of-way. It is only in the areas of Vail Village and Lionshead.
These are two areas where the newsrack display is consistent with other public improvements and
the landscape plans in place in those two limited locations.
As you can see in the ordinance it provides only for cost recovery for construction. There is no cost
for administration or other actual costs experienced by the town in relation to the newspaper
distribution.
The Vail Town Manager is committed to working in a cooperative effort with the newspaper
distributors as we move forward with construction and agreements as to the cost recovery.
Please feel free to contact me with any additional comments or questions you may have.
Very tru ours,
C/~~
R. Thomas Moorhead
RTM/aw
Enclosures
xc: Vail Town Council
Robert W. McLaurin
Suzanne Silverthorn
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