HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-14 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999
2:00 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 • 15 year presentation to Leo Vasquez (5 mins.)
2. Annual Presentation of Investment Report (15mins.)
Christine Stouder
3. Discuss a redevelopment proposal involving a rezoning, conditional use
Brent Wilson permit, and development plan approval for the Ski Club Vail facility.
(30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide feedback to the applicant
and staff regarding this proposal.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: This proposal includes the demolition
and reconstruction of the Ski Club Vail facility with an encroachment onto
Vail Associates property. In conjunction with the expansion, the property
would be rezoned (to Ski Base Recreation) in accordance with the
approved development plan for the Golden Peak Ski Base.
The proposal has been reviewed by the Town's Planning and
Environmental Commission and Design Review Board and has been very
well received thus far. The PEC and DRB will forward a recommendation
to the Town Council prior to final review of the rezoning request by the
Vail Town Council. A staff memo and copies of relevant planning
documents have been forwarded to the Town Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since this is a request for a work session,
staff will not be providing a recommendation at this time. Staff will forward
a recommendation to the Town Council at the time of final review of the
rezoning request.
4. Arosa-Garmisch and A-Frame Employee Housing Update. (15 mins.)
Nina Timm
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide staff with direction to
work with Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to waive water and
sewer tap fees in exchange for a first option to purchase a unit at Arosa-
Garmisch. Provide staff with direction on a name for the Arosa-Garmisch
employee housing.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Russell Forrest and Nina Timm met with
the Board of Directors of Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to
discuss waiving, reducing, or providing long-term financing for water and
sewer tap fees for deed-restricted employee housing. Based on that
conversation, it appears there may be an opportunity to work with the
District on these fees. Based on Council's recommendation, staff will
meet with the Board of Directors to work toward an agreement.
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The park at the intersection of Arosa and Garmisch will be named in
memory of Lyndon Ellefson and will be called Ellefson Park. The housing
site is without a name at this point in time, and staff would like to give it a
name. A recommendation of Park Place Townhomes has been
suggested.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to work with the Eagle River Water
and Sanitation District on waiving water and sewer tap fees in exchange
for the first option to purchase a unit at Arosa-Garmisch.
Direct staff to name the housing development at Arosa and Garmisch:
Park Place Townhomes.
5. Request for use of Dobson Ice Arena days for Inc. 500 Summer 2000
Pam Brandmeyer conference. (5 mins.)
6. PEC Report-Discussion of Vail Plaza Hotel proposal (20 mins.)
George Ruther
7. Council Retreat Follow-up. (2 hrs.)
Bob McLaurin
8. Information Update. (10 mins.)
9. Council Update (10 mins.)
10. Other (10 mins.)
11. Executive Session - Legal Matters-Property negotiations (2 hrs.)
12. Adjournment - 8:00 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12121/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12/21/99, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/4/2000, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/4/2000, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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11/128/99
to: Vail Town Council
from: M.K.Arnett
Dear elected officials,
This note is to inform you of my desire to serve as an "at large" member
of the Vail Marketing Board.
I claim no specific knowledge of marketing, other than that I've gleened
from my town council experiance and the two years I've been a member
of the VVTCB Board of Directors. I also represented the town in the
meetings that were to lead to the formation of a regional marketing
effort. When it became evident to me that other potential partners were
either unwilling or unprepared to proceed, I suggested that we,(the town),
pursue an independant marketing district. I do believe, (in the long run),
the regional approach would best serve the marketing needs of Vail, and
the Eagle River Valley. At the same time I maintain that any marketing
representation must exist on a pro-rata scale.
I've been accused, (by some), of having one of the more creative minds in
our community. I'm ready to put this creativity to work by taking what-
ever direction I'm given by the council, and making positive efforts on
the Vail Marketing Board. My commitment to this community remains.
Also I'm kinda cute, and a really good dancer.
WMichaeeett
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Vail Village Travel
Ms. Lorelie Donaldson
Town of Vail Clerk
75 S. Frontage Rd.
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Ms. Donaldson,
I would like this letter to serve as an application for one of the openings on the Vail Local
Marketing District. I have lived in Vail since 1966 and have over thirty years of owning
and operating local businesses.
The last twenty years of experience have been in the travel industry, which is a
combination of retail, service and marketing.
I am prepared to make whatever commitment is necessary.
I would appreciate being considered for the position.
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Sincerely,
Sally H on
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100 Meadow Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 3031476-1487
December 1, 1999
Vail Town Council
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear TC Members:
Enclosed is a fairly recently completed resume that provides you
with a lot of information that ;you probably don't want to know. The
things that you do need to know are pretty simple. I have worked
with most of you over the past few years on a variety of projects and
I think my commitment to Vail is clear.
Having led the battle for the return of the Business license Fee to
Vail, this newly formed Marketing District is an alternative to what
we were attempting to achieve. The future of Vail lies in our ability
to survive in an industry that is more competitive than our founder's
could ever have imagined. But survival isn't enough. We need to
position ourselves in the millenium so that we are able to regain our
number one rating and return Vail to the glorious position that it
held in the past, a time when Vail was the bench mark against which
all other ski resorts were measured.
But more than that, we have to revitalize this Town so that every one
who works here and lives here and visits here recognizes this
community as the leader in the industry and a joyful place to be.
I believe very strongly in the Town of Vail and I am commited to
returnin it to its premier position.
incer ,
KATHLEEN V. FERRY
2395 BALD MOUNTAIN ROAD
VAIL, COLORADO 81657
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
11/91 to present The Grind, Vail, Colorado
Owner/Operator
Own and operate a coffee shop that also serves a wide
variety of food items. It also operates as a full service
bar that provides entertainment in the evening.
11/91 to present Vail Associates, Vail, Colorado
Ski instructor
3/95 to 12/98 Aspen Mountain Coffee Roasters; Aspen,
Colorado
Owner/Operator
Owned and operated a coffee roasting facility in the
Roaring Fork Valley.
6/93 to 4/99 Vail Mountain Coffee Roasters, Minturn,
Colorado
Owner/Operator
Owned and operated a coffee roasting facility in the
Vail Valley.
1//84 to 1/89 Vidmar Buick, Joliet, Illinois
Owner/Manager
Managed the Employment Department of a family owned
business. Also had responsibility for the Customer Order
Department.
2/68 to 9/70 The Lange Company, Broomfield, Colo.
Personnel Director
Responsible for over 1000 factory positions and an office
and sales staff of 125 in Colorado, Iowa and Canada-hiring,
wage and salary administration,training programs, policy
and administrative handbooks.
6/66 to 2/68 Marsh and McLennan, Chicago, Illinois
Personnel Director
Responsible for corporate office functions of major inter-
national company-hiring,wage and salary administration,
corporate and college grad training programs,policy and
administrative manuals on a corporate basis and
specifically for a 650 staff office in Chicago. (over)
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HERMANN STAUFER
PO 5000
VAIL, COLORADO 81658
December 6, 1999
Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Co. 81657
Dear Members of the Town Council,
I would like to be considered for a position on the Vail Marketing Advisory Board. As a
Vail resident since 1964, 1 seen the town grow since its inception to a world class resort
and like to participate in the future growth of our community.
Thank you for your consideration
Sincerely,
Hermann Staufer
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PHONE (970) 476-3016 FAX (970) 476-3552
December 5, 1999
Town of Vail
Ms. Lorelei Donaldson, Clerk
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Ms. Donaldson,
As a resident and business owner in Vail, I am respectfully submitting my name as a bid to join the Vail
Marketing District's Advisory Board.
Please find attached a brief summary of my personal background and a listing of some of my related work
experience.
istance in passing this on to the Town Council is very much appreciated.
You74S
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William O'Conn
& B MOUNTAIN OSPITALI Y
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MAURICE WILLIAM (BILL) O'CONNELL
P O Box 1774
VaA, CO. 81658
476-5717 (home) 476-3016 (office)
PERSONAL STATISTICS
62 years young
B. A. Degree - English Major
Boston University / Sienna College
Military Service
American Envoy - U.S. Army Chaplids Corps
LaRochelle, France
Honorable Discharge
Vail resident since 1973
Involved in many phases of the ski industry since 1963.
Active member Professional Ski Instructors of America since 1965
WORK EXPERIENCE
Partner and President - H&B Mountain Hospitality., Vail, CO.
1991 to Present
Mountain Hospitality is a diverse; Colorado based, company which
performs quality guest services for international travel organizations.
Mountain Hospitality is an active marketing / promotions advisor to the
U. S. Ski Industry and Ski USA, the NSAA International Marketing Group.
Director - International Sales/Marketing, Vail Associates., Vail, CO
1989-1991
Under a contractual agreement, utilized a multitude of international public
relations and travel industry contacts which were instrumental in helping to
increase Vail Associate's international business during this period.
Director - Resort Sales / Marketing,Vail Associates., Vail, CO
1979-1989 11
Created, developed and directed Vail's first domestic "field sales" program. Sales
representatives were sent into the six major US market areas to increase
travel trade relations and develop media contacts which promoted / sold
Vail's year - round products.
Initiated the expansion of Vail Associates international sales / marketing efforts to
Australia, England and South America. Developed airline and other travel trade
relationships, participated in various trade shows / promotions and initiated
media relations in all three countries.
Developed Vail Associate's domestic "Sister Resorts" program with several small
resorts located with in Vail's major domestic market areas.
Founding member and served on the board of directors of the Ski USA International
Marketing Program.
Served six years as Vail Associate's representative to The Vail Resort Association's
lodging committee.
Held various ski industry positions. Served on various tourism advisory boards at both the
regional and state level.
1965 - 1979
Ski School at Vail. While teaching skiing, also doubled as the marketing manager and
created a number of community oriented programs which helped educate and benefit
local employees as well as resort guests.
Prior to coming to Vail - Ski School Director at two small Western Massachusetts ski
resorts. Member of the Governor's Council on Winter Sports, and Promotion. Member
of the advisory board for the Massachusetts State Tourism Department. During that time
helped create, develop and implement the very successful and award winning
"Massachusetts - For All Seasons" marketing campaign.
12-01-1999 01:36PM FROM PROPERTY & HOTEL MGMT. TO 19704792157 P.02
Evergreen Lodge
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December 1, 1999
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Sent Via FAX: 970-479-2157
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Ms. Pam Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manger
VAIL TOWN GOVERNMENT
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
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Dear Ms. Brandmeyer.
Via this letter I wish to express my interest in a position on the local Marketing District Advisory
I Board. Currently I am involved as an ownership partner and officer of the management team
of Evergreen Lodge at Vail. I first came to Vail in 1969, became a residential property owner in
1 the '70's and business owner 1986 and again in 1992.
My interest in becoming a Board member is generated by a desire to increase business in the
area and to see an improvement guest experience and service. As a participant in lodge
ownership and operations I recognize the importance of developing and maintaining the flow of
. visitors to the Valley and am vitally concerned that the experience guests have be of highest
quality, whether they are here for work, play or a combination of the two. My previous
professional experience includes serving as Public Relations Manager for Vail and Beaver
Creek Resorts from 1980 through 1996. Subsequently I started a public relations firm working
with clients as AEI World Forum in Beaver Creek; American Ski Classic; Aspen Skiing
Company; Breckenridge Resort; Westin Hotel, Vail; Clarion Hotels & Resorts; Radisson Hotel,
Denver, and Sybervision Sports, focusing on marketing and distribution of the ski related
series.
If positions remain open on the Board 1 am anxious to move to the next step. 1 will be available
to meet with you or a selection committee at your convenience and can be reached either at
j Evergreen Lodge, 970-476-7890 or on my cell phone, 303-601-2098. 1 look forward to talking
with you soon.
Sincerely,
44_ t*&Afe~
j Pamela Stenmark
Vice President, Marketing & Project Development
PS/sgp
250 South Frontage Read West
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-476-7810 FAX 303-476-4504 Reservations only 800-284-8245
December 3, 1999
Dear Vail Local Marketing Advisory Board,
Thank you for your time and consideration of my interest in serving on the Vail Local
Marketing Advisory Board. My interest lies very simply in the economic vitality of
Vail. I am very excited that the lodging tax passed and would like to offer my time and
input into shaping Vail's future.
I have lived in Vail on and off for five years. I spent two years as a ski bur /waiter,
moved to Florida and ran a small boat rental company, and moved back three years ago
to capture "the good life" and build a career in Vail. Since then I have developed a
strong marketing background that has given me a unique perspective on marketing Vail.
As well, I have developed an understanding of the needs, desires, and concerns of the
community and the business owners who comprise it.
Through my work with the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau (VVTCB), The
Lodge at Vail, and my current position with a la Carte Publishing I have gained a vast
knowledge on specific marketing programs for Vail. As Membership and Cooperative
Manager of the VVTCB I was responsible for sales of the Summer Vacation Planner, a
publication of the Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB). I also attended VVMB
meetings and gained an understanding of many of their marketing programs. As group
sales manager at The Lodge at Vail I learned the strategies of marketing one of Vail's
finest hotels to groups and individuals.
My current position with a la Carte Publishing has given me the opportunity to work
directly with many business owners and managers, as well as their associations. As
publishers of The Guide to Vail, Beaver Creek Magazine, and The Vail Valley Dining
Guide I am involved with the Vail and Lionshead Merchants Associations, the Beaver
Creek Merchants Association and the Vail Valley Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant
Association. While it is not my intention to represent any association to your committee,
I can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the marketing committee.
Because I have a flexible schedule, I am available to attend and participate in meetings
and can volunteer extra time for specific projects. I understand the importance of this
role and would be dedicated to the success of the group and Vail as a whole.
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I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached via phone at my office, 476-3663,
home 476-8449, or on my cell phone, 376-5005.
Tha ou,
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Bob Batchelor
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REFERENCES
Kaye Ferry President of the Vail Merchants Association
Rodney Johnson President of the Vail Valley Chapter of the Restaurant Association
Gary Boris President of the Lionshead Merchant Association
Rob LeVine General Manger of the Antlers Hotel
Pam Shaeffer General Manager of the Golden Bear, Board Member of Vail
Merchants Association
DEC. 3. 1999 1:31PM NO. 8768 P. 1/2
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BEAVER CREEK RESORT COMPANY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts: Kelly Ladyga, (970) 845-5292, Klan: ~Oyailresorts.com
Christina Schleicher, (970) 845-5136, Cschleict~S.=
MIKE KLOSER NA D DIRECTOR OF ACTiVTiFIES-AT BEAVM CREEK
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. - Dec. 3, 1999 - Mike Kloser leas recently been named Director of
Activities for Beaver Creek, a new position created by thr Beaver Creels Resort Company
(BCRC). Moser will start in his this position on Dec. 15, 1999, after he returns from competition
in the Discovery Channel Eco-Challenge in Patagonia, A tentina..A,s Director of Activities,
Kloser will be responsible for coordinating and marketing special events and weekly activities
within the village.
One of the many activities that Kloser will be overseeingiat Beaver Creek is the "Welcome to
Beaver Creek" event, which will take place every Sundae evening by the ice rink. The event
helps guests to learn about upcoming weekly activities, vicluding ski or suowboard lessons and
programs at the Vilar Center. Guests can book these actiWties(and then lace up some skates and
enjoy complimentary ice skating. The Figure Skating Se dies is another fun event that will be
overseen by Kloser. This free skating exhibition takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. every Monday
night and features local amateur figure skaters. Kloser will also oversee Tuesday Night at the
Movies, Thursday Night Astronomy and the Snowshoe Adventure Series. Next summer, he will
host a variety of on-mountain hiking and mountain bikinl; activities,
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Last winter, Kloser worked as Adventure Ridge Operations Manager at Vail. He spent the
summer at Beaver Creek constructing mountain bike trails and running ongoing summer
activities. "Mike's past experience and ability to run activities at Vail and Beaver Creek, and his
commitment to world-class services, make him an outstanding choice for Director of Activities,"
-more-
PO. Box 5390 Avon, Colorado 81620-5390 (P70) 845.5858 • FAX (970) 845,5945
DEC. 3. 1999 1:31PM NO. 8768 P. 2/2
KLOSER NAMED DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES
2-2-2
said Tony O'Rourke.
Kloser is an avid mountain biker and a top international competitor in the sport. In 1988, he
became the world mountain bike champion. He went on to become the first American to race
extensively on the European World Cup Circuit. In 1984, he won the European Mountain Bike
Championships. His enormous contributions to the sport of mountain biking have earned him
much recognition; Mountain Bike Action named him one of the top ten mountain bikers of all
time. The Vail Valley has benefited from Moser's expertise, as he helped design many of the
biking trails on the mountain and in the Valley. Kloser a'on this year's 100-mile mountain bike
race in Vail, the Vail Ultra 100.
Presently, Kloser is in Patagonia, Argentina, training for the 1999 Discovery Channel Eco-
Challenge as a member of Team Vail. The Eco-Challenge takes place from Dec. 1-12, 1999, and
is a physically demanding expedition that requires competitors to navigate through the
wilderness using limited resources. Using a map and compass, each team will rely on horseback
riding, mountaineering, kayaking, whitewater canoeing aid climbing as the means to reach their
final destination.. Moser has already represented Team Vail at two Eco-Challenges. At the 1997
competition in Australia, the team finished in 19`h place. Last year, Moser helped lead Team
Vail to victory in the Eco-Challenge in Morocco. Kloser and his wife, Emily, and two kids live
in Vail.
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December 7, 1999
Mr. Dave Ozawa
U. S. Forest Service
PO Box 190
Minturn, CO 81645
Dear Mr. Ozawa:
I represent two condominium associations in Vail Village which border Vail Road. They are
Riva Ridge South and The Willows Condominium Associations.
This purpose of this letter is to voice their displeasure with the CAT III Timber Hauling Route
for the summer months in the years 2000 and beyond. This is the route proposed down the front
side of Vail Mountain, down Mill Creek road, along Vail Road and through the Roundabout onto
1=70: We are requesting that the timber hauling not be along Vail Road directly behind our
properties.
This past summer the construction traffic on Vail Road was very noisy and dusty. Many owners
and guests complained about the noise and the volume of traffic on this road. This is a
residential neighborhood with units occupied on a nightly basis. The truck traffic started very
early in the mornings when people were sleeping and had their windows open since it was
summer. The disruptions to our guests and owners were numerous.
The property owners here purchased in this location because it was quiet and private. You are
proposing under this alternative to disrupt and cause financial harm to these owners.
Therefore, we request that you seek an alternative to this timber hauling route. At this point,
bridging over the wetlands seems like the best alternative from your report.
Sincerely,
WILLOWS CONDOMINIUMS
RIVA RIDGE SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS
Barbara Feeney, CHA
General Manager RECEIVED DEC 91999
Cc: All effected homeowners
WILLOWS
C O N D O M I N I U M S
74 Willow Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 •888-WILLOWS (945-5697) 970-476-2233 •970.476.5714 fax
email: willows®vail.net • http://vail.net/willows
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TOWN OF PAIL
Department of Community Development
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452
December 9, 1999
J. Drew Rader, P.E.
PO Box 780
Avon, CO 81620
RE: Correspondence of December 1, 1999
Dear Mr. Rader:
Thank you for your letter of December 1, 1999 regarding the 425 GRFA credit found in the Town Code. To
clarify the issue, I researched the ordinance that created the 425 sq. ft. credit. Prior to 1990, there were
credits for storage, airlocks, wood storage, and 50 sq. ft. for mechanical space. In 1990, an ordinance was
passed lumping all of these uses into, a single 425 sq. ft. credit which allowed the land owner to decide how to
use the floor space. The regulation did not include a "minimum area" for mechanical space.
The Community Development Department believes you have discovered a major shortcoming of development
trends in Vail.. Too much emphasis is being placed on floor area by property owners and not enough on
building safety. This issue is important and should require property owners, architects, and engineers to
adequately address mechanical space on development plans. However, we believe that this is best
accomplished by architects and engineers, like yourself, educating clients on the minimum mechanical space
requirements of the Building Code. The Building and Mechanical Codes contain specific regulations on the
minimum space needed depending on the size of the mechanical equipment. We can all do a better job of
communicating existing Building and Mechanical Code provisions to applicants, rather than creating new
regulations in the Zoning Code.
If you wish to pursue a code amendment on your own, you have the right to submit the appropriate
application form and fee to the Town of Vail and we will forward the application to the Planning and
Environmental Commission and to the Town Council for their consideration.
If you have any questions, please call me at 479-2148.
Sin ely,
Do c F. auriello, AICP
Chief of Planning
C: Town Council
~R~ RECYCLEDPAPER
TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert McLaurin
Council Members
FROM: Judy Popeck N p
DATE: October 19, 1999
RE: Investment Report
Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of September 30,
1999.
The estimated average yield for the pooled cash fund was 4.976%.
Currently the yield curve for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year are
4.72%, 4.73%, and 4.92% respectively.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Town of Vail, Colorado
Investment Report
Summary of Accounts and Investments
For the Month Ending 09/30/99
Balances Percentage
09/30/99 of Total
Money Market Accounts (see page 3)
Commercial Banks $3,423,909 16.64%
Colorado Investment Pools $10,789,767 52.44%
Money Market Funds $99,285 0.48%
Total $14,312,961 69.56%
Commercial Savings
Banks & Loans
Certificates of Deposit (see page 4)
Eagle County Institutions $2,000,000 $2,000,000 9.72%
Total $2,000,000 $2,000,000 9.72%
Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00%
U.S. Government Securities (see page 5)
FEDERAL AGENCY DISCOUNT NOTES & BONDS $2,975,168 14.46%
FNMA'S, ARM'S & SEA'S $1,286,037 6.25% .
Total $4,261,205 20.71%
Total Portfolio _ $20,574,166 100.00%
Maturing Within 12 Months $18,405,396 89.46%
Maturing Within 24 Months $984,484 4,79%
Maturing After 24 Months $1,184,286 5.76%
$20,574,166 100.00%
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Money Market Accounts
as of 09/30/99 .
--For the Month of Sep-99
Institution Balances
Type of Accounts High Low Average 09/30/99
COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS
First Bank of Vail - Operating
Interest 4.920% 4.780% 4.910%
$3,471,539 $2,102,706 $2,513,455
Balance $3,422,837
US Bank Super Now Account
Interest 2.750%
General Operating Account
Balance $1,073
Total Commercial Bank Accounts $3,423,909
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS
Colotrust General Fund
Interest 4.940%
Balance
$10,789,767
Total Local Government Investment Pools Accounts $10,789,767
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Bank One Money Market Fund - Dana Investments
Interest 4.780%
Balance $99,285
Total Money Market Funds $99,285
Total all accounts $14,312,961
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Certificates of Deposit
as of
09/30/99
Bank Name, Location Days to
Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity
Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value
- - - -
Weststar Bank, Vail Colorado
FDIC 5.900% 5.900% 28-Jan-98 28-Jan-2000 730 $1,000,000
Alpine Bank, Vail Colorado
FDIC 4.650% :4.650% 21-May-99 31-Dec-99 224 $1,000,000
Avg Yield 5.253% $2,000,000
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Government Securities
as of 09/30/99
*'*Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds***
Days/Years
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity to Maturity Book Original
Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value Cost
FNMA Pooled 4.972% 03-Mar-99 19-Nov-99 261.0 $993,804 $965,418
FFC Pooled 5.000% 5.000% 01-Apr-99 03-Apr-2000 1.0 $996,880 $1,000,000
FNMA Pooled 4.390% 5.270% 19-May-99 13-Oct-2000 1.4 $984,484 $992,616
Average Yield 5.08% $2,975,168 $2,958,034
***FNMA'S, ARM'S & SBA'S***
Days/Years
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity to Maturity Book Original
Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value Cost
FNMA Pooled - Dana 9.050% 11-Jun-98 10-Apr-2000 1.8 $101,750 $105,875
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225% 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 $21,381 $82,749
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.725% 26-May-94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 $49,218 $109,734
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225% 18-Aug-94 25-Jul-2008 13.9 $31,525 $109,875
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.770% 18-Aug-98 25-Feb-2011 12.5 $71,930 $94,503
SBA Pooled - Dana 7.875% 31-Oct-96 25-Jan-2013 16.2 $17,387 $65,558
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.475% 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 $49,124 $108,523
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.725% 12-Jul-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 $22,354 $108,744
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.475% 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 $54,035 $99,391
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.250% 26-Feb-99 25-Feb-2024 25.0 $69,967 $82,542
GNMA Pooled - Dana 6.125% 25-Jan-99 20-Oct-2018 19.7 $68,573 $78,087
GNMA Pooled - Dana 6.625% 12-Aug-97 20-Sep-2025 28.1 $35,169 $76,141
GNMA Pooled - Dana 6.125% 24-Nov-97 20-Oct-2025 27.9 $37,343 $83,701
GNMA Pooled - Dana 6.375% 27-Apr-98 20-Jan-2026 27.8 $29,700 $76,509
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.722% 21-Nov-96 01-Jan-2021 24.1 $62,804 $91,486
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.927% 30-Oct-98 01-Apr-2024 25.4 $62,090 $97,048
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.849% 01-Jul-96 01-May-2026 29.9 $18,198 $55,304
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.047% 01-Jul-99 01-May-2028 28.9 $49,595 $49,473
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.516% 28-Jun-99 01-May-2029 29.9 $93,983 $100,047
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.856% 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 $46,762 $100,577
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.795% 24-Jun-99 01-Aug-2022 23.1 $99,668 $102,043
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 7.939% 23-Jun-98 01-Aug-2025 27.1 $41,479 $79,539
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 6.740% 28-Mar-96 01-Mar-2026 29.9 $530 $9,323
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.584% 28-Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 $32,896 $74,245
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.329% 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 $23,505 $66,355
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 6.866% 22-May-96 01-Feb-2036 39.7 $21,033 $60,461
NAVOT Pooled - Dana 6.750% 06-Apr-98 15-Mar-2002 3.9 $74,038 $101,519
Average Yield 7.69% $1,286,037 $2,269352
Total $4,261,205
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VAIL BUSINESS REVIEW
TO WW OF VAIL
December 14, 1999
The October Vail Business Review examines sales tax collections for October and the summer
season (May - October).
Overall October sales tax decreased 1.1% with Retail decreasing 0.3%, Lodging decreased 2.9%,
Food and Beverage increased 7.2% and Other (which includes items such as utilities, taxable services
i.e. plumbing and electrical and rentals or leases) decreased 12.1%. Summer collections resulted in a
0.3% decrease overall with Retail increasing 0.9%, Lodging decreased 5.1%, Food and Beverage
increased 4.2% and Other decreased 4.7%.
In October 1998 we had the World Wide Church of God group in town and the Seibert Circle
Dedication Party. The World Wide Church of God did not visit in 1999.
The 1.4% Vail Marketing District tax is effective January 1, 2000. This tax is charged on the
purchase price paid or charged to persons for rooms or accommodations and is only charged on short-
term rentals (less than 30 days). The State of Colorado will collect this tax and questions concerning it
should be directed to the Department of Revenue at 303-232-2416.
Sales tax forms and the Vail.Business Review are available on the internet at ci.vail.co.us.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax
collections, as opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or'Steve
Thompson at (970) 479-2116.
Sincerely,
Sally Lorton
Sales Tax Administrator
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OCTOBER 1999 SALES TAX
VAIL VILLAGE
October October October
1998 1999 %
Collections Collections Change
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Collections Collections Change
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RETAIL SUMMARY
OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER
1998 1999 %
COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE
FOOD 68,428 70,363 2.8%
LIQUOR 11,776 11,627 -1.3%
APPAREL 25,862 26,527 2.6%
SPORT 43,089 41,159 -4.5%
JEWELRY 8,314 9,821 18.1%
GIFT 8,024 7,082 -11.7%
GALLERY 1,348 2,553 89.4%
OTHER 58,608 56,248 -4.0%
HOME 670 10 -98.5%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 226,119 225,390 -.3%
SUMMER SALES TAX
VAIL VILLAGE
Summer Summer Summer
1998 1999 %
Collections Collections Change
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1998 1999 %
Collections Collections Change
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1998 1999 %
Collections Collections Change
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,382 743;864
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OUT OF TOWN
Summer Summer Summer
1998 1999 %
Collections Collections Change
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Summer Summer Summer
1998 1999 %
Collections Collections Change
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RETAIL SUMMARY
1998 1999 1999
SUMMER. SUMMER %
COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE
FOOD 539„357 575,093 6.6%
LIQUOR 83,051 88,343 6.4%
APPAREL 257,450 281,037 9.2%
SPORT 370,746 378,361 2.1%
JEWELRY 96,938 121,956 25.8%
GIFT 84,299 76,119 -9.7%
GALLERY 32,646 249257 -25.7%
OTHER 412,372 356,485 -13.6%
HOME 8,786 1,382 -84.03%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 1,885,645 1,903,033 0.9%
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Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
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Memorandum
To: Town Council
From: Nina Timm
Date: December 14, 1999
Subject: Arosa-Garmisch and A-Frame Housing/Tap Fees
1. Introduction
Eight employee-housing units along with a neighborhood park are going to be
constructed in West Vail. Six of the units as well as Ellefson Park will be
constructed at the intersection of Arosa and Garmisch. The other two units will
be constructed on a site known as the A-Frame at 2657 Arosa Drive. The A-
Frame was taken down on November 9th and will be replaced with a deed-
restricted duplex.
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II. Background
The Stevens Group, Inc., the builder selected for the Arosa-Garmisch and the A-
Frame employee housing sites has submitted plans to the building division and
upon completion of their review, building permits will be issued. The plan is to do
the grading work on the park and housing site at Arosa-Garmisch this winter and
wait until spring to do construction on both housing sites and the park. The
grading work at Arosa-Garmisch for the park and the housing will take
approximately one month.
Construction will begin approximately April 1, 2000 with anticipated completion
on both housing sites being Thanksgiving time. By not doing construction during
the winter months the construction costs will be reduced. The Stevens Group will
be re-bidding the project in January to achieve the best possible pricing.
III. Water and Sewer Tap Fees for Deed-Restricted Employee Housing
On Thursday, November 18th Russell Forrest and Nina Timm made a
presentation to the Board of Directors of the Eagle River Water and Sanitation
District. Staff discussed with the District ways to waive, reduce or provide long-
term financing for water and sewer tap fees on deed-restricted employee housing
units. At that meeting the Board expressed an interest in further pursuing
options. Based on today's work session discussion another presentation will be
made to the Board of Directors on Thursday, December 16, 1999 to further
discuss options for tap fees.
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Some of the possibilities discussed include the following:
? Long-term, interest-free financing for water and sewer tap fees. In order
for this to be more cost effective than including it in a mortgage the District
would need to provide financing for 11 years or longer, interest free. There
was a break-even point of 11 years, interest free over a typical 30-year
mortgage at 9%. The District would administer this program, with payments
included in monthly water and sewer bills. This option would help people
qualify for loans by reducing the purchase price.
? Waiving water and sewer tap fees altogether. The Board may be willing to
waive the fees altogether for deed restricted housing in exchange for the first
option on a unit. The unit would be made available to a Water and Sanitation
District employee before going to the public lottery. This would be
approximately a $75,000 construction budget, line item savings. Allowing a
District employee the first option to purchase a unit creates a benefit to the
Water and Sanitation District as well as creating a benefit to the overall
expense of the development.
? A "grant" from the Water and Sanitation District for the housing
development in the amount of the water and sewer tap fees. A grant
could be established by the district to pay for all or a portion of a tap fee.
Another item that was discussed with Dennis Gelvin, Director of Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District, was the potential for another partnership on
construction costs at the Arosa-Garmisch site. Dennis said that the Board may
also be agreeable to paying the construction costs for the unit, if one unit could
be made available to their employees. It would be set up the same way that Red
Sandstone Creek was set up. In that project the Town of Vail received the bill for
work completed and then the District was billed for their percentage. When the
units were sold the proceeds went to the entity that paid for the construction.
The system worked quite well. It should be noted that the District owned a
majority of the land at the Red Sandstone project.
The Board of Directors for Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has not
approved any of these options. A presentation to the Board on Thursday,
December 16th will include all of the options that Council finds acceptable. The
concepts that Council approves of will be presented to the Board of Directors in
order to find a mutually agreeable "solution."
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IV. Name for the Housing Development
The six units at Arosa and Garmisch have come to be known simply as the
Arosa-Garmisch units. Staff had been waiting to see what the name of the park
would be to see if it would be appropriate for the name of the housing as well.
With the blessing of the family the park will be dedicated in memory of Lyndon
Ellefson and be called Ellefson Park. Staff would recommend the housing
development be named Park Place Townhomes due to their proximity to the new
park. There was initially a contest to name the park and housing, but none of the
names offered would be appropriate. If there are other suggestions staff is
certainly open to them.
V. Actions Requested of Council
1) Provide staff with direction on what options to bring to the Eagle River Water
and Sanitation District. The largest issue is whether or not the Town is willing
to give up first option on a unit at Arosa-Garmisch in exchange for the water
and sewer tap fees being waived.
2) Also, approve the name Park Place Townhomes for the six units at Arosa and
Garmisch or provide other options for the naming the units.
3) Staff also would like to make sure the Town Council is comfortable with the
proposed construction schedule for Arosa-Garmish.
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Rader Engineering Inc. P.O. Box 780.133 Riverside Ct Suite #1 • AVON, CO 81620 • Telephone 970845-7910 • Fax 970445-7522 • e-mail drmski@vail.net
December 1, 1999
Ludwig Kurz & Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Re: GRFA Requirements
Gentlemen,
In recent projects, we have noticed a drop in dedicated mechanical space on new construction.
Maximization of living or usable space by the designer or Architect has been the primary
motivation of this trend. Current Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) requirements indicate
425 square foot credit is available per Single Family Residence, Two-Family Residence, or
Primary Secondary Residence in addition. to the standard requirements. In conversations with
the Vail Building Department, this credit was originally intended for dedicated mechanical
space, though it is not specifically stated. Because of this discrepancy, designers are using this
credit to maximize living space, disregarding or limiting the mechanical space, which is required
for safe and efficient heating and/or cooling of the structure.
We are proposing an amendment to the current GRFA requirements to have this non-specific
credit changed to a specific mechanical space credit as originally intended by the code. This
change will solve many space and safety concerns not only by the mechanical engineer or
designer, but also concerns by the Building Department.
Please review your information on this subject and contact us regarding this issue. We look
forward to your call.
Sincerely,
J. Drew Rader, P.E. Dan Goodman
Principal Design Engineer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: December 14, 1999
SUBJECT: A request for a worksession to discuss a rezoning and redevelopment proposal for Ski Club
Vail, located at 598 Vail Valley Drive / Part of Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Ski Club Vail
Planner: Brent Wilson
This proposal includes the demolition and reconstruction of the Ski Club Vail facility with an
encroachment onto Vail Associates property. In conjunction with the expansion, the
property would be rezoned (to Ski Base Recreation) in accordance with the approved
development plan for the Golden Peak Ski Base. On December 13th, the PEC will
approve/deny the Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan Approval requests and
forward a recommendation on the rezoning request to the Vail Town Council.
The Vail Town Council is being asked to approve/deny the request for a rezoning. Today,
the applicant and staff are requesting feedback from the Town Council regarding the
proposed rezoning in anticipation of a final review of the request later this month.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Town of Vail Boards and Staff
Rezoninq
Planning and Environmental Commission:
Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council.
The PEC shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on
the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail
Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community.
Design Review Board:
Action: The DRB has no review authority on rezonings.
Staff:
The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff
advises the applicant as to compliance with the Zoning Regulations.
Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff
evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a
recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the
review process.
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Town Council:
Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial of a rezoning.
The Town Council shall review and evaluate the proposal based on the compatibility of the
proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans,
and impact on the general welfare of the community.
A detailed analysis of Ski Club Vail's proposal is given in the attached PEC memo
dated December 13, 1999.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: December 13, 1999
SUBJECT: A request for a final review of a redevelopment proposal involving a rezoning,
conditional use permit revision and development plan approval for Ski Club Vail,
located at 598 Vail Valley Drive / Part of Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Ski Club Vail
Planner: Brent Wilson
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
This proposal includes the demolition and reconstruction of the Ski Club Vail facility with an
encroachment onto Vail Associates property. In conjunction with the expansion, the property
would be rezoned (to Ski Base Recreation) in accordance with the approved development
plan for the Golden Peak Ski Base. The PEC is being asked to approve/deny the
Conditional Use Permit request and Development Plan Approval request for this proposal.
Additionally, the PEC will be asked to forward a recommendation on the rezoning request to
the Vail Town Council. A detailed analysis of this proposal is given in Sections V-VII of this
memorandum.
II. BACKGROUND
On November 8th and 22"d, the PEC reviewed Ski Club Vail's conceptual redevelopment plan
and identified a number of issues throughout this process. Ski Club Vail has submitted a
revised plan based on the comments/concerns at these meetings and is requesting a final
approval from the PEC. Reduced copies of these plans are attached to this memo for
reference.
Following is a brief history of the development of Ski Club Vail:
On August 26, 1976, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a conditional
use permit for the construction and operation of Ski Club Vail. At that time, the PEC did not
require any parking and stated "...we feel additional parking in this location is not
appropriate." However, Ski Club served approximately 75 users in 1976; today the facility
serves over 300.
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On March 24, 1986, the PEC granted a variance for the use of the front setback area/right-
of-way as a loading and unloading zone for a one-year period. The approval was .
conditioned on Ski Club Vail's willingness to sign and enforce this "drop-off" zone. At that
time, Ski Club Vail leased additional parking spaces from the Ramshorn Condominium
Association. This lease agreement is no longer in effect. After the one-year PEC approval
expired, additional approvals -were not requested.
In January of 1998, the Town of Vail, Vail Associates and Ski Club Vail drafted a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding parking management for the Golden Peak
Ski Base area facilities. Under this MOU, the Town Manager agreed to discuss Ski Club
Vail's parking situation with the Town Council. At their October 13, 1998 meeting, the Vail
Town Council directed Ski Club Vail personnel to bring an application to correct the parking
and loading problems on site before the PEC for approval. After the PEC granted last
year's variance request, the Vail Town Council voted to approve the applicant's use of
Town right-of-way for temporary loading and unloading.
In November of 1999, both the PEC and the Vail Town Council approved an identical
variance request (for a two-year period) in anticipation of an approved development plan.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Rezoning
Staff recommends that the PEC forward a recommendation of approval of the applicant's
request for a rezoning from "Agriculture and Open Space" district to "Ski Base Recreation"
district to the Vail Town Council, subject to the following finding:
1. That the proposed zone district is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses,
consistent with the Town's Land Use Plan and Zoning Regulations, and appropriate for
the area.
Conditional Use Permit
Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for a conditional use permit to
allow for the operation of a "quasi-public club" and the redevelopment of ski racing facilities,
subject to the following findings:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of Chapter 12-
16, Town of Vail Code and the purposes of the Ski Base Recreation district.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be
operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of Chapter 12-
16, Town of Vail Code (Conditional Use Permits).
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Development Plan
Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for development plan approval
(within the Ski Base Recreation district) subject to the following findings:
1. Building design with respect to architecture, character, scale, massing and orientation is
compatible with the site, adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
2. Buildings, improvements, uses and activities are designed and located to produce a
functional development plan responsive to the site, the surrounding neighborhood and
uses, and the community as a whole.
3. Open space and landscaping are both functional and aesthetic, are designed to
preserve and enhance the natural features of the site, maximize opportunities for
access and use by the public, provide adequate buffering between the proposed uses
and surrounding properties,, and when possible, are integrated with existing open space
and recreation areas.
4. A pedestrian and vehicular circulation system is designed to provide safe, efficient and
aesthetically pleasing circulation to the site and throughout the development.
5. Compliance with the Vail Comprehensive Plan and other applicable plans has been
demonstrated by the applicant.
The Department of Community Development recommendation is subject to the following
condition:
1. A signed letter of approval of this plan from Vail Associates is required prior to the
issuance of a final design review approval from the Town of Vail.
IV. REVIEWING BOARD ROLES
The PEC is responsible for evaluating a proposal for:
- Conformance with development standards of zone district
- Lot area
- Setbacks
- Building Height
- Density
- GRFA
- Site coverage
- Landscape area
- Parking and loading
- Mitigation of development impacts
- Compliance with the goals and requirements applicable Master Plans
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The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal for:
- Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings
- Fitting buildings into landscape
- Configuration of building and grading of a site, which respects the topography
- Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation
- Adequate provision for snow storage on-site
- Acceptability of building materials and colors
- Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms
- Provision of landscape and drainage
- Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures
- Circulation and access to a site, including parking, and site distances
- Location and design of satellite dishes
- Provision of outdoor lighting
V. REZONING REQUEST
The request for rezoning is necessary due to the existing non-conformities under the current
"Agriculture & Open Space" designation. Ski Club Vail does not have the ability to expand
under the current zoning. Additionally, due to the encroachment onto Vail Associates'
property, it is necessary to apply a consistent zoning among the parcels. Vail Associates'
Golden Peak property (Tracts F & B) is zoned "Ski Base Recreation."
The PEC shall make the following findings before granting approval of a zone change
request:
1) Is the existing zoning suitable with the existing land use on the site and adjacent land
uses?
Ski Club Vail's property is currently zoned "Agriculture and Open Space" ("A"). Staff believes
the existing zoning is inconsistent with the established use of the property. Intended uses
within the current "A" zoning designation include agriculture, public parks, recreation areas,
and open space. Staff believes Ski Club Vail's operation is more consistent with the
intended uses outlined for the "Ski Base Recreation" district. These include ski racing
facilities, ski school facilities, and private/quasi-public/public clubs.
Adjacent land uses include the Golden Peak Ski Base (Ski Base Recreation), Manor Vail
(High Density Multiple Family), Pinos del Norte/Northwoods (Special Development District
#2/HDMF), and Ford Park (General Use). Staff believes the proposed zoning is consistent
and suitable with adjacent properties.
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2) Is the amendment presenting a convenient workable relationship with land uses
consistent with municipal objectives?
Staff believes this proposal furthers municipal land use objectives through the
redevelopment of a facility that no longer serves the needs of Ski Club Vail. Many of the
traffic congestion problems identified in this area of the East Village are attributable to the
current facility (among other properties). Staff believes this proposal presents a feasible,
workable solution to the re-occurring traffic problems identified in this area and promotes a
much-improved relationship with adjacent properties.
3) Does the rezoning provide for the growth of an orderly viable community?
Staff believes this rezoning is necessary to facilitate redevelopment of the property in an
orderly, viable fashion. Under the current zoning designation, Ski Club Vail is "non-
conforming" and does not have the ability to expand. Given the fact that the facility now
serves about 4 times the number of users it served in 1977, staff believes
redevelopment/rezoning is the only feasible option at this time. The redevelopment proposal
is consistent with applicable development limitations imposed under the proposed zone
district.
4) Is the change consistent with the (Land Use Plan?
The Vail Land Use Plan proposes a future land use designation on this property of "Ski
Base." This land use category includes "ski trails, facilities related to a ski base and ski-
related improvements." Staff believes the proposed zone district is consistent with this
designation while the existing zoning is not.
Staff believes the proposed Ski Club Vail rezoning/redevelopment plan would further the
following goals identified in the Vail Land Use Plan:
Goal 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a
balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both
visitors and permanent residents.
Goal 1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever
possible.
Goal 2.2 The ski area owner, the business community and the Town leaders should
work together closely, to make existing facilities and the Town function more
efficiently.
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VI. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION (DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL)
The final development plan indicates the following development statistics:
Lot Area (Tracts F & B) = 50.095 acres or 2,182,138.2 square feet
Allowed/Required Proposed
Building Height 60%.at 35'; 40% at 40' 31' max.*
Floor Area per PEC approval 24,364 square feet
Site Coverage per PEC approval 6,386 square feet
Setbacks per PEC approval 38' front / 100'+ others
(Tract B)
Parking Spaces per PEC approval 22 spaces (7 drop-off)
Snow Storage (10%) 1,066 square feet min. 1,205 square feet
Existin Proposed
Total Site Coverage for 63,979 sf or 2.9% 70,365 sf or 3.2%
Ski Base Recreation
District /Golden Peak
Ski Base (includes
structured parking).
* does not include architectural projections
Criteria used for development plan evaluation within the Ski Base Recreation zone district
are as follows:
A. "Buildings, improvements, uses and activities are designed and located to
produce a functional development plan responsive to the site, the surrounding
neighborhood and uses, and the community as a whole."
Thus far, the Town's Planning and Environmental Commission, Design Review
Board and Town staff have found this proposal to be in compliance with this
provision. Staff believes the facilities provided under this plan are adequate to serve
the needs of the growing organization during peak user periods. It is anticipated the
proposed parking and drop-off facilities will positively impact traffic flow along Vail
Valley Drive. Staff believes the site development plan proposed is both functionally
and aesthetically responsive to the surrounding neighborhood and uses.
B. "Open space and landscaping are both functional and aesthetic, are designed
to preserve and enhance the natural features of the site, maximize opportunities
for access and use by the public, provide adequate buffering between the
proposed uses and surrounding properties, and when possible, are integrated
with existing open space and recreation areas."
The proposed site development plan would dramatically increase the amount of
landscaping on the property over existing conditions. Representatives from adjacent
properties have expressed concerns about the existing landscape island along Vail
Valley Drive and its necessity for screening purposes. This redevelopment proposal
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includes the extension of the landscape island by approximately 155 linear feet with a
net addition of 16 trees. Additionally, the proposal would add a significant buffer
between the new facility and the Pinos del Norte and Northwoods properties.
Staff believes the functionality and aesthetics of the proposed landscaping and open
space are consistent with the objectives outlined in the Town's Streetscape. Master
Plan and Land Use Plan.
C. "A pedestrian and vehicular circulation system designed to provide safe,.
efficient and aesthetically pleasing circulation to the site and throughout the
development."
Ski Club Vail's redevelopment proposal would not alter the
bicycle/pedestrian/vehicular circulation system planned and approved as part of the
Golden Peak Ski Base redevelopment in 1995. The plan is consistent with
objectives outlined in the Town's Streetscape Master Plan and Vail Village Master
Plan.
D. "Compliance with the Vail Comprehensive Plan and other applicable plans."
Staff has evaluated the proposal for compliance with the applicable elements of the
Town of Vail Comprehensive Plan, including:
1. Vail Land Use Plan
As mentioned previously, staff believes Ski Club Vail's redevelopment plan would
further the following goals identified in, the Vail Land Use Plan:
Goal 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining
a balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to
serve both the visitor and permanent resident.
Goal 1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded
whenever possible.
Goal 2.2 The ski area owner, the business community and the Town leaders
should work together closely to make existing facilities and the Town
function more efficiently.
2. Vail Village Master Plan
Ski Club Vail is addressed in the Vail Village Master Plan under the "Golden Peak Ski
Base Sub-Area." The goals for Vail Village are summarized in six major goal
statements. Each major goal focuses on a particular aspect of the Village community
(promotion of a healthy economy, environmental protection, etc.). Each identified goal is
listed below as well as the applicable objectives and policies that are addressed by the
Ski Club Vail redevelopment plan.
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Goal 1 Encourage high quality redevelopment while preserving the unique
architectural scale of the Village in order to sustain its sense of community
and identity.
1.2 Objective: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential
and commercial facilities.
Goal 2 To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-round economic health
and viability for the Village and for the community as a whole.
2.1 Objective: Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub-areas
throughout the Village and allow for development that is
compatible with these established land use patterns.
2.5 Objective: Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation and
maintenance of existing facilities to better serve the needs of
our guests and permanent residents.
Goal 3 To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience
throughout the Village.
3.1 Objective: Physically improve the existing pedestrian ways by
landscaping and other improvements.
3.1.1 Policy: Private development shall incorporate streetscape
improvements (such as paver treatments, landscaping, lighting
and seating areas), along adjacent pedestrian ways.
3.4 Objective: Develop additional sidewalks, pedestrian-only walkways and
accessible greenspace areas, including pocket parks and
stream access.
3.4.2 Policy: Private development projects shall be required to
incorporate new sidewalks along streets adjacent to the
project as designated in the Vail Village Master Plan and/or
the Recreation Trails Master Plan.
Goal 4 To preserve existing open space areas and expand greenspace
opportunities.
4.1 Objective: Improve existing open space areas and create new plazas
with greenspace and pocket parks. Recognize the different
roles of each type of open space in forming the overall fabric
of the Village.
4.1.3 Policy With the exception of ski-base related facilities, existing
natural open space areas at the base of Vail Mountain and
throughout Vail Village shall be preserved as open space.
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Goal 5 Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and aesthetics of the
transportation and circulation system throughout the Village.
5.1 Objective: Meet parking demands with public and private parking
facilities.
5.1.5 Policy: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to
provide underground or visually concealed parking.
5.4 Objective: Improve the streetscape of circulation corridors throughout the
Village.
Goal 6 To ensure the continued improvement of the vital operational elements of the
Village.
6.1 Objective: Provide service and delivery facilities for existing and new
development.
The specific concepts in the Vail Village Master Plan that address the Golden Peak/Ski Club
Vail area serve as advisory guidelines for future land use decisions by the Planning and
Environmental Commission and the Town Council. The Master Plan recognizes that
properties within the sub-area will redevelop and states: "Redevelopment will attract
additional traffic and population into this area and may have significant impacts upon
portions of Sub-Areas 6 (East Gore Creek) and 7 (East Village)."
Staff believes the following concepts for the Golden Peak sub-area are carried out with this
proposal:
Redevelopment ...shall be low profile to minimize impacts on views to Vail Mountain.
Plans indicate a 3-level structure that is substantially below grade (2 levels on the south
side, 1 level on the north side). Although applicable zoning would allow a building height of
up to 40', the applicant is proposing a structure that is approximately 31' tall at its highest
point. Adjacent structures are significantly higher. Staff believes this new facility would have
negligible impacts on public views in the vicinity.
Commercial activity at this site should be limited to "ski base/recreational" uses.
Although no commercial activity is proposed at this location, the uses identified are
consistent with the Ski Base/Recreation designation.
Additional parking for any facilities is to be provided on site.
Staff believes the on-site parking proposed at the new facility is sufficient to meet peak
parking demands for Ski Club Vail.
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Pedestrian improvements, such as sidewalks, are important to connect this sub-area
to Ford Park and the soccer field.
The redevelopment plan for the new facility indicates an 8-foot wide concrete unit paver
sidewalk adjacent to Ski Club Vail. The existing Town bike path to the east of the facility will
be realigned and reconstructed as part of this proposal.
3. Transportation Master Plan
The Vail Transportation Master Plan, adopted in 1993, focused on all forms of transportation
and developed a long-range implementation strategy for the transportation programs. The
Plan is intended to guide the Town's decision-makers in developing a coordinated approach
to implementing transportation improvements. The broad categories of the Plan that relate
to Ski Club Vail include parking and the pedestrian/trail system interface.
The parking issue revolves around the parking supply and demand. The demand for parking
at Ski Club Vail varies depending upon the season of the year, day of the week and the time
of the day. Based on the existing supply of parking, demand overflows the "horseshoe" drive
aisle and necessitates parking on Vail Valley Drive right-of-way during peak user periods.
With the expansion of the Ski Club Vail facility, it is anticipated there will be an increased
demand for parking. However, staff believes sufficient parking is being provided under the
new plan and anticipates no future parking overflow onto Town right-of-way.
4. Streetscape Master Plan
Improvements in and around the Ski Club Vail redevelopment area are included in the "East
Village" sub-area of the Streetscape Master Plan. This sub-area includes Vail Valley Drive,
Hanson Ranch Road, East Gore Creek Drive and East Meadow Drive. The East Village
sub-area is predominantly made up of lodges and condominiums. Vehicular traffic is not
restricted. The Golden Peak Ski Base facility and the Children's Center are at the center of
the sub-area and are both major vehicular and pedestrian destinations.
The Streetscape Master Plan recommends that the primary goal for this area is to provide
an effective and safe pedestrian system, while accommodating the vehicle, pedestrian, and
bicycle traffic. The Plan recognizes that traffic along Vail Valley Drive is very heavy
throughout most of the year. It is especially heavy in the morning and late afternoons during
the ski season and evenings and weekends during the summer months. Vail Associates
Children's Center and the existing Ski Club Vail facility are both major sources of vehicular
congestion during the winter season, with parents dropping-off and picking-up children at the
beginning and the end of each day.
The streetscape improvement plan for the East Village focuses on the pedestrian corridors
adjacent to the asphalt roadway. One of the Plan's goals is to direct pedestrians to key
destination points such as the Golden Peak Ski Base facility, the Children's Center, Ford
Park and the Ford Amphitheater, and the Village Core. No major changes to the vehicular
circulation system or roadway are proposed for this sub-area.
The Ski Club Vail redevelopment proposal includes the implementation of a number of
elements identified in the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. The recommended
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streetscape improvements for the East Village sub-area are listed below (in bold), followed
by a staff analysis of how the applicant's proposal complies with, or does not comply with,
the recommendations in the Streetscape Master Plan.
Streetscape Master Plan Recommendation
Along Vail Valley Drive, from Manor Vail's north entry to the soccer field, an eight to
ten-foot wide concrete unit paver walkway is recommended on the south side of the
road. The Plan points out that retaining walls will be needed in some areas due to an
inadequate right-of-way and a hillside being immediately adjacent to the roadway.
There is no sidewalk proposed for the north side of the street due to the tight physical
constraints along the northerly right-of-way line.
The proposed Ski Club Vail plan shows an 8-foot wide concrete paver sidewalk along Vail
Valley Drive adjacent to the Ski Club Vail property. Although the PEC stated on November
8m that Ski Club Vail would not be held financially responsible for the construction of this
sidewalk, the walkway shown on the plan is consistent with the Town's Streetscape Master
Plan. Historically, these types of improvements have been the responsibility of the private
property owner as part of redevelopment (per the Town's Streetscape Master Plan, Vail
Village Master Plan and Chapter 12-16, Town of Vail Code). A review of the "Preliminary
Developer Improvement Agreement for the Golden Peak Ski Base Facility' reveals that Vail
Associates has committed to partnering with the Town for the construction of a sidewalk
between Golden Peak and the Ford Park Soccer Fields.
For a point of reference, Town staff measured existing sidewalks adjacent to Ski Club Vail.
Their dimensions are as follows:
Sidewalk adjacent to TOV bus shelter: 8-foot wide (concrete pavers)
Vail Valley Drive (GPSB Children's): 8-foot wide (concrete pavers)
Vail Valley Drive (GPSB Main): 6-foot wide (concrete pavers)*
Internal GPSB walkways min. 8-foot wide (concrete pavers)
Pinos del Norte no sidewalk**
Northwoods no sidewalk**
*6-foot sidewalks exist on both sides of Vail Valley Drive at this location
**Sidewalk improvements have been planned at this location as part of the GPSB
redevelopment plan.
Necessary streetscape improvements for Vail Valley Drive adjacent to Ski Club Vail will
include the following:
Planned Improvement Cost Estimate
storm sewer system extension $ 10,000.00
streetlights (4) $ 20;000.00
concrete paver sidewalk $ 70.400.00
Total cost for improvements $100,400.00
The revised plan shows the existing Town bike path adjacent to Ski Club Vail remaining
intact with a slightly altered route at the rear of the building. Staff supports this decision,
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provided the new path is consistent with Town of Vail construction standards (max. 8%
grade, min. 10' width with 2' lateral safety clearance). Some revisions to the path alignment
(as proposed) will be necessary to achieve a maximum grade of 8%.
The plan also shows a 6-foot wide interior pedestrian walkway adjacent to the skier drop-off
parking. Given the anticipated loading and drop-off activity within Ski Club Vail's internal
drive aisle, staff believes the proposed 6-foot sidewalk is a major improvement over the
previous 4-foot path shown in the early phases of plan development.
One of the problematic areas identified within the East Village Sub-Area is a lack of
landscaped islands or berms between private parking areas and public areas/rights-of-
way.
The proposed site plan indicates the existing landscape island at Ski Club Vail will be
extended significantly. Staff strongly supports this decision and recommends every attempt
possible be made to preserve the integrity of the mature trees on site. Staff believes ample
landscaping is provided at other locations on the plan. At the November 16th Vail Town
Council meeting, Councilman Chuck Ogilby suggested Ski Club Vail pursue the relocation of
the existing large spruce trees (to the west of the existing structure adjacent to the retaining
wall) to the landscape island. Staff also supports this suggestion.
VII. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
In accordance with Chapter 16 of the Town of Vail Code, an application for a conditional use
permit within the Ski Base Recreation District shall be subject to the following development
factors and criteria:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town.
The Town of Vail Code allows for the operation of "quasi-public clubs" and the
"redevelopment of ski racing facilities" at this location, subject to the issuance of a
conditional use permit. The Code requires the issuance of a conditional use permit
for these uses, in part, so that adequate steps are taken to ensure that the proposed
use is in compliance with the Town's development objectives. As demonstrated
previously, staff believes this proposal complies with applicable elements of Vail's
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public
facilities and public facilities needs.
The requested conditional use permit will have positive effects on the immediate
needs of the facility to meet growing demands. The existing Ski Club Vail facility
imposes seasonal demands on public facilities and infrastructure -most notably
transportation facilities. At times, these demands reach problematic proportions.
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Staff believes this proposal will effectively alleviate these demands on the above-
listed facilities.
3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and,
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas.
.Staff believes this proposal will greatly enhance the traffic flow and pedestrian safety
in the area by eliminating the problematic use of town right-of-way for short-term
parking. Additionally, staff believes the pedestrian improvements proposed will help
keep users away from areas where automobile/pedestrian conflicts have arisen in
the past.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be
located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to
surrounding uses.
The footprint for the new structure would be located approximately 25' to the south
and 60' to the east of the existing structure. Staff believes the proposed bulk, mass,
character and scale of the proposed structure is compatible and consistent with
adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
At their December 1St meeting, the Town's Design Review Board conducted a
preliminary review of the plans and indicated Ski Club Vail "was headed in exactly the
right direction." Reduced copies of the proposed site plan, floor plans and building
elevations are included in this memorandum.
The Plannina and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings before granting a
conditional use permit:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of
the Zoning Regulations and the purposes of the district in which the site is
located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the Zoning Regulations.
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September 24, 1999
Brent Wilson
Planner II
Community Development Department
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mr. Wilson,
This letter is to inform the Town of Vail that Vail Resorts Inc. intends to enter into an
encroachment agreement with Ski Club Vail. This encroachment is necessary to ensure
that their re-developed base facility meets the organization's infrastructure needs.
Additionally, our organization will wort: with the Ski Club Vail and the Town of Vail
planning staff to incorporate an improved skier pick-up and drop-off solution into the
facility design.
The Vail Resorts legal department will forward a copy of this encroachment agreement to
you once it has been completed and signed by both parties. Kindly direct all questions
regarding Vail Resort's involvement in this project to Jonathan Greene at 845-2629.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FR: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
RE: December 14th Council worksession
DT: December 9, 1999
As we discussed, we have scheduled the December 14th Council meeting to
begin at 2:00 p.m. and will conclude at 8:00 p.m. We will order dinner and work
through dinner. Unless I hear otherwise, we will have pizza.
As indicated on the Agenda, we have scheduled two hours to follow up on our
retreat. It is my expectation that we will begin discussing each of the critical
strategies identified last week. I have enclosed an initial draft of the Critical
Strategies drafted by the Town Manager. Please note that the draft of the
Environmental Strategies are not yet complete and will be distributed at the
meeting on Tuesday.
We have also scheduled two hours for an executive session. As requested, we
will take a site visit during the executive session to look at the Stevens Park site.
The items to be discussed in this session include; discussion of the common
ground law suits, consolidation of the VVTCB, and the Vail Chamber and fire
station location and levels of service
If you have questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to contact
me or Bob McLaurin. I look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
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TRANSPORTATION
CRITICAL STRATEGY
PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS
WITHIN THE TOWN. THE TOWN IS COMMITTED TO A MULTI MODEL
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL.
Objectives
a. Improve the efficiency of the TOV Transit System'
b.
e#entiVenes elf the Degienal T-FaRsne Ftatinn System.
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d. Minimize conflicts between vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
e. Provide for the safe movement of bicyclists and pedestrians within the TOV and in
the region.
e. Identify new technology for the TOV in town shuttle that will improve travel time and
reduce operating costs.
f. Support the development of mass transit from DIA to Eagle Airport.
g. Identify objectives and strategies for TOV parking policies.
FY 2000 Work Plan
? Conduct study to determine alternatives and costs for in town shuttle
? Participate in and support CARTS Demonstration Project (e.g. Board representation
? Adopt Model Traffic Code
? Review Outlying Bus Schedule and modify as appropriate
? Review Loading & Delivery Study
? Determine a course of action on how to resolve (once and for all) the Village Loading and
Delivery options
? Implement dismount zones in pedestrian villages
? Update the 1990 Transportation Master Plan
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1 Measured by cost of service per passenger, timeliness and customer satisfaction.
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FY 2000 Work Plan (continued)
? Participate in the Intermountain Regional Transportation Planning Commission
? Participate in the Eagle County Rail Initiative
? Continue to participate in the Australian exchange program
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Transportation (12/10/99)
TOWN OAI
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
CRITICAL STRATEGY
Exercise council leadership to improve community dialogue and
foster a more collaborative community.
Objectives
a. Foster a collaborative community decision making process that allows for continuity
in public decision making and implementation of decisions.
b. Improve community dialogue and participation in the creation of programs and
policies that enhance our community's quality of life.
c. Build trust and credibility through open, honest and fair decision-making practices
by the TOV as measured on the annual community survey.
d. Identify needs, values and concerns of the community audience segments by
monitoring media, direct feedback, neighborhood meetings and surveys.
e. Articulate key community goals and issues through a community newsletter.
f. Create, through a strategic communications program, an environment of informed
community consent on major public. decisions that eliminates the validity of 11th
hour protests.
g. Seek partnership opportunities where possible.
FY 2000 Work Program
? Actively participate in Community Task Force
? Foster awareness of a shared community vision
? Conduct annual community survey (mail back survey)
? Expand TOV Internet presence (to what?)
? Foster a positive community climate that translates into a successful election for a
multi-purpose community center and Lionshead Redevelopment
? Develop "community indicators" to measure progress in the 11 Vail Tomorrow goal areas
? Publish TOV Home Page newsletter twice per year
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TOWN OF VAIL
INFRASTRUCTURE
CRITICAL STRATEGY
PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF
LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE FOR
OUR GUESTS.
Objectives
a. Prepare a balanced five-year Capital Projects budget that prioritizes and funds
TOV capital needs.
b. Keep pedestrian areas clean and swept.
c. Reduce the noise Impacts associated with Interstate 70.
d. Identify and fund capital maintenance necessary to maintain existing
infrastructure.
e. Decide on course of action for addressing Vail Village loading and delivery issue.
FY 2000 Work Program
¦ Complete reconstruction of Manor Vail Bridge
¦ Implement Way Finding recommendations
¦ Design West Meadow streetscape Improvements (construct in FY 2001)
¦ Install news racks in the Village and Lionshead
¦ Install pedestrian amenities (ashcans, trashcans, benches etc)
¦ Complete Ford Park Improvements
• Program and design Lionshead Public Improvements(construct in FY 2001)
¦ Design Vail Valley Drive Street Reconstruction project (construct in FY 2001)
¦ Decide on number, and locate of fire station(s)
¦ Construct Ellefson Park
¦ Expand Buffrher Creek Park
¦ Improve lighting & signage in Village Parking Structure (paint ceiling)
¦ Install new PBX switch for TOV Phone system
¦ Construct North Trail (complete Buffher Creek Bridge, Red Sandstone Road to Spraddle Creek)
Infrastructure (12110/99)
INFRASTRUCTURE
FY 2000 Work Program (continued)
• Complete Library Remodel
• Identify and prioritize streetscape improvement projects
¦ Identify uses for lower Donavon Park.
¦ Complete design and initiate construction of Donavon Park improvements
¦ Update Vail Transportation Plan
¦ Review Public Works Shop and prepare for elimination of storage at old shop site
¦ Begin design of South Trail
¦ Complete capital maintenance projects on IKatsos Ranch and Bike Path
¦ Update pavement management system
• Construct improvements at Bright Horizons space
¦ Complete capital street and drainage projects
Vail Road (ski yard access to Chapel Bridge
Lupine Drive and Bridge Road
Underground electric lines (with Holy Cross)
¦ Replace Clock Tower
¦ Develop holiday lighting plan
¦ Complete Bighorn Safety Improvements
¦ Stevens Park stream stabilization
¦ Develop Noise Map for 1-70
¦ Conduct to work to CDOT to assume more maintenance of frontage roads
¦ Decide on village heating and streetscape improvements
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TOWN aFVAS
ECONOMIC VIABILITY
CRITICAL STRATEGY
PROMOTE A STRONG, VIABLE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH A
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE TOWN WILL WORK TO
STRENGTHEN VAIL'S ECONOMY WHILE MAINTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL
AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE.
Objectives
a. Increase the number of live beds in the Vail Village and Lionshead by x percent
b. Work with the private sector to improve the quality of the existing bed base.
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C. Work to create retail diversity in Vail Village and Lionshead
d. Work with the private sector to improve customer focus and service.
e. Encourage special events and create festive retail opportunities.
f. Actively market the summer and shoulder seasons
g. Identify and site community facilities that will enhance guest experience and
enhance economic development.
FY 2000 Work Program
¦ Address TOV Budget Shortfall (identify new revenue sources/identify additional expenditure
reductions/reallocate existing revenues)
¦ Participate in Community Task Force
¦ Identify Lionshead funding mechanism (BID/URA/DDA)
¦ Identify Lionshead boundary
¦ Formally establish Lionshead Improvement District (election)
¦ Design Lionshead Public Improvements
¦ Complete site planning for Hub site facility
Complete financing planning for funding and operating Hub Site facility
¦ Implement lodging tax and marketing effort
¦ Participate in planning for the 2001 Bike Championships
¦ Review, evaluation and modify as necessary parking strategies, objectives and policies
Economic Viability (12/10/99)
ECONOMIC VIABILITY
FY 2000 Work Program (continued)
¦ Participate in.and support Lodging Quality Initiative
¦ Prepare for November election to fund community center and Lionshead DDA
¦ Development an overall economic strategy
Economic Viability (12/10199)
TOWN OF VA1Z
LOCAL HOUSING
CRITICAL STRATEGY
Work to facilitate a range of housing opportunities which will provide those
who work in Vail an opportunity to live in Vail. * The basis for the town's
involvement is to maintain and enhance a sense of community'and to help
sustain the viability of the local economy. While the current housing
situation is critical, the Town of Vail is not solely responsible for solving
this problem. The Town of Vail will facilitate the provision of housing and
will partner with the private sector and other governmental entities to
continuing addressing this problem.
Objectives
a. Increase the utilization of existing housing stock wherever possible
b. Enable x% of employees working in Vail to live in Vail by the year 2010.
c. Identify and implement a dedicated funding source to fund affordable housing
d. Discourage the conversion of existing local housing units whenever possible
e. Identify & facilitate the construction of a seasonal housing project in Vail in FY
2000.
f. Create housing opportunities through partnerships with public and private entities
2000 Work Program
? Execute at least 10 buy down transactions
? Consider Employee generation ordinance (commercial linkage)
? Develop and adopt Affordable Housing Zoning District
? Apply Affordable Housing Zone district to appropriate parcels
? Housing Enforcement
? Construct Arosa/Garmish and Arosa A Frame projects (8 units)
? Facilitate the development of local housing on Tract C
? Design and construct Berry Creek Housing (with Eagle County)
? Conduct annual inventory of housing
? Develop program to address TOV employee housing needs
? Implement affordable housing zone district
>k Local housing includes owner-occupied deed restricted units, long term rental units and seasonal rental
units.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 13, 1999
AGENDA
Project Orientation ~ISfif110.! Luft Community Development Department 12:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits : 1:00 ID.m.
NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a final review of a redevelopment proposal involving a rezoning, conditional
use permit revision and development plan approval for Ski Club Vail, located at 598 %fail
Valley Dr./ Part of Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Ski Club Vail, represented by Snowdon & Hopkins Architects
Planner: Brent Wilson
2. A request for a final review of a major amendment, to allow for the proposed
redevelopment of the Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, within Special Development District No.
6, and a conditional use permit, to allow for the operation of a fractional fee club in the
Public Accommodation Zone District, located at 100 East Meadow Drive/Lots M, N, & O,
Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing.
Applicant: Daymer Corporation, represented by Jay Peterson
Planner: George Ruther
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3. A request for a worksession for a conditional use permit, to allow for the expansion of
Buffehr Creek Park, located at 1950 Chamonix/Lot 34, Buffehr Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner:, Allison Ochs
4. A request for a variance from Section 11=413-3 of the Town Code, to allow for one
additional building identification sign, located. at 2109 N. Frontage Rd. WestNail
Commons City Market, Vail das Schone 3rd Filing.
Applicant: City Market; Inc.
Planner: Allison Ochs
TABLED UNTIL-JANUARY 10, 1999
5. Information Update
6. Approval of November 22, 1999 minutes.
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail. Community
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356,. Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired, for information.
Community Development Department
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TOWN OF PAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MEDIA ADVISORY
December 15, 1999
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Officer
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 14
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Donovan, Foley, Kurz, Moffet, Navas, Ogilby, Slifer*
*Arrived late
--Employee Recognition
The Council honored Leo Vasquez, an electrician, for 15 years of service to the town. He
received a check for $1,000.
--Annual Presentation of Investment Report
Councilmembers reviewed a quarterly investment report presented by Chris Stouder, the town's
finance/budget manager. She said the town maximizes its low-risk investments by using short-
and long-term strategies, consistently bettering the Treasury Bill rate, which is used as an
investment benchmark. At the suggestion of Councilmember Sybill Navas, annual comparisons
will be added to the reports. For more information, contact Stouder at 479-2119.
--Ski Club Vail Redevelopment Discussion
The Council received an update on the Planning and Environmental Commission's (PEC)
approval of a development plan and conditional use request for the new Ski Club Vail facility on
Vail-Valley Drive. The PEC voted unanimously to approve the project with three conditions at its
Dec. 13 meeting. The new 24,000 sq. ft. facility will triple the size of the existing building and will
accommodate 22 off-site parking spaces, including 8 enclosed spaces for vans. One of the
conditions required by the PEC is to assign responsibility among Ski Club Vail, Vail Resorts and
the Town of Vail, for construction of a 6 ft. wide sidewalk extending from Golden Peak to the
soccer field. Ski Club Vail spokesman Rocky Christopher suggested the town pay for the public
improvements due to upwards of $200,000 in cumulative sales taxes generated by the club's
annual Ski Swap. At the suggestion of Councilman Greg Moffet, staff was directed to review
minutes of Council meetings from 1995 to determine if Vail Resorts had been required to install
the sidewalk as part of the Golden Peak ski base redevelopment approval. Also yesterday,
Councilmember Diana Donovan expressed concerns regarding the number of trees that would
be removed to make way for the on-site parking, while Councilman Kevin Foley suggested
adding a bigger boiler to the facility to heat the new sidewalk extension. The Town Council will
consider a rezoning request as part of the development review process from Agriculture Open
Space to Ski Base Recreation. For more information, contact Brent Wilson in the Community
Development Department at 479-2140.
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--Arosa-Garmisch and A-Frame Employee Housing Update
After learning of the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District's interest in participating as a
potential partner in the town's construction of 8 employee housing units in West Vail (6 at Arosa-
Garmisch, 2 at "A-Frame" site), the Town Council agreed to offer the district an option to
purchase one of the units in exchange for waiving water and sewer tap fees for all 8 units. The
water district board will discuss the possibility in more detail at its Dec. 16 meeting.
Councilmembers were pleased by the district's interest. Councilman Greg Moffet called it a
great example of the Vail Tomorrow concept of governments working together. Councilman
Chuck Ogilby, a former water board member, also expressed his enthusiasm, noting the district
has never waived a tap fee in the past. Ogilby said the town also needs to put a timetable
together to work with the district in helping it acquire the old town shop property for expansion of
the sewer plant with the possibility of housing above. Also yesterday, Councilmember Diana
Donovan asked to receive information on the number of water district employees who work in
Vail. Construction of the 8 units in West Vail will begin in April with completion occurring next
November. Town Manager Bob McLaurin has asked Council to consider making one of the "A-
frame" units available for town employees--either for rent or sale. In addition, the Council asked
that additional names be forwarded for consideration of a new name for the Arosa-Garmisch
development. One suggestion is Park Place Townhomes, although several Councilmembers
said it reminded them too much of the expensive property associated with the Monopoly game.
For more information, contact Vail Housing Coordinator Nina Timm at 479-2144.
--Request for Use of Dobson Ice Arena Days for Inc. 500 Summer 2000 Conference
The Council deferred a staff request to designate 3 of the town's free contractual rental days at
Dobson Ice Arena to be used for a July convention sponsored by Inc. Magazine and brought to
Vail through the Governor's Office of Economic Development. The convention will draw more
than 700 attendees from the top 500 small to medium-sized companies from across the country
who will spend an estimated $2 million in Vail over the three days. Although Councilmembers
expressed support for the event, they asked to defer the donation until more information can be
gathered regarding town sponsorship expectations and rate schedules for the Dobson Ice
Arena. For more information, contact Pam Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-2113
--PEC Report-Discussion of Vail Plaza Hotel Proposal
The Council heard an update on the Planning and Environmental Commission's (PEC) final
review of the Vail Plaza Hotel proposal. The PEC voted unanimously to approve the request for
a Major Amendment to a Special Development District and a conditional use permit to allow for
the operation of a fractional fee club on the property. There were 21 conditions tied to the
approval. In preparation for Council consideration of the application, several Councilmembers
asked for additional information, including an ownership mechanism for future capital
improvements on the property and underlying zoning comparisons of the Gateway Plaza building
and other components of the Vail Village Inn. The Town Council will informally review the
proposal at its Dec. 21 evening meeting and will hear from a traffic consultant on impacts to Vail
Road and the Frontage Road. The redevelopment proposal calls for 99 hotel rooms, 48
fractional fee club units, 1 condominium, 393 parking spaces, a full service spa and health club
facility, and a 10,500 sq. ft. conference and meeting room facility. Also, the proposal includes
creation of deed-restricted off-site housing units for 38 employees. For more information,
contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--Council Retreat Follow-up
As a follow-up to an earlier two-day retreat, the Council began reviewing objectives and work
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plans associated with six critical strategies (transportation, infrastructure, economic viability,
housing, environment and community collaboration). The focus of yesterday's discussion was
on transportation. The 2000 work plan will include the following: conduct study to determine
alternatives and costs for in-town shuttle; participate in and support the CARTS demonstration
project; adopt a model traffic code; review outlying bus schedules and modify as appropriate;
review loading and delivery study and optimize resources and opportunities; implement dismount
zones in the pedestrian villages to improve safety; update the 1990 Transportation Master plan;
participate in the Intermountain Regional Transportation Planning Commission; participate in the
Eagle County Rail Initiative; and continue to participate in the Vail Valley Exchange prograrn for
bus driver trainees.
--Information Update
Two announcements were made: the annual holiday luncheon at Public Works is at noon Dec.
15 and the annual holiday TOV party is at 6 p.m. Dec. 17. Also, referring to last week's agenda
item regarding a funding request for security at the Wednesday night street parties, Assistant
Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer said the additional staffing would be funded through savings
rather than the Council contingency funding requested previously.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley reported on a Vail Recreation District meeting held earlier in the day in which user
conflicts at the Nordic Center were discussed.
Sybill Navas reported on a recent Northwest Colorado Council of Governments meeting in which
members viewed a video on a proposed rail system. Also, the group awarded technical
assistance grants, including a $3,000 grant to the Town of Vail to help verify street addresses for
emergency services.
Greg Moffet reported on his attendance at the Local Marketing District Advisory Board meeting
in which strategies were discussed in the areas of destination marketing and group business.
Moffet said the group was working well and complimented them for volunteering their time and
talents. Also, he said it appears the advisory board is interested in expanding its membership.
The town will research whether the Council can select two additional members from among the
pool of applicants who expressed interest: previously.
--Other
Kevin Foley expressed support for the "I'm from Vail, may I help?" buttons and said they
appeared to be working in improving guest relations throughout town. Foley also asked for a
copy of the new winter bus schedule, effective Dec. 13; invited Councilmembers to attend the
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Christmas party; and inquired about the town's
use of magnesium chloride, which has been scaled back.
Chuck Ogilby expressed concern with the Planning and Environmental Commission's
acceptance of the Vail Plaza Hotel's request to locate employee housing units tied to the
project's approval off-site. At 300 sq. ft. per person, Ogilby said he thinks the developer should
provide housing for the 38 employees on the property, which represents just 2 percent of the
total square footage of the development. Also yesterday, Ogilby shared a constituent idea to
locate a community garden on the vacant town-owned -property across from Stephen's Park, as
well as courtesy concerns about a parking ticket issued in his neighborhood.
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Lastly, at Ogilby's suggestion, Councilmembers discussed last week's request from the skating
community regarding the immediate need for a second ice sheet. Several Councilmembers
suggested consideration of a temporary facility which would enable the ice to be used during the
eventual construction of a facility on the "Hub" site in Lionshead. Also, in response to
suggestions that the "Hub" site can be phased with construction of an ice sheet on the bottom,
Mayor Ludwig Kurz suggested the town consult with some structural engineers to determine the
feasibility. In addition, the group expressed the need to meet with the skating community, along
with representatives from the Vail Recreation District, to discuss the options in more detail.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
December 21 Work Session
Discussion of Ordinance re: Buffehr Creek Park Zone Change and Expansion Design
Ford Park Managed Parking
December 21 Evening Meeting
First Reading, re: Buffehr Creek Park Zoning Change and Park Expansion
Second Reading, re: Building Code Amendments
Second Reading, re: Supplemental Appropriation
Second Reading, re: Rockledge, Ptarmigan Road Rezoning
Vail Plaza Hotel Redevelopment Proposal
Ballot
Vail Local Marketing District Advisory
Board
Murice William (Bill) O'Connell
Sally Hanlon
Hermann Staufer
Kaye Ferry
Michael K. Arnett