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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-03 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, October 3, 2000 112:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS DOTE: Time of items is approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. Donovan Park - Final review and confirmation of the Russell Forrest proposed program prior to Planning & Environment Commission review of the master plan amendment. (2 hrs.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss the proposed Donovan Park development plan and provide confirmation of the proposed program. BACKGROUND . RATIONALE: See staff memo dated September 19, 2000 in packet. 2. Budget Request for Vail Community Chamber Re: Kaye Ferry Consolidation of Associations. (15 mins.) BACKGROUND RATIONAL: A memorandum from the board of directors for the Vail Chamber and Business Association, date September 29, 2000, to request funding is included in your packet. 3. Discussion of Contract Services with Vail Valley Tourism & Frank Johnson Convention Bureau. (30 mins.) Joel Heath 4. A Town Council call-up of the September 11, 2000 approval Ann Kjerulf by the Planning and Environmental Commission of the request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6 of the Town Code, to allow for the addition of a garage and GRFA in the side setback, located at 2992 A Bellflower Drive/Lot 10, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. (35 mins.) Site Visit (25 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Uphold, Uphold with modifications, or Overturn the Planning and Environmental Commission's decision. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The applicant, Mr. J.P. O'Brien, received approval from the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) on September 11, 2000, to construct a garage and GRFA in the side setback. The proposal calls for the utilization of 304 square feet of site coverage to construct a detached two-car garage with 226 square feet of GRFA above the garage. The PEC voted 6-1 (Cahill opposed) to approve the applicant's variance request. The PEC held that there are distinct physical hardships on the property which warrant a deviation from the zoning regulations, that similar hardships have been shown to exist on neighboring properties and that many of those properties had received relief from the zoning regulations through the granting of variances, and because of these factors, the approval of the setback variance would not constitute a grant of special privilege. 's A staff memo and related correspondence have been forwarded to the Town Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends that the Vail Town Council uphold the Planning and Environmental Commission's approval of the applicant's request for a variance to allow for the construction of a garage and GRFA in the side setback, subject to the following findings: • That the granting of the setback variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the Primary/Secondary Zone District. • That the strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the setback regulations results in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the development objectives of the Municipal Code or the Primary/Secondary Zone District. • There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the applicant's property that do not apply generally to other properties in the Primary/Secondary Zone District. 5. Parking Discussion. (30 mins) Greg Hall Arnie Ullevig ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: A finalized plan for management of the 2000/2001 parking season to be presented at the October 3rd evening meeting for public comment and approval. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: We have identified policies that the overall parking plan should meet. Enclosed is a parking plan to meet those policies. This program: • Manages the peak times. • Outlines how additional free parking could be achieved during the non-peak days. • Provides a variety of parking options. • Provides an emphasis toward incentives to shop during non-peak times. • Recognizes the special needs of the employees. The attachments further outline the overall proposal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Finalize the parking management plan for 2000/2001 season. 6. Review Evening Meeting Agenda. (5 mins.) 7. Information Update. (10 mins.) 8. Council Reports. (10 mins.) 9. Other. (10 mins.) 10. Adjournment. (4:50 P.M.) NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 10110/00, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 10/17/00, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT MAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 10/17/00, 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. Memorandum To: Vail Town Council/Vail Recreation District Board From: George Ruther, Chief of Planning Date: October 3, 2000 Re: Donovan Park- Confirmation of the final development proposal PURPOSE The Town Council asked staff to schedule a worksession meeting on Donovan Park. The purpose of the worksession meeting is to determine if the Council can develop a unanimous position on the park programming and get a confirmation on the final Donovan Park development proposal from the Vail Town Council. As you are aware the Town Council has identified the completion of the Donovan Park Master Plan process and the start of park construction in April 2001 as two critical projects to be completed over the next six and fourteen months periods. This worksession discussion moves the town one step closer to accomplishing the stated goals. On November 23, 1999, the Town of Vail and the Vail Recreation District entered into an agreement with Odell Architects. P C. to program, design. and construct a conwwrnnity center and bark facility on the lower buncli of Donovan Park to primarily serve Vail valley residents. Following nearly eight months of public meetings, discussions with the Vail Town Council and Vail Recreation District Board and development of the park program and site plan, the Design Team is prepared to present the final development proposal and master plan amendment to the town for consideration and approval. As a result of discussions with the Vail Town Council, Vail Recreation District Board and the community, the park program includes: 0 Regulation high school-size (150' X 300') soccer/recreation field, 0 21,000 sq. ft of informal park area, 0 13,000 sq. ft. Youth Center lawn recreation area that includes a frill-size outdoor basketball court, 0 27,000 sq. ft. "Preserve Area" at the east end of the park, 0 9,000 sq. ft youth center, 0 6,500 sq. ft. community pavilion, 0 12,000 sq. ft. community recreation center, and 0 Approximately 150 surface and structured parking spaces. A copy of the proposed site plan has been attached for reference. The development of Donovan Park has been broken down into two possible phases. The first phase of development anticipates the construction of the community pavilion, parking structure and the majority of the required site work (recreation field, paths, retaining walls, playground, utilities & infrastructure). It does not include the Youth Center and Community Recreation Building. The total estimated cost (construction cost + owner's soft cost) of Phase One is approximately $10.4 million. The total estimated cost of Phase Two (Youth Center, Community Recreation Building and minimal sitework) is approximately $11 million. A copy of the proposed Donovan Community Park Facility Budget has been attached for reference. The Vail Town Council has expressed an interest in beginning the construction of Donovan Park in April of 2001. To that end, the staff has consulted with Chris Squadra of Architectural Resource Consultants, Inc. (ARC) to gain an understanding of the timeline for construction. A memo from Mr. Squadra will be provided to the Town Council at the worksession meeting outlining two possible alternatives the town could pursue to insure an April 2001 start date. NEXT STEPS The next steps in the Donovan Park development process requires the adoption of the master plan amendment, the approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the development of the park, Design Review Board approval and then the creation of the design development drawings (DD's) and construction documents (CD's). A new contract with the design team will be required to proceed with DD's and CD's. The anticipated schedule for completion of the development process is as follows: September 25 -Plamiing & Enviromnental Commission public hearing & recommendation to the Vail Town Council on the master plan amendment. October 3 - Vail Town Council public hearing & adoption of a resolution amendin« the master plan. i1 r!Y1~", i'ii .liln IlA I.~i.'t1h'I'I l i'ill~' ~tiltlil n 1_lir l', •,I',. ii . 1VUVUIIIU~:1 - : tit i Owil I-UUIIL,i, Volt 1xCCi-U,MU11 Llslrwt uU.ud j:IUUiiL iL'.:III Hhi Ull iilU ~Ijiplv'v ~tl Vi ii~C' - operations & management plan. November/December - Design Review Board review and approval of the proposed architecture and site/landscape design. e A 'klL Architectural Resource ensu8tants9 Inc. 4410 Arapahoe Ave. ® Suite 220 ® Boulder, CO 80303 IN (303) 443-0330 m(303) 443-1508 September 25, 2000 Mr. Russell Forrest Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Russell: I have given the construction sequencing and procurement alternatives for Donovan Park a lot of thought since we last talked, and have distilled the best options into a narrative, as follows: 9. Option One -Two Prime Contracts A. Strategic Goals 1. Begin work in April of 2001, and have a deliverable of a completed park and "tot-lot" in October of 2001, with.buildings to follow in 2002. 2. Maximize the buying power of each dollar spent on'construction by bidding the sitework with a five or six month lag before it is scheduled to begin in the field. This attracts greater subcontractor interest, and more vigorous participation by "the street". 3. Select a general contractor for the buildings from a pool of qualified candidates, using a mature set of schematic design documents, focusing on qualification-and fee-based criteria for evaluation. Use the strategy outlined above for injecting several months of "lag" between bidding and notice to proceed. B.. Description of the Process Mr. Russell Forrest September 25, Rv 2000 - Town of Vail Page 2 of 4 - 1. The Town of Vail "hard" bids, oniv the sitework package to a select list of sitework contractors in November of 2000, awards in December, and gives a Notice to Proceed in April of 2001. ARC recommends this package include: - site utilities - retaining walls (including the parking structure retaining wall) - grading - vehicular paving - landscaping - other on-site infrastructure - "Pad-ready" site for each building The above scope of work could easily be completed by September of 2001. 2. The Town of Vail concurrently begins a selection process for general contractor to be brought on board- under a negotiated (Guaranteed Maximum Price) contract for the buildings oniv. This process concludes in January, and the building portion of the project is put out to bid to subcontractors in May. 3. The general contractor for the buildings performs a survey on and then accepts responsibility for the site, and begins work on the buildings in October of 2001. The Town of Vail would take beneficial occupancy of the buildings in November of 2002. C. Risks and Benefits 1. The greatest benefit of this process is the maintenance of an aggressive schedule for project start in the -spring of 2001, while allowing a diligent analysis and careful selection of the buildings' general contractor candidate. 2. Another important benefit is the value provided by bidding all work four to six months prior to it being performed. This will have concrete and direct cost savings to the project. 3. A final benefit is allowing the buildings' general contractor contract negotiation activities to proceed in an uncompressed environment, which leads to good risk management later on in the process. 4. Risks could stem from the site turnover process, if not carefully managed, could result in "finger-pointing" between the contractors. This needs to be coordinated proactively, and ToV kept risk-free at this node in the schedule. Mr. Russell Forrest September 25, 2000 Town of Vail Page 3 of 4 If. Option Two - One Prime Contract A: Strategic Goals 1. Begin work in April of 2001, and have a deliverable of a completed park and "tot-lot" in October of 2001, with buildings to follow in 2002. 2. Focus on a single point of accountability for all sitework and building construction, as this is good risk management. B. Description of the Process 1. The Town of Vail begins an accelerated selection process immediately for a general contractor to be brought on board under a negotiated (Guaranteed Maximum Price) contract for both the sitework and the buildings. This process concludes in November, just before Thanksgiving week. 2. Contract negotiations with the ToV are accelerated to meet the early December Council date for ratification of the contract. 3. The project is put out to bid to sitework subcontractors in mid-December for a bid opening in mid-January. 4. The general contractor bids out the building portion of the work in June of 2001, and provides a final guaranteed price at that time. 5. The general contractor and its sitework subcontractor begin work in April of 2001, the sitework, park and "tot-lot" complete in November of 2001, and the balance of the work finishes in November of 2002. C. Risks and Benefits 1. The greatest benefit of this process is the single point of accountability for all construction work on the site. The value of this should not be under- estimated, given how important the coordination of the sitework and buildings are. 2. The bidding of sitework a little more than two months prior to it being performed, especially over the holiday period, will have direct and substantial cost increases on this package, probably on the order of 5% to 7%. 3. Negotiating the general contractor's contract in less than two weeks, again near the holidays, will result in a contract-that is less "owner-friendly", and will leads to a little more risk being assumed by the contractor. Mr. Russell Forrest September 25, 2000 Town of Vail Page 4 of 4 Russell, this is obviously an overview of what is, by nature, a complex and carefully coordinated process. I will be happy to discuss this with you in greater detail, just give me a call or an email with questions. Thanks for this opportunity to be of service. Sincerely, Chris Squadra Via: FAX and email cc: Devon Cheshire Otis Odell George Ruther Stanley Turner MEMORANDUM To: Vail Town Council From: Board of Directors Vail Chamber and Business Association Date: September 29, 2000 Re: Funding Request We don't need to tell any of you that what occurred this week with reference to the merging of the Vail Chamber, Lionshead Merchants' Association and Vail Village Merchants' Association is in fact a monumental step forward in this community. We think it marks a turning point for business and a step in the right direction for us all. We know that the Town of Vail has encouraged this move for some time. We have also received great support from the Homeowners' Association as well as Vail Associates. Keeping all of this in mind, we will come to you on October 3 for funding for this new organization. The linchpin to all of this will be the economic ability to create a viable framework within which to function. All volunteer groups in town are stretched to the max as we try to stay afloat in our businesses and participate in local affairs. I don't think anyone can question the dedication that has been made in the past by most of the board members of this new organization. We intend to be just as active in the future but as the organization will be larger than any previous one, so will be the tasks necessary to keep it running in a professional manner. Last year when we all worked so hard to pass the Lodging Tax so that there would be a permanent funding source for marketing, we committed to keeping the Business License Fee in place for marketing for one year. The year is up and we are suggesting the BLF as the source for funding the new organization. Ross Boyle was contacted this morning and said he would not oppose this move. Bob McLaurin has indicated that there is no money in the General Fund for this and that he would support the Council using the BLF to finance whatever projects that the Council feels the business community needs. i We have tried to make the budget as complete as possible. Our intent is to not collect dues. We would like to go on the assumption that payment of a Business License in the TOV is the entree in to the organization. This will give everyone access immediately with no further cost. We feel that it will give all businesses ownership of the organization from the get go and encourage participation. The intent of this new organization is to unify the business community. Anything that we can do to further that concept is a win/ win for all of us. We hope that you will view this merger in the same positive and exciting way that we of the business community do. We also hope that you will see the logic of returning the Business License Fee money to those from whom it is collected in order that a new, creative and vibrant organization can be created to serve the business needs of the community in the Town of Vail. BOAR~ (IF DIRECTORS Peter Apostul Passages Gary Boris Montauk Nicole Hoffman Ewing General Store/Rucksack Kaye Ferry The Grind Kenny Friedman Kenny's Double Diamond Bruce Gilley Pinnacle Resorts Farrow Hitt Park Meadows Lodge Guiqui Hoffman Laughing Monkey Bill Jensen Vail Associates Bill Jewitt Bart & Yeti's Rob Levine The Antlers Diane Milligan Ramshorn Steve Rosenthal Colorado Footwear Pam Shaeffer Golden Bear Steve Simonett East Vail Wine $ Spirits Packy Walker Lifthouse Condominiums Ron Weinstein Roxy hjTggTQN gTATF ENT To promote and support commerce and enterprise in the TOV. It shall be a strong advocate and speak with a unified voice for the business interests of its members while remaining mindful of the interests of the community at large. It will work with the TOV to be the premier mountain resort community. BEhJEFTTC TO RIL NFgC fl _W ATFgS Unified voice of all Vail Businesses from east to west with an ability to focus on Vail and the ability to decide when to move beyond those boundaries To have representation on all Boards in the Valley. Currently, the VVMA is active on the boards of the Vail Marketing Board, Special Events, Vail Valley Chamber, Vail Tomorrow Housing(2), Community Task Force, 2001 World Bike Championships. What- ever boards are serviced by the LHMA should be added to the list and determination should be made if those assignments should change. We may even prefer to suggest additional seats because of the size of the new group. Ability to network with other members Free internet listing (ask Laura) Free Chamber web page listing(vailchamber.org) Discounted advertising rates in The Guide Free Guide web page listing(vailguide.com) Control over BLF Discounted ski pass DEPARTMENT 1. Reservation Systems Reservations for all Vail properties would be handled through an 800 number that may or may not require membership. The lodging community has strong feelings about how this should be set up and should be consulted as to the correct system. 2. Merchants' Groups All merchants' groups should be united and have a voice that comes together in one place. That does not mean that each area does not have particular concerns that need to be addressed but that competition between them should be minimized by working together while still allowing for individuality. 3. Marketing The marketing efforts of the Chamber will be limited to the promotion of events as sponsored by the Chamber. As an example, this will include but not be limited to advertising of the Block parties and jazz events. 4. Special Events Special events in the town would be managed and produced in much the same way as they are now. Greater input would be solicited from the business community. We would continue our representation of that board and continue to create new events. 5. Education Programs like Turn It UP! and TIPS would be organized by this group. There would also be an opportunity to provide what- ever other educational events and speakers that the group would find beneficial. 6. Employee Benefits Membership would entitle employees to participate in the discounted merchant ski pass. The Chamber currently provides a source for discounted rates on Workmen's Comp insurance. The VVMA has been working with the TOV and VA to put together a group health insurance offering. 7. Information Services The information booths would be managed here as well as the production of the Guide to Vail. The service provided here is generally geared towards the tourist. 8. Business Services New businesses in the community need information and direction and often a helping hand. We should have a "welcome wagon" approach whereby some business owner or town staff shows these people around, introduces them to Town Council and staff etc. and generally is available to answer questions and point them in the right direction. This department can also compile and send out information packets to businesses who are out of town but thinking of relocating to Vail. 9. Employee Services For lack of a better term, the "under 30" sessions suggested some one place that people new to the community could come to obtain assistance and information.It would function like the welcome wagon for businesses but would be geared towards getting individuals settled in town. 10. Regional Cooperation The function of this division will be to focus on being a liaison between Vail and the rest of the valley. VAIL CHAMBER and BUSINESS ASSOCIA'T'ION BUDGET EXPENSES FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT Computer 4000 Copier 3000 Office equipment 4000 11,000 INFORMATION SERVICES Advertising 6000 Internet 3 000 Dues collection 900 Newsletter 2400 The Guide 15000 27,300 OPERATING EXPENSES Rent 12000 Phone 5000 Utilities 2000 Postage 6000 Office supplies 4000 Insurance 2000 Accounting & legal 2000 Contingency fund 20000 53,000 PERSONNEL Salaries 75000 P/R taxes 9000 Health insurance 3 000 Workmen's comp 1800 88,800 MEMBER SERVICES Training/Speakers 12000 Community mixer 4000 16,000 SPECIAL EVENTS Block parties 20000 Jazz fest 20000 Employee recognition 4500 - TOTAL EXPENSES 240,600 lfNCO TOV (BLF) 220,600 Dues 20,000 TOTAL INCOME 240,600 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Department of Community Development DATE: October 3, 2000 SUBJECT: A Town Council call-up of the September 11, 2000 approval by the Planning and Environmental Commission of the request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6 of the Town Code, to allow for the addition of a garage and GRFA in the side setback, located at 2992 A Bellflower Drive/Lot 10, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: J.P.O'Brien Planner: Ann Kjerulf 1. BACKGROUND The applicant, Mr. J.P. O'Brien, received approval from the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) on September 11, 2000, to construct a garage and GRFA in the side setback. The proposal calls for the utilization of 361 square feet of site coverage to construct a detached* two-car garage with 226 square feet of GRFA above the garage. The PEC voted 6-1 (Cahill opposed) to approve the applicant's variance request. The PEC held that there are distinct ohvsical hardships on the DroDertv which warrant a deviation from the zonina regulations. that similar hardships have been shown to exist on neiahborina properties and that manv of those properties had received relief from the zonina regulations by the arantina of variances. and because of these factors. the aDDroval of the setback variance would not constitute a grant of special Drivileae. Currently, the property is non-conforming with respect to lot size and density. The existing duplex was constructed under the jurisdiction of Eagle County. The lot was later annexed into the Town of Vail and zoned Two-Family Primary/Secondary, which rendered the lot non-conforming because it did not meet the minimum lot size requirement for two dwelling units. The parking area which serves both sides of the duplex on this lot is an unimproved, gravel parking surface located partially in Town of Vail right-of-way. Because this area is limited in size and causes difficulties for ingress and egress, parking has also been accommodated across the street on the Huerta property which is currently being developed. Only two parking spaces can be accommodated on-site according to current Town of Vail Development Standards. This proposal would allow for two additional spaces to be constructed on the property, thus bringing the lot into compliance with on-site parking requirements as specified in the Town Code. 1 TOW *VATUI.. The construction of the garage would also bring the property further into compliance with the zoning regulations, specifically 12-21-14(J) "Hazard Regulations", which states that 'A minimum of one covered parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit". This regulation is placed upon development on any lot within the two-family primary/secondary residential district where the average slope of the site beneath the existing or proposed structure and parking area is in excess of thirty percent (30%). There are significant site constraints upon the property including steep slopes and large coniferous trees. Steep slopes (greater than 30%) warrant the construction of a garage in the front setback. However, there is an existing 20 foot easement which coincides with the 20 foot front setback, which forces the proposed garage to be located partially in the side setback. The new side setback would be 10 feet, a 5 foot variance from the 15 foot side setback which is required by code in the two-family primary/secondary residential zone district. *The proposed separation was approved by the Design Review Board on April 5, 2000. II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends that the Vail Town Council uphold the Planning and Environmental Commission's approval of the applicant's request for a variance to allow for the construction of a garage and GRFA in the side setback, subject to the following findings: 1. That the granting of the setback variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the Primary/Secondary Zone District. 2. That the strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the setback regulations results in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the development objectives of the Municipal Code or the Primary/Secondary Zone District. 3. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the applicant's property that do not apply generally to other properties in the Primary/Secondary Zone District. Ili. STANDING OF APPLICANT The Community Development Department accepted Mr. O'Brien's application following a determination that the application was both complete and valid, being consistent with the Town of Vail municipal regulations in effect on the date the application was made, August 14, 2000. 2 IV. ZONING AND SITE STATISTICS Zoning: Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential Lot Size: 0.2378 acres or 10,359 s.f. Min. Lot Size for 2 Dwelling Units: 14,000 s.f. Regulation/Standard Allowed Existinq Proposed Density: A. Dwelling Units 1 2 2 (no change) B. GRFA 3015 3600 (approx.) +226 s.f. (250 ord.) Setbacks: Front: 20' 56' 20' Sides: 15' 38723' 38710' (variance) Rear: 15' 20' 20' (no change) Site Coverage: 15% or 11% 14.9% 1,554 s.f. 1188 s.f. 1,549 s.f. Parking (required) 4 spaces 2 spaces 4 spaces V. CRITERIA AND FINDINGS A. Consideration of Factors Regardina the Site Coverage Variance: 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. Staff believes that the proposed setback variance request is compatible with and comparable to the surrounding development in the Intermountain area. A number of variances have been granted in the area (see attached map) where the PEC found that relief from the zoning regulations imposed upon these lots was required in order for improvements to be made. Specifically, variances have been granted in order to allow for the construction of garages (McCully, 1996; Scolnick, 1998). Many of the duplexes in the Intermountain area were constructed without garages or on-site parking. This has created a significant parking problem in the Intermountain area. Staff believes that the provision of covered, on-site parking is a benefit to the neighborhood at large because it will help reduce right-of-way congestion and reduce the visual pollution caused by surface parking. There is, however, a potential negative impact upon the other owner of the duplex who is also utilizing surface parking at this time. The proposal would use the majority of the remaining site coverage on the property so that any future proposal requiring the use of site coverage would most likely require a variance. This restriction is in part due to the 15% site coverage limitation imposed upon this lot due, to its excessively steep slopes. 3 2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to attain the objectives of this title without a grant of special privilege. Staff believes that the requested setback variance is warranted and that a degree of relief from the setback regulation is necessary for the applicant to construct a modest two-car garage. There are significant constraints upon the property including trees, steep slopes and existing retaining walls. The applicant has tried to keep the proposed garage as far out of the side setback as possible in order to protect a large conifer in the middle of the lot and to achieve the required grades for construction of the garage and driveway. He has also kept the proposed garage out of the 20 foot easement in the front of the property and on his portion of the lot as identified on the recorded plat. The proposal would result in the removal of two coniferous trees. This is partially in conflict with the DRB's conditional approval of the separation request which was that the conifer at the northeast corner of the lot be preserved. In order to meet grading requirements, the tree would have to be removed. This action is subject to further review by the DRB. The applicant has proposed to plant four new trees (including two conifers) to replace the loss of the two existing trees during construction. Typically, the Community Development Department would not support a request to construct GRFA in a required setback. However, in this instance, the location of GRFA above the garage is very practical given that a significant amount of retainage is necessary to maintain slope stability in front of the existing residence. It also makes sense to place GRFA in an area where site coverage is already being proposed. The second-story space is intended to be used for storage and can not practically function as living space because it is open to the garage below. However, it must be considered GRFA because the head height of the space is greater than 5 feet. Not allowing GRFA above the garage would virtually eliminate the applicant's ability to upgrade his property via the 250 ordinance at a future date because of the lack of remaining site coverage on the property. Additionally, adjacent properties have been allowed to place GRFA in setbacks. Hence, staff believes that an approval for the request for GRFA in the side setback would not be a grant of special privilege. Site constraints present a significant hardship for improvements on this property, as is the case with numerous other properties in the Intermountain area. For this reason, staff believes that approval of the requested side setback variance for the purpose of constructing a garage would not be a grant of special privilege in this case. 4 3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety. Staff is concerned with the steepness of the existing driveway. At one location, the grade is almost 22%. Current development standards limit an unheated driveway to a 10% grade. However, the Public Works Department has indicated that, if a cross-slope not greater than 8%, and a driveway grade not greater than 10% (measured along the midpoint of the approach into the garage) can be achieved on Mr. O'Brien's portion of the lot, the project may be acceptable. The approach to the garage would also be paved as specified by Title 14 "Development Standards", which states that "All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface". However, the Development Standards allow some flexibility for previously existing, non-conforming sites in order to encourage redevelopment. Specifically, "the paving of existing legal non-conforming, ie. unpaved, driveways shall be allowed without strict compliance with the Development Standards". Staff believes that requiring any other portion of the driveway to be an unheated, paved surface would create hazardous conditions for parking. The existing surface parking area located on the other half of the lot would receive no improvements and there would be no obstruction created to Mr. Allen accessing the existing parking area located on his portion of the lot. The proposal would be beneficial in relocating existing utility lines which currently run through the middle of the property to the 5 foot utility easement located on the east side of the property. 4. Summary of Hardships Identified by the PEC: In making its decision to grant the variance to construct a garage and GRFA in the side setback, the Planning and Environmental Commission considered the physical hardships on this property and in the Intermountain neighborhood. To summarize, these hardships are as follows: Steep slopes > Mature tree growth Lack of on-site parking > Non-conforming lot with respect to lot area, number of existing dwelling units, driveway grades up to 20%, and parking in Town of Vail right-of-way 5 B. The Planning and Environmental Commission/Vail Town Council shall make the following findinas before arantina a site coveraae variance: 1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district. 2. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons: a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title. b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. C. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the appellant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district. 6 Variances granted by the Planning and Environmental Con ui iission Vail Inter Fountain Subdivision 1.3003 Bellflower Drive June 28, 1999 GRFA in front setback (in association with a garage permitted in front setback by / hazard regulations) 2.2963 Bellflower Drive October 26, 1992 GRFA in side setback 3.2943 Bellflowwr Drive / June 9, 1997 GRFA in front setback NNI KINNIq( 4.2923 Bellflower Drive August 14, 1989 Deck in creek and side setbacks WNNIKINNICK ROAD \ J 5. 2935 Basingdale Blvd July 13, 1998 tNse M~r~ GRFA in front setback (in association with garage j 10,,°o~E~` ` \ permitted in front setback ~ '00 VAIL INTERMOU IN / by hazard regulations) 6.292 Basingdale Blvd January 28, 1985 [ GRFA in front setback °w ) 7.2854 Snovv,,,,,yDrive October 25, 1993 GRFA in rear setback 8.2704 Larkspur Court October 28, 1996 Garage in side setback 9.2664 Larkspur Lane April 22, 1985 N GRFA in front setback Cu. u, unity Development Depa~ I,, ~„t, September 29, 2000 r= • W= Mon" 1.00• ~ LJMK Qr alansmam Part! 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MILD am r{Q@if0 ' a l Caro {YAl.ita [•IYI®1>s CCAR I GARAGE FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS 4V_ { o s i a 116. . i• -o• r;1Y Lavaa• a t Al VEST ELEVATION TOWN OF VAIL Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2138 FAX 970-479-2452 www. ci. vail. co. us July 13, 2000 Fritz Allen 2992 B. Bellflower Dr - Vail, CO 81657 Re: Proposed Garage for Lot 10, Biock 6, Vail Intermountain / 2992 A. Bellflower Dr. Dear Mr. Allen: The purpose of my letter is to address your concerns regarding a garage that your neighbor, Mr. J. P. O'Brien, has proposed for Lot 10, Block 6, Vail Intermountain / 2992 A. Bellflower Dr.. Mr. O'Brien has expressed a strong interest in creating a parking area on his portion of the lot and has submitted conceptual plans for a detached garage. On April 5`n, 2000, the Design Review. Board reviewed these conceptual plans and determined that there are significant site constraints on the lot which warrant a detached garage (a garage separated from a dwelling unit). To date, Mr. O'Brien has not submitted final plans for the proposed garage and has not received final approval from the Design Review Board. In addition, he has not requested any variances. Because the Community Development Department has not received final plans, there is no indication as to whether or not any variances will be required for the project to proceed. If final plans are submitted and staff determines that a variance is required, you will be notified in accordance with the Town Code as an adjacent property owner. Although, there is no requirement to notify adjacent property owners of Design Review Board actions, we will notify you of any submittals or hearings regarding this application. With respect to the available site coverage on the lot, this can only be accurately determined once a topographic survey for the entire lot has been submitted. If the average slope is greater than 30%, site coverage (building footprint area) is limited to 15% of lot area (approximately 360 sq.ft.). If the average slope is less than 30%, site coverage can not exceed 20% of lot area (approximately 880 sq.ft.). It is my understanding that Mr. O'Brien is in the process of having a survey of the lot completed. Once a survey is submitted staff will make the determination of how much site coverage is available on the property for development. If it is determined that the average slope on the property exceeds 30%, thereby restricting site coverage to 15% of the lot area, it is quite possible that Mr. O'Brien's garage proposal could utilize all of the remaining site coverage on the property. The Community Development Department only requires approval from adjacent duplex owners if a proposal impacts a common parcel. According to a stamped survey from 1995, your lot has been subdivided into two parcels ~~p RECYCLED PAPER that are separated by a party wall. Mr. O'Brien's proposal falls entirely on his side of the party wall and will not encroach upon your property. As promised we have also reviewed our policy regarding property owner signatures on applications that will utilize*ficor area or site coverage on a duplex lot. After reviewing this policy we agree that a duplex owner should be required to notify the other owner of a pending DRB application. At this time we are not requiring both owners to sign a DRB or PEC application if the application does not involve building on commonly held property. We have reviewed this policy with the Town Attorney and the premise for the floor area and site coverage regulations is to ensure the size of the structure is in balance with the size of the entire property. Our zoning regulations, in the context of a duplex lot, recognize the entire site that the duplex is built upon. The Town wants to avoid getting into private matters between duplex property owners and creating situations of "zoning by neighbor". In all instances we are most interested in having private property owners resolve development matters prior to the submittal of a development review application. As you indicated this policy has the potential to still result in conflicts between property owners and the Town. I share your concern and would like to review an number of policy options with the Town Council. I will commit to review this issue with the Town Council within the next 90 days to determine their interest in changing our policy. i will contact you to invite you to that discussion with the Council. If you do not wish to wait for a discussion with the Town Council, and an DRB application is submitted for the garage, you may appeal the staff decision regarding application signatures to the Planning and Environmental Commission. You can also submit plans for your side of the duplex. I hope this has provided you a better understanding of the situation. You may wish to investigate any private covenants or declarations existing on the property, as the Town of Vail does not recognize these documents during the development review process. If you need any clarification of these issues or have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 479-2146. Sincer 7 i Russell Forrest Director of Community Development X.C. Bob McLaurin Tom Moorhead George Ruther Ann Kjerulf F:\cdev\RUSS\LETTERS\OOLET\allen.doc June 21, 2000 Town of Vail Community Development Dept. Vail, Co. Director, NIy name is Francs (Fritz) Allen, my wife and I own one half of a duplex located at 2992 D. Bellflower in Vail. I am writing this letter to make you aware of concerns we have with a proposed project our neighbor (,other side of duplex) JP Q Bran has planned. He has requested a variance for the purpose of building a garage. I, I carne into you offices and spoke with a planner and as I understand his proposal of building a garage on his side of the property, it will effect our side as it relates to site a coverage of the lots combined because we are a duplex lot. If this is true we are 100% opposed to this project as it would limit us from doing a project similar to his proposal at any time in the future. We will consider this matter closed as we are sure you cannot approve any building permits unless all affected parties / owners approve of the proposal. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, x~~ A Fritz Allen J.P. 0 Brien, 303 1-744-2214 (0). 970-479-3212 (V) Parsons g.ineei ring Science, 4®: Ann Kjeruff From: J.P. O'Brien l;sue 970.479.2452 Rages: 4 Fr'mo= 970.479.2148 emu: 09107100 ft: 2992 Bellflower- Letter to F. Allen- Parking C: C Ug3ennt X f err !(t ewle 9 ? File mse Camme ng ? Fimaw Rep V fl ; 0 +b VJIYNYU4uiY4tSb)i Ann; Attached is my I V-08 letter to F. Allen regarding improvements to the Belfliower p.,go.v ty in question ( I can bracket date of if contested ) and a short explanation of issues discussed widen. Please note, although it does not direcly pertain to the issue at I.., J, but does pertain to diaracter issues, that the awning discussed in this letter is still un-repaired (3 yew's after the damage ocr. tired), in spite of the fact, that I offered to pay half of the repair casts (with no legal obligation to do so) and that bft>r cause of the damage can be directly linked to ItHr. Artfen's failure to remove snow off his roof while he was renting it (coinciding with why I first bought my half of the dupk3u). I have not pursued this issue any fiather because a $600 issue is not worth the potential costs of litigation, unfortunately repair cost-s %ve risen significan to inaction and further weather related dew, ~iion to building materials. I have dated pictures and ents'- which I will bring if this comes up to share with TOV. LT_ More importantly, and why I share this letter with you, over two years ago I proposed (see ° mariced a= on page 2 of letter) a mutually banefic al resolution to the pariang problem at our residence ( lower the entirs parking platform to sbreet level ) but to date not action has been taken W. Allen in resolving any of the issues discussed in this letter in a mutually tc„aficial rncu m =4 (or at the teast, fairty). Quiba to the .....4,c.y, I came home one weekend (91M) to find an entirely new starie retaining wall on Mr. A+lleds property in place without any notice to me or, as far as I know to TOV. As ...c, ,~oned in the atLa%A' ,,_{t letter (again I have dated pictures A the retaining wall on Mr. Allen's property was about to cae.a.,u.jN:,icafly fail, he eventually replaced and improved the area but without my knowledge, let alone 01-1iss'son, ag,Q10,.,ent, or approval, and potentially only due to his current ambition of selling his vt+ca ry. Hopefully we can discuss fines and broader paints of the issues at hand bu,..:. 200 Monday! I'll give you a call Monday rimming. Regards, JP WOdd Id WHTS:ZO OOOE so 'd°S 8SZa+269+202 : 'ON =-NOHd aIS QNn3Nq_d s -1I as w i Al im0-ll J.P. O'Brien 403 S. Downing Denver, Co 80205 November 19, 1998 Fritz and Paula Allen P.O. Box 216 McCoy, Co. 80463 Dear Fritz and Paula; The intent of this letter is to update you with some additional information I have obtained in regards to the duplex we co-own in Vail in a clear and documented manner. I have gathered this information and convey it to you in the spirit of cooperation and hope we can move forward with some necessary repairs in a productive and business-like manner: Further, I have enclosed several attachments, I . include them for your review so that you can see what I am basing the statements contained in this letter on. First off, I would like to ftr a the awning over the front stairs repaired, and will share the cost, of having these repairs done evenly with you. Enclosed as attachment 1 is a bid sheet I had prepared in order to estimate the cost of performing these repairs. The estimated total repair cost ranged from $1,200. to approximately $1,600. dependant upon how. much material can be reused. Thus, the repairs will range in cost from $600. to $800. for each of us. I hope you will agree that these repairs need to be done. In order to complete these repairs please co-sign and date the proposal below my signature and send it back to me along with a check or money order made out to Rusty Spike, for $300. This is 25% of the 50% payment due to start the work,. I will enclose a check. for $300. and forward it to Rusty Spike so that they may schedule the repairs. If you need to send this to your insurance company for approval, or would like to take some other course of action to accomplish these repairs please let me know what your intentions are at your earliest convenience and I will proceed from there. Further, for the record, and solely for my own information, I had an attorney look at our covenants and party wall agreement. I have enclosed excepts from the letter I received from Ms. Larsen as attachment 2, Ms. Larsen is the attorney 1 retained to look into this. Her independent conclusion is stated on the letter I have enclosed. Although her conclu_-~itn was that "the repairs to the entryway.are entirely Mr. Allen's responsibility" i choose to share these costs with you for several reasons, namely I prefer to work with you in maintaining our duplex and do not want to verbally sprit hairs with you or possibly go through litigation over questions of 1 Ed WbzS : L0 oooz eo '~'=S 8SL0+269+202 : 'ON =NOHd Sl I S QNn, 23 dns 1 I dQNa1 .l2i 0-1 WON'd negligence or whose responsibility these repairs are. As for continued maintenance of the entryway awning, I will try to remove snow, when needed, from areas on both our sides of the roof that may potentially fall and impact the entryway structure. Unfortunately, my work occasionally requires travel out of the state and/or out of the country, sometimes for months, therefore f cannot guarantee that I will be able to remove snow from the roof at all times when it is needed. However, 1 offer one possible solution: when out of the state for an extended period of time f will contact either yourself or a snow removal contractor to assure the roof gets shoveled and the entryway remains undamaged, I only ask that you share the snow removal duties, or the potential cost of having a contractor perform the work when 1 am out of the state for an extended period. I hope you find this to be agreeable. In light of the fact that the continued maintenance of the entryway roof falls evenly on b;?,th of us, being a shared structure, I feel my offer to be at the least- fair. I have also contacted several attorney's in addition to Ms. Larsen, Town of Vail (TCV) personnei, and my insurance company for information regarding repairs to the retaining wall on your side of the property, and the parking easement that runs through both our properties. I also had a bid prepared for repairs to this retaining wall, and have enclosed it as attachment 3 with this letter for your information and reference. My professional experience as an engineering geologist, and conversations with the bidding contractor, suggest that it will be significantly more costly to repair this retaining wall after a failure has occurred. Also enclosed is the letter, as attachment 4, 1 recently received from my insurance company regarding repairs to this retaining wall. The result of their investigation is outlined within this letter, namely that we are separately responsible for repairs to retaining walls located on our respective sides of our properties. My insurance company also tells me that separate responsibility also applies to any damages caused by a failure of our respective retaining wails. Further, conversations with land attorneys and TCV personnel revealed the following in regards to our parking easement: the area of land within the parking easement has been set aside fevur common use, and any upgrades to this area by either party does not in any way infringe upon the right of the other party to-use this area for parking. In my opinion our parking area needs to be expanded and/or otherwise upgraded. I also realize that you may not agree with this statement or may not wish to upgrade your portion of the parking area. If this is the case we do not need to discuss it any further. Within the next few years 1 will probably expand (widen) my portion of the parking area, which will in no way interfere with your "right of accommodation, or right of passage" in the easement area. It you would lute to work together on upgrading the parking area I am certainly open to discussing it further with you, i.e. it may make more sense to excavate the whole area down to street level and rebuild our respective retaining walls. 2 Zd Wt2S : zO 0002 eo ' daS esL9+O69+2N- ON ?NOHd 31 I S QNf --iNEdns ii I Acw7 m-4mo i WONJ Please let me know if you would like to proceed with repairs to the entryway awning either in the manner I have outlined or by some ether method, and if the solution I have outlined for maintaining the repaired entryway structure is acceptable to you. Further, if. you have any information that indicates any of the above information is incorrect, pleasyhare it with me at your earliest convenience and hopefully, if need be, we can work something out between ourselves. At this point i would prefer that you convey your decisions and thoughts on these matters to me by letter, I believe this will help to eliminate any misunderstandings between us. Sincerely. %A F J.P. O'Brien 3 bd Wd~S : L0 000Z 80 ' daS SSL0+269+202 'ON =NOHd 311 S QNn ,a4 ns m i 3QNd~ ,1bf10~ W02i a ~D SEP 2 2 2m, ie Lov e~ TOWNV OF YA APPEALS FORM REQUIRED FOR FILING AN APPEAL OF A STAFF, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION A. ACTION/DECISION BEING APPEALED: PfIl2ovAi- 6f-- FP B. DATE OF ACTION/DECISION: g~~//oo C. NAME OF BOARD OR PERSON RENDERING THE DECISION/TAKING ACTION: p E.C . D. NAME OF APPELLANT(S):~~ NLt 5 E . P 1?1 • !~'(~1 h MAILING ADDRESS: 2-1 1 Z 3 r.~6 R V-~ W--r- r' V A-i L- 8 S PHYSICAL ADDRESS IN VAIL: ";RA, w't- PHONE: L ~?7 f 71 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF APPELLANT'S PROPERTY IN VAIL: E. SIGNATURE(S):.Un~t~ I IECHWEIDSEP 21 2 Page I of 2 Jj (AS w ~r f _ 4 41~y . FOP CL ~tw , ~ y Abe G G'li~ ~ ~7 I ~t ko 6L r S Approved September 25, 2000 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION September 11, 2000 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Galen Aasland Russ Forrest Chas Bernhardt George Ruther John Schofield Allison Ochs Diane Golden Ann Kjerulf Brian Doyon Judy Rodriguez Doug Cahill Tom Moorhead Tom Weber Public Hearinq 2:00 p.m. Galen Aasland called the meeting to order at 2:20 and apologized for being late, due to site visits. 1. A worksession for a major subdivision and variance from Section 12-613-5 (Minimum Lot Frontage) of the Town Code, to allow for the subdivision of Lot 8 into Lots 8A & 8B, located at 1467 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 4. Applicant: Robert Selby, represented by Braun Associates, Inc. Planner: Allison Ochs Allison Ochs gave an overview of the staff memo. Galen Aasland asked for the definition of a major subdivision and a minor subdivision. Allison Ochs gave the definitions and explained the access. She said Public Works had reviewed the road issues. Galen Aasland asked if the applicant had anything to add. Dominic Mauriello, from Braun Associates, Inc. representing Dr. Selby, explained that this was the largest lot perhaps in the Town of Vail. He said, because of the slope, it would require a very long driveway, but met all of the development standards. He said the applicant had been working with the homeowner's and agreed that the owner would not take additional GRFA with a plat restriction. He said by dividing the lots into two single-family lots, with the third parcel being used for access, they would not create additional GRFA. He addressed some of the staff issues. He explained that the major subdivision regulations protect the public. He said Aspen Grove Lane was a private platted street and the intent was to insure that all lots had access. He gave a similar example of the Tall Pines Subdivision and Lots 39-1&2 in Glen Lyon and further stated that this was not a unique situation by asking for an access easement. He mentioned another issue being the width of the driveway. He said the applicant had met the standard for two single-family homes, although not the 20' wide driveway, which would be required for 2 EHU's. He said there was a concern regarding access to Lot 9 and Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 1 Approved September 25, 2000 there was an easement between Lots 8 and 9 that would address that issue. He said they were requesting a preliminary plat approval with proposed building envelopes. Galen Aasland asked if the public had any comments. Carroll Orrison, the guardian of the owners of Lots 9 and 10, said they all agreed that this was the best way to go. He said landscaping-was required to be kept in native form 10 years ago when he built his house and he would request the same from this applicant. Doug Cahill asked about the original access to the lots. Dominic Mauriello said there was a requirement that it be a joint access. Doug Cahill said he was concerned with the length of the road and passing on a 12' driveway with the-steep drop-off. Allison Ochs explained the 12' access easement. Doug Cahill asked if the original intent was to have the development sites as proposed today. John Schofield echoed Doug's concern with the road and it might drive the applicant to consider a larger driveway. Dominic Mauriello demonstrated the revegetation, grading and Fire Dept. requirements and said that the retaining walls would preserve more of the hillside. John Schofield asked for a more detailed retaining wall description by the next meeting and would also like to see the utility plan and revegetation plan. He did say that they were meeting the intent of the Code. Diane Golden said Doug's point about passing was a good point. Tom Weber said it would be in their best interest to show the amount of disturbance. He said he would not like a real steep-cut look with the retaining walls and would like to see roadway cut sections. Brian Doyon said the turn-around was critical. He said this was an ugly development up on that hillside with the large retaining walls and he would like it tapered down a little bit and the road mitigated as much as possible with the rock outcroppings as retainage. Chas Bernhardt said the driveway would go through the same contortions with a subdivision or not and stated that the rock outcroppings were really beautiful and would also like it revegetated with the natural species. Galen Aasland agreed with what his fellow commissioners said. He said he would not like an applicant in the future to come in and use a subdivision to gain square footage and thought requiring the applicant to have an EHU was an unfair burden. He said we should look at this property consistently with other properties and not put it in never land. He said he also had concerns with the site walls. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 2 Approved September 25, 2000 Doug Cahill asked to see what the guard rails and lighting would look like. Dominic Mauriello stated that would be for the DRB to review, but we could show you a preliminary plan. He then summarized the PEC'S concerns; the width of the driveway and competing objectives. He said this development encourages building which the Zoning Code encourages. He said they had tried to adhere to the Town objectives and that of the neighborhood. He said they could show a 20' drive up to the site, but there would be a lot of disturbance and he asked if this was something the PEC would like to review even though the owners intend to build a 12' driveway. John Schofield said if someone wanted to add an EH U, it would be real expensive. Galen Aasland said he would like to see some passing zones. John Schofield said this was a unique circumstance, as you don't see driveways that long too often. 2. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6 of the Town Code, to allow for the addition of a garage and GRFA in the side setback, located at 2992 A Bellflower Drive/Lot 10, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: J.P. O'Brien Planner: Ann Kjerulf Ann Kjerulf gave an overview of the staff memo. Ann said the application was complete and in conformance with the Town guidelines. Galen Aasland asked George Ruther if the applicant had standing to apply for this. George Ruther said, yes. Galen Aasland asked if the applicant had any comments. J.P. O'Brien said the current parking was hard to use and the neighborhood had changed over the years, so this had to be done. He said this will be the first winter when we will not have street parking (referring to former parking area on the Huerta property which is now being developed) and he said he feared collisions. He said the request for the variance was necessary to avoid changing the current grades of the driveway. He said he needed to build a 20' retaining wall and because of that, it made sense to add GRFA. He said emergency issues needed to be addressed, as the current parking situation was designed for a 1972 neighborhood. Galen Aasland asked if there were any public comments. Fritz Allen said he has owned his half of the duplex since 1988 and that the applicant was trying to take away his site coverage and that he didn't understand GRFA. Ann Kjerulf explained GRFA.and that each side of the duplex could potentially add up to 250 square feet of GRFA. Galen Aasland explained GRFA. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 3 Approved September 25, 2000 Fritz Allen said 8 years ago he and Kevin Deighan had come in to the Town of Vail to add and employee housing unit over a garage and they were told that they couldn't do it. He said he was 100% against his neighbor's proposal. He then passed out a letter from Russ Forrest explaining when two signatures were needed and said that his neighbor needed his permission to build a garage. Galen Aasland said this was not an issue for the PEC. Fritz Allen said he never knew about this proposal. John Schofield said he read a letter from Fritz Allen which explained that he did know about the proposal. Galen Aasland said that since this was a heated issue, we would like the Town Attorney's opinion, as we didn't want to get into a confrontational situation. He said he didn't want Fritz to address whether the applicant had standing to apply for this at this time. Fritz Allen said just because J.P. O'Brien came first, wasn't fair regarding his site coverage. Fritz Allen said that he owned more of the lot than Mr. O'Brien and so he should get the site coverage. Tom Weber said site coverage wasn't divided up with you (Fritz Allen) getting 60%. Galen Aasland requested that there be some kind of organized fashion to this discussion. Fritz Allen said the Town Council said it was 60% and his neighbor was renting out his home and this was getting out of hand. He said his neighbor was creating more space that he could rent out. He then said, "What is wrong with this picture." He said his understanding of what Russell said was when property owners were not in agreement, the PEC wouldn't grant this, as disagreements should be worked out before they come in. He said he was also 100% opposed to trees being cut down. Brian Doyon asked how long he (Fritz Allen) had lived in the house. Fritz Allen said since 1988. Brian Doyon said you (Fritz Allen) haven't lived in the house since 1988 because I (Brian) stayed there in 1996 and you (Fritz Allen) weren't living there at the time. Fritz Allen said he had lived in it all but 3 years, since 1988 and that his neighbor was creating all the parking problems. He said he would fight this tooth and nail and he would hire an attorney, as he should have been advised. Paula Allen asked about the space above the garage. Ann Kjerulf explained the space on the second floor of the garage was intended for storage and because it was greater than 5 feet in head height, it had to be counted as GRFA. She said it was not taking away floor area from the neighbor. She explained that site coverage was limited to 15% of the site. She said a second garage would require a variance and that the applicant would be using up most of the site coverage, Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 4 Approved September 25, 2000 but not all of it. Paula Allen said she just wanted it to be fair for both neighbors. Russell Forrest asked if there were site coverage variances in the past in this neighborhood. Ann Kjerulf said yes there had been site coverage variances granted in the past in this neighborhood and that variances had also been granted for garages and GRFA in setbacks and referred to the map that had been included in the staff memo. Galen Aasland asked Tom Moorhead if he was familiar with this application. Galen then said that, for the record, Mr. Allen had called him and he had directed him to call Tom Moorhead. Galen summarized that this was an A/B parcel with only one signature needed on the application and asked Tom if this would give Mr. O'Brien standing. Tom Moorhead said the Community Development Department had accepted this application and he had no reason to question that acceptance. He stated that it was difficult to predict the future so it was necessary to apply the guidelines that are in effect at this time. He said that the Town Council, whenever they adopted an ordinance in the past, had honored applications that were in effect beforehand. Galen Aasland mentioned that Brian Doyon had lived in this house in the past and asked if Tom felt there was any conflict. Tom Moorhead stated that just having contact with the location doesn't put him in a conflict and that it would be up to the individual Commissioner to make the call if he felt there was a conflict. Brian Doyon said that there was no conflict. Chas Bernhardt said it didn't make sense to put the garage that far back. He suggested both owners building a garage and applying for a variance together and doing one side at a time then Mr. O'Brien could build his garage right away and the Aliens could build their garage whenever they had the money. He said this would be a win-win situation. Fritz Allen said years ago he was willing to deed restrict his house and put in an EHU. He asked what would they do for parking in the interim. He said he had site coverage that he owned and to him it meant talking about a third parcel. He said it should be that we both have to sign off on the application. He said this 100% affects his property values and his property and that is why the Town Council is changing this. Chas Bernhardt said he must be frustrated and that a C parcel is commonly owned. Tom Weber said we have to take this on what is legal today. Galen Aasland said we would take a poll on whether the applicant has standing. Tom Weber said, yes. Brian Doyon said, yes and stated there was no reason to table this. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 5 Approved September 25, 2000 Chas Bernhardt said, yes. Doug Cahill said that at the present time, it did meet the requirements. John Schofield said that under the current regulations, the applicant has standing and the PEC cannot do anything based on something that might happen in the future. Diane Golden said the applicant had standing. Galen Aasland concurred with his fellow Commissioners. He said at this particular time, we were empowered to do what the ordinance says at this time and he summarized that all the members felt the applicant had standing. Fritz Allen said he agreed, but said it doesn't mean the applicant had to get it. Galen Aasland said we would now go to the Commissioners. Tom Weber asked if the grading was done by an Engineer with an Engineer plan laid out. J.P O'Brien said only conceptually but the grades had been reviewed by the Public Works Department. Tom Weber said this application impacted the trees on the east side of the lot very significantly and the trees were significant enough so the garage needs to taken out of the side setback and that affecting the grade on the other side is not acceptable. J.P O'Brien said he moved the garage as far as he could to comply with Town of Vail requirements and to move it further to the west is impossible as he was under extreme space and grade constraints. He said he planned on planting four or five new trees. Tom Weber said he had a valid argument, but there was a lack of engineering documents to support this. Brian Doyon said the trees can go if they were replaced foot for foot and he would recommend this as a condition. He said the driveway sucks, but anything to improve the parking and get cars off the street was a step in the right direction. Ann Kjerulf said the applicant would be providing two parking spaces which would bring the property into compliance with the Town's parking requirements. Brian Doyon said he was in favor of this, as it was a good improvement and he understood why Mr. O'Brien couldn't move the garage further to the west. Chas Bernhardt agreed with a part of each Commissioner's comments and said that this would affect the trees to the east but if he moved the garage to the west, it doesn't meet grading requirements and so this proposal creates other problems. He said if this was moved over, it wouldn't affect your neighbor's trees. He said he thought this proposal could be improved, but the applicant would have to get together with the neighbor. He said it does meet the criteria for a hardship. He said he would have to approve this, although he thought it was a poor proposal and should be tabled and come back. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 6 Approved September 25, 2000 Tom Weber said in the past GRFA was kept out of the setback. George Ruther said we try to encourage applicants to minimize GRFA in the setbacks. Ann Kjerulf said that variances had been granted for GRFA in the setbacks and referred to a map which had been included in the staff memo showing properties with setback variances for GRFA. Tom Weber said he didn't want the GRFA in the setback to make a non-conforming situation any worse and so he would not be in favor of this. Brian Doyon said he had no problem with the GRFA. Chas Bernhardt said he had no problem with the GRFA. Doug Cahill said he was uncomfortable with this, although it did comply. He asked if this was bidded out and what the cost was. J.P. O'Brien said he talked to a contractor, but had no cost yet. Doug Cahill said this was a great project but he could see a better way because pushing it into the root zones on the east side put more danger to the trees. He said he thought it should be tabled. He said he would be more agreeable to use the front setback without that dangerous 22% (driveway) grade into the property. J. P. O'Brien said he wrote Fritz a letter two years ago. He said he had been involved in this process since January and if the PEC had suggestions, he would be open to them. Doug Cahill suggested working together with your neighbor. He said he was more in favor of tabling this for a better solution. He said it was approvable, but suggested reducing the garage. He said there were a number of garages in the front setback. J.P. O'Brien said if he could squeak a third spot out, he would do it. Doug Cahill said he had no problem with the GRFA. Fritz Allen said that he (Mr. O'Brien) had two units in his half of the duplex and that it was illegal. John Schofield asked how many kitchens were in the unit. J.P O'Brien said there was one kitchen. John Schofield said one kitchen constitutes one unit. He said because of the hardship, it was a no-brainer to grant this and that the special privilege issues have been addressed in this neighborhood. He said with regard to the trees, while looking at the larger plat, there was no room to work with. He thought that nothing else you could come up with would be dramatically different. He said the DRB would decide the trees and he was in support of this application. He said the PEC was bound to make decisions based on the current regulations, but an applicant could always go to the Council for an appeal, as the regulations do allow recourse. He said he had no problem with the GRFA. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 7 Approved September 25, 2000 Diane Golden said everybody can feel the frustration. She said the parking was dangerous, but Mr. O'Brien was trying to remedy the situation. She said she thought 4 spaces in the front setback would be the best solution. She said that this application was an effort to remedy and she had no problem with the GRFA. Galen Aasland said the PEC had to view properties if they meet the ordinance or not. Fritz Allen told the PEC to do a walk-through of Mr. O'Brien's unit. J.P. O'Brien said the PEC can do a walk-through. Galen Aasland said the trees do not have to be replaced foot for foot and that in this case that would not be practical. He suggested tabling this and come to an agreement with Mr. Allen. He said the PEC can't guarantee that anyone would get a variance in the future. J.P. O'Brien said he has tried hard to work with Mr. Allen, who has been very.resistive. He said he would like a vote on this and would like to go forward. John Schofield made a motion for approval, in accordance with the staff memo with the findings and with a note that the hardship and special privilege had been addressed in the staff memo. Brian Doyon seconded the motion John Schofield said a walk-through was up to staff and he felt comfortable that the DRB would address the trees. Galen Aasland said staff would like a condition to be added for a walk-through to be conducted before a building permit was issued. John Schofield amended the motion to include the walk-through. Brian Doyon amended his second. Tom Weber said, for the record, the garage could be reconfigured better to save the trees. Doug Cahill said that the public health and safety was a big enough concern for him_ The motion passed by a vote of 6-1, with Doug Cahill opposed. 3. A request for a rezoning (from Outdoor Recreation to General Use), a minor subdivision and a conditional use permit, to allow for the construction of a seasonal ice hockey rink at the Vail Golf Course, located at 1778 Vail Valley Drive / Lot 3, Sunburst Filing 3. Applicant: Vail Junior Hockey Association, Vail Recreation District, Town of Vail Planner: Brent Wilson Brian Doyon made a motion to table this until 9/25/00. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 8 Approved September 25, 2000 Chas Bernhardt seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 4. A request for a final review for a minor subdivision to allow for the reconfiguration and replatting of two existing lots and the rezoning of Lot 16, Bighorn 2nd Addition, from Agricultural & Open Space to Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential, and the rezoning of Tract A to Natural Area Preservation District, located at 3886/3896 Lupine Drive/Lots 15 & 16, Bighorn 2nd Addition. Applicant: Wilson Family Trust, represented by Jay Tschimer, First Land Development, LLC Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 Brian made a motion to table this until 9/25/00. Chas Bernhardt seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 5. Information Update George Ruther said the Town Council invited the PEC to have lunch at noon on 9/19/00 in the Town Council Chambers for about 1 % hrs. to discuss changes to the code. George Ruther asked for help in contacting anyone who might be interested in serving on the DRB, since we had no applications for the 6 month vacancy that the PEC rep left and the deadline for applications was 9/13/00. Tom Weber suggested calling Brent Alm. John Schofield made a motion to adjourn. Doug Cahill seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes September 11, 2000 9 N-I PARKING OBJECTIVES Provide Range of Product Types - Value for Skiers Encourage Shopping 1,11hi Charge Provided Yield ana emei t ® Increase Physical Parking Supply Product Variety - Employee Options ® Simplify Management Process - Consistency Affordability of Discounts rCLS13URG Flo LT & ULLCVIG Ball Parking Study Update 00.062 9/22100 BASIC PARKING MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK End of g easofl memorial a Free parking ® Memorial a Start R Season Summer Parking vie Annually ® Throughout km Season Winter Parking gees (Revised) P-.iw FFLSBURG & ULLRVIG Vail Parking Study lipante 00.062 9121100 MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Free Parking psupply 2' to 514 Spaces 264 aces close I Evening Dining/Shopping a Daily First 90 Minutes P Q Park1*13g 2 2 6 Spaces at Village ® Maximum Rates Off Peak Days $5.00 Encourage Dinling/Shopping Peak Days $3.00 Encourage Tramisn Use Nu FEISBURG HOLT & ULLEV IG ball ParWay Study update 00-062 9122/00 FEE SCHEDULES SUMMER LE Free WINTER FEE SCHEDULK IMAK DAYS DU TIOM OFF-PEAK BeRowD 0-0.5 0.5- 9 M 9 d 9. ~u 9.5°2 2 4 2-3 4 6 3° 4-5 9 5-24 to 12 A 11 11 It J - Il 1i tl -11 M I~ N !II In 1~ MAP Flii_s13URG IIOLT & U L L E V I G Vail Parking Study Updnte 00.062 9118/00 SPE"CIAL Waletz Parklang Winter Seasooo - Peak Days a $20 W°C 226 Spaces a Valet Demand to be Det airoodne GaRd ftzs Uniresair6cled Pari 6mg ffbir $ 9500 Guaranteed Space May'valet on Peak DaVSD Buse [Fars Unflted to Vail Employees Only Restricted Parking for $S® (Reduced Rate Eliminate / Refund Debit Card Free Parking 226 (Exceptx. Peak DaysB Lionshead 38 (Except Peak Days) Ford Park 985 (Except Summer Managed DaysD Soccer Field lot 65 (Except Summer Managed DaysD Free All Evenings After So®®pow Pronnotions Work with Resort Company on Off Peak Promotions / Discoeonts FELSBU RG HOLT & ULLEVIG Val? Parking Sludy Update 00.062 9/28/00 ADVISORY GROUP Group might be the appropriate forum to move forward through the community outcomes re: youth concerns Sybill Navas (e.g., Fourth of July, New Year's Eve, etc.) as confirmed through the White River Institute's most recent graduating class's sponsorship of the county- wide forum on alcohol/substance abuse. 09/26/00 BRIGHT HORIZONS BOB/RUSS/ANNIE: Schedule tour of Bright Horizons. A tour of Bright Horizons has been scheduled for the worksession of November 7, 2000. Chuck Ogilby September 29, 2000, Page 3 09/19/00 CATCH AND RELEASE ON CHUCK/BOB: Chuck will draft a letter to both GORE CREEK Department of Wildlife and the Wildlife Commission requesting the status on Gore Creek be changed from Chuck Ogilby the "two fish limit over 16 inches" to "catch and release." Vail Associates and Ducks Unlimited will be asked to sign off in partnership w/the TOV. 09/19/00 ROLES ON PAM/BETH: Schedule work session time to discuss BOARDS/COMMISSIONS what roles Councilmembers serve/play, e.g., are they merely conduits for information, voting members, w/o Diana Donovan voting are a part of the decision-making process, or just what is the expectation? This was rescheduled for the October 17th work session. 09/19/00 BEETLE KILL ROD: Will get material to provide potential solutions to the funding of a special collection mechanism (special Rod Slifer district), mill levy increase dedicated to this eradication w/a sunset, or other manner, to fight and/or effectively deal w/this potential hazard. Also to be sought - the proposed "controlled burn" money that will no longer be spent in/around this community. 09/19/00 CRITICAL ACTION STEP - LUDWIG: Continue to work toward setting an open COMMUNITY RELATIONS w/VRI (6 meeting w/VRI, either a day or a day-and-a-half, to MONTH) scope out common themes and work on expected outcomes. Ludwig Kurz 09/19/00 CREATION OF MAYOR'S LUDWIG: Determine whether a Mayor's Advisory September 29, 2000, Page 2 COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP ' TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOWUP 2000 07/25/00 DOBSON ICE ARENA PAM: Inc. 500 organizers have expressed negative Pam and Lorelei will be meeting with Kathy Fort Carty from feedback re: the approval process for the use of Destination Services. Destination Services personnel are currently Rod Slifer Dobson Arena. preparing a written follow up summary. 09/12/00 CLEAN UP OF PRIVATE TOM/RUSS: Is there a way the town can require the BUILDINGS clean up of buildings, as well as enforcement of hours of operation for business license holders? Diana Donovan 09/12/00 MEETING W/COUNTY PAMBETH: Coordinate evening meeting schedule The County Commissioner candidates have been scheduled to COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES COUNCIL w/the county commissioner candidates to publicly air publicly air Vail-specific questions/answers at the October 17, 2000 Vail-specific questions/answers on TV. TC meeting. Please note some previous correspondence to and from the County has been provided in your packet, which may stimulate your thinking as to appropriate questions for these County Commissioner candidates. Inadvertently, you were not copied w/the second page of former Mayor Ford's memorandum to the County Commissioners dated 6/16199 and listing 9 questions. If after looking through these questions, there are additional questions you wish to add, please let staff know. Our apologies. 09/19/00 6 MONTH/14 MONTH COUNCIL BOB/PAM/BETH: Council would like to see the Please see your packet. CRITICAL ACTION STEPS "agreed upon action steps stemming from their recent summit on a weekly basis - in their packets to be Greg Moffet referred to easily. Additionally, they request the modified matrix outlining these action steps be included in this coming Friday's packet. September 29, 2000, Page 1 d-- WS Date: Oct 3, 2000 To: TOV Council Fr: Paul Kuzniar, r)kuzniar(Waol.com Re: TOV + Vail Chamber + Business License Fee (BLF) Before addressing the BLF, here is a heads-up....... In the October issues of SKI magazine, 20,000 readers ranked Vail #1. That's the good news. Now the bad: in the same issue, Whistler ran a 24-page spread extolling the wonders of skiing & boarding, lodging & dining, dancing and shopping on the strength of the super-heated American dollar. Whistler may be 1000 miles away but they're stiff competition. Closer to home, Copper is 2/3 through its vaunted expansion of condos, restaurants, clubs, boutiques, lifts, ice rink, underground parking, landscaping, an outdoor climbing wall and Eldon Beck-designed sun-drenched plazas. This week Copper is running a jobfest to attract seasonal employees. I was impressed with the spirit, friendliness, parties, discounts, benefits and the ease of interviewing on the spot or applying online. One look at the elegant and expensive Copper promotion materials (enclosed) and you know they're serious competitors. What can Vail do? Rebate some of the BLF to the Chamber to fight back. Any BLF that TOV rebates to the Chamber will be used to promote Vail activities. Vail needs enhanced activities to compete. The Chamber members - merchants, hoteliers, restauranteurs - are closest to Vail visitors and best equipped to create the "Vail experience." There is a tendency to view merchants as shopkeepers. That's a false impression. All Chamber members are entrepreneurs. All entrepreneurs have two passions: building their dream and converting a $1 investment into $1.25 ROI. Part of that ROI reverts to TOV in sales tax revenue. It's a win-win. Now that the Chamber has a unified voice, they have more clout to create and promote activities for visitors and locals - mixers, block parties, jazz concerts, special events, education programs, employee benefits, and regional cooperation. If the Council shares the BLF, TOV and the Chamber benefit. Paul Kuzniar Bill Jensen, VA (packet of Copper literature) Kaye Ferry, Vail Chamber (packet of Copper literature) Jacque Peak Terrain Zones ....i} rM; rt 13,103 FT. 13,963 M. .v --s-s-sese 1441-, t' unlonPnk Select a Slope to Match Your Ability U~J #4 y Copper gowlv~~ ~V wa - ?°n N BEGINNER TERRAIN Tucker Mountain 1 v fA ~~~[oppu Peak a!? ~/f '.y b\p h x, u33asr. r3,a6aM ~e. r, --+,M+,yJ" Green trails areideal forbe _ ^ ; y. Spaulding Dowr TueX qty ` s " beginners, ` Mountain familiesand children. 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Pre-booking is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment. CAR RENTALS - Or, we can reserve a vehicle for you with all major car rental companies for the duration of your stay. Discounted rentals are available with RQR14Qa f~ J6C3G1CQ4° your lodging reservation. DAY M2 DAY 3+ CHILD RENTALS (AGE 3-12) ( SPORT SKI PACKAGE $15.95 $14.36 HIGH PERFORMANCE SKI PACKAGE $19.95 $17.96 SNOWBOARD PACKAGE $19.95 $17.96 DRIVE TIMES ' C G F ADULT RENTALS (AGE 13 E, UP) DIA ........................90 min 1 SPORT SKI PACKAGE $19.95 $17.96 Eagle County ......60 min PERFORMANCE SKI PACKAGE $29.95 $26.96 0 D' • D 00 Colo. Springs 3 hrs HIGH PERFORMANCE SKI PACKAGE $44.95 $40.96 TELEMARK PACKAGE $29.95 $26.96 Travel times may vary depending on SNOWBOARD PACKAGE $34.95 $31.46 weather, road or traffic conditions. - * Package prices are per day. Copper Ski and Snowboard School Village Map We're not saying you need it, mind you. Stroll from East Village to Union Creek, in the same time it would take you to clean the snow off your car. Even experienced skiers find a tune up session enormously helpful. And beginners, well, this is where it starts to get good. Our professional / per. ° t a instructors are among the best in the world. And the gentle terrain in ° a Yr, our beginner area is the perfect place to get a feel for the sport. d E 6 E a 4, 5. i ~'.~~!?aa. IF= r ~ ~ ~ ' ,i°i Shuttle Stop Private Lessons The ultimate experience. I t ~sq Parking 0 L z. ~s This is the shortest of all learning curves, for adults as well as children. Just you and a highly qualified, professional instructor (and your family if you want). Learning what you want to learn. At your own pace. • A~ ? ~1Y x Leapfrogging levels of ability. Yotill become so good, its almost cheating. °s°•-fin O ? ya'1a ° t• Q , • , S 01311~/Q4d 6Q~3~i0° q Q1J44~3° I ° All , 2 HOUR PRIVATE $160 S • 4, IVA ° tr 1' ~_i HALF DAY PRIVATE (3 HOURS) $220 3 - V aaa ALL DAY PRIVATE (6 HOURS) $360 ADDITIONAL PERSON $45 la I ai • a ' s~ * Lesson rates include up to two people. Please refer to additional f a person rate for additional participants. °~L 14 I~ a Copper Kids Where it all starts. W } 'a D aJ B q e Right in the center of our Union Creek family area is The Schoolhouse, headquarters for our kids' ski and snowboard school. Everything is ~I ) kid sized. The chairs, the dining table, even the bathroom. In fact, the only thing we didn't kid size is the fun. That only comes in extra large. Skiers ages 3-13 and snowboarders ages 7-13 will learn in a friendly, supportive environment. Classes are grouped by age and ability. m ° G{00~3 ~QC30 G,1gD ~~~JG2Q fl¢ ° ° b (3G14QQ 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS 4 DAYS 5 DAYS 00 es- LESSON/LUNCH $71 $140 $202 $264 $312 LESSON/LIFT/LUNCH $79 $154 $225 $294 $348 ® x LESSON/LIFT/RENTAL/LUNCH $85 $166 $242 $316 $374 ~b Q TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.` Y- } gra '(000M. l (Copper Villages Adult Ski School Sleep in the shadow of the mountain. OUR with the excuses already. Copper offers you a choice of two unique villages. Each offers If you weren't born with natural ability, no problem. Buy some. comfortable lodging just steps away from the mountain. Each gives (Discounts are available with a lodging reservation.) Before you you access to all of Copper's amenities, like equipment rental know it, people will think you were born on those boards. shops and snow school. Each has its own personality punctuated by an eclectic mix of retail stores and dining opportunities. And each is LEARN TO T U R N just a short walk from the other and from our family area, Union You want to learn how to ski but are intimidated by a new sport? Creek. Or, if you don't feel like walking, hop a ride on our Well don't be. Our pros will teach you at your own pace and far complimentary shuttle. t away from any critics. We'll take you to our most gentle terrain, where you'll be able to ski at your own comfort level. THE NEW VILLAGE AT COPPER This village is brand new. A bustling, slopeside, high alpine village that's in PARALLEL PERFORMANCE & the heart of it all. The New Village is at the base of our blue terrain, DIAMOND CUTTER WORKSHOPS has easy access to all of our black and green runs and is a lift or shuttle Youre good. But you could be better. That's what we're here for. It doesn't ride away from the family area at Union Creek. matter if you want to become one with the mountain or battle it until it cries mommy, we'll bring out your best. Powder, bumps, steeps. EAST VILLAGE You'll have their number instead of the other way around. The East Village offers a wide variety of lodging choices, including large and impressive mountain homes with great views of Ten Mile Range. East Village most easily accesses expert and intermediate 1 terrain from Colorado's first six-person, high-speed lift, the Super N1%16P Daw GWup MN 5@0 13GJ` 990 Bee. But beginner terrain is not far away using our complimentary j shuttle system. ( LESSON ONLY $48 LEARN TO TURN-LESSON/LIFT/RENTAL $73 I UNION CREEK PARALLEL PERFORMANCE & DIAMOND CUTTER WORKSHOPS Union Creek is our family area and home of The Schoolhouse, our LESSON/LIFT/RENTAL $83 ski and snowboard school just for kids. Right out the back door is our beginner friendly, family terrain. (Something so logical, you wonder *Discounts available with lodging reservation. why no other resort thought of it.) Union Creek is a short walk, shuttle or lift ride from The New Village at Copper. Adult Snowboard School Lodging Choices Try something new. We have terrain for every ability; it only stands to reason Adult and snowboard are no longer mutually exclusive terms. In fact, we'd also have lodging for every budget. it's darned time you tasted this freedom. And here's where. From five-bedroom mountain homes to hotel rooms, the variety of lodging LEARN TO T U R N choices at Copper is sure to meet your every need. All of our lodging Feel what its like to surf the snow. Experience the freedom and fun of is just steps away from the mountain and the village activities. learning to snowboard. Youll go step by step from sliding to turning (Therefore, our lodging choices are based on quality, not location.) and finally, whoa dude, down the mountain. PREMIIUMI INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CLINICS These mountain homes offer you the highest quality experience. y Freeriding, carving, living large in the parks. Our pros will have you there Every detail has been attended to.The setting and views are spectacular, in no time at all. Why not, they practically invented the sport. the amenities abundant.This is the best we have to offer. And we offer it proudly. STANDARD I C )L1aD @810 @(@MI 099@99 13 V ° These units are designed for comfort and will meet your every lodging need. As with all of our lodging, they're located steps away from the i LESSON ONLY $48 mountain and our complimentary shuttle system. LEARN TO TURN-LESSON/LIFT/RENTAL $79 ECONOMY INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CLINICS These units offer distinct characteristics to fulfill your basic lodging LESSON/LIFT/RENTAL $89 needs. Our most affordable units, they are perfect for the ski-all-day, party-all-night, never-in-your-room die hards. *Discounts available with lodging reservation. 117 e 6 1 y. pQd QGA nnl4 dOO DG~GvI~i G3Q g lA © o .4, - Seasonal Rates With all we have to offer, choose the room that is right for you. Here are our standard, non-discounted rates. As you can see, they're pretty good all by themselves. But nothing like the savings on the left. 4 f ` • r Ella r j r~~' ,~r" ' I60DP"QG2'GiIOOdGh7l:10(>~J ~D~Qq~'(31:14Q CJNJllop4 0 0 ~ e o w ~ -t EARLY/LATE REGULAR SPRING Open-02h8 and 416-Close 114-315 316-416 HOTEL ROOM Childcare PREMIUM $135 $252 $270 How did they get such big smiles on such little people? STANDARD $120 $222 $246 ECONOMY $120 $198 $222 For kids, we have a childcare program, Belly Button Babies and Belly Button Bakery, that was selected as one of America's best by SKI STUDIO magazine. But more impressive than that are the Paul Bunyan sized PREMIUM $150 $282 $318 grins you'll see all over those little faces. STANDARD $130 $252 $282 BELLY BUTTON BABIES-Ages6weeksthrough2years. ECONOMY $125 $222 $252 They may not be able to remember their stay with us, but they'll have a great time anyway. We follow their eating, sleeping and play 1 BEDROOM schedules. And provide soft food snacks and lunch perfect for those PREMIUM $165 $324 $396 budding bicuspids. STANDARD $145 $276 $348 8:3oam-5:oopm daily. Reservations required. ECONOMY $130 $234 $312 All Day is $67. Half Day is $57. BELLY BUTTON BAKERY-Ages2to4Years. 2 BEDROOM PREMIUM $180 $372 $432 Two-year olds enjoy supervised play indoors and out. While kids three and four are introduced to basic skiing on Coppers Belly Button STANDARD $160 $306 $390 Bump. Afterwards, they'll create finger paint masterpieces, bake ECONOMY $145 $282 $348 cookies and relax during quiet time. Snacks and lunch are provided. 8:3oam-5:oopm daily. Reservations required. 2 BEDROOM + LOFT All Day is $67. Half Day is $57. PREMIUM $200 $390 $492 STANDARD $175 $342 $426 KIDS' NIGHT OUT ECONOMY $160 $300 $384 Kids' Night Out is where kids can slip the leash a little, make their own pizzas, create art, watch movies, in short, experience a taste of freedom. 3 BEDROOM If your parents spend at least $30 at the resort during the evening, PREMIUM $240 $456 $552 you're home free. STANDARD 8205 $396 $492 5:3Opm-1O:oopm. Based on availability. ECONOMY $185 $348 $444 EVENING IN-ROORA CHILDCARE This service is based on availability of providers and must be booked 4 BEDROOM at least 24 hours in advance And rest assured, every in-room PREMIUM $280 $528 $660 childcare provider has gone through a careful background check and STANDARD $250 $480 $600 extensive training Call for rates. ECONOMY $225 $432 $540 Reservations are required for all childcare programs. Walk-ins may _ be accepted at higher rates based on space availability. DEPOSIT POLICY: sroo per adult is required at time of reservation.' FINAL PAYMENT: Final non-refundable full payment far reservation is due thirty (3o) days prior to arrival.' CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservations canceled thirty (30) or more days prior to arrival will be refunded, less a $75 handling fee. Reservations canceled within thirty (3o) days will be non-refundable.' 'Deposit, final payment and cancellation policies are subject to change. All rates subject to change without notice. u 1 ' r r k } it = Y ` I - . . 40;10 ES7 L000HG [DEALS G°QDd G` ~Q Lodging Deals i Adventures It doesn't get any better than this. What do you do after you get your fill of skiing? (Oddly enough, it's been known to happen.) If you've been waiting around to see just how low the prices will go, wait no longer. These are the best deals of the year, (Maybe the century considering i ICE SKATING how everything usually goes up.) And if you pre-book your entire package by If you can do a Double Axle or a Triple Salchow, we've got the place. Of course, if you just like gliding around the ice with the December 15, 2000, youll be entitled to even more incentives. breeze in your face, our ice rink will do just fine, too. And if it's been a couple of years since you laced up the skates, a word of Our vacation specialists can help you choose from a variety of pre-built advice: padding. Skate rentals are available at 9600' Adventure Gear vacation packages. Or customize one that's perfect for your own vacation. c and Rentals. (Which is best? That depends on what you want. Hey, this is your vacation.) SPoOWRR081LIPoG FGWJ Explore Copper's snow filled valleys on a 150-horse open sleigh. So call Copper Mountain Reservations &Travel today. They're still An experienced backcountry guide will take you to secret stashes of your best source for lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, snow champagne powder and show you spectacular views, so bring your school, air and ground transportation, car rentals and adventures. camera. This is one adventure you'll want to remember always. WINTER FLYFISHIPoG PREMIUM Enjoy a scenic, peaceful day wading through bubbling brooks (a and streams. Experienced guides will show you the best spots to fish. CONDOS soll PER PoIGH Most streams are catch and release. Call for reservations. FROM T TUBING HILL Snowplay enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy Copper's tubing hill, Book your lodging reservation by December 15, 2000 serviced by The Stinger surface lift, located at the base of the and receive one of the following: Super Bee lift in the East Village. Please note, children must be 40" or taller to ride. FREE EQUIPMENT RENTAL UPGRADE SLEIGH BREAKFAST FOR TWO RIDES Take a scenic journey through our picturesque forest on a horse-drawn FREE ADULT GROUP LESSON sleigh. All ages are welcome. Reservations required. CQuor<damavailabl<all dari o(dx week Open-Dec 15, 2000 and April a-Gbse 2001. Rare is available Sun.-Thurs,Jan.9- DINING IN THE WOODS Minch 5, 2001 other atesavailable Sa-Su. Based on double «aaunq in a premiwa studio condominium. Minimum night stays may apply. Netappu blewrg~p rwnf ~«,m .orlermaynptb uuaip pn;un op wit any other exo mprpromprion. A horse-drawn sleigh transports you back in time to a cozy miners' limited availability/inventory Resvirnom apply.T and smehatge not included. Rates wb;ecsm<hange wichwtearia. tent where the scent of a delectable Old-West meal will make your mouth water. The live entertainment and friendly staff will keep you smiling and your toes tapping. Reservations required. STAY FREE CROSS COUNTRY CENTER SKI FREE ~ l P E R P E R S O N Discover Coppers backcountry on 25km of groomed trails winding Buy 3 nights lodging and a 3 day lift ticket, through the peaceful White River National Forest. get the fourth day and night FREE. SPoOWSH0EIPoG Book your Stay and Ski FREE package before Enjoy nature's beauty while snowshoeing through the White River December i5, aooo and receive a free upgrade National Forest. Let the moon be your guide as you traipse through the trees on a moonlight snowshoe tour. Snowshoes may be rented at all to a premium unit. Copper Mountain rental shops. O * Quoted rate valid Open - Dec, 15, 2000 and April 6 - Close 2001. Package ace may be available for longer stays. Package vallable for other dear and unit sifts; nil for at- B d on quad oce w m a sendard two bedroom condominium. Not vailable for group or conf-r- - a . Offer may noes be uud in conjunaton with any other di-t or pro n.13-d ATHLETIC C L U B on availability/invegtory. Rmtrai-apply. Taxes and surcharge not included Razes sbjcct m change withnurnofi- Copper Mountain Athletic Club boasts an indoor pool, cardiovascular equipment, a full weight room, indoor racquetball and wallyball a courts, and two indoor tennis courts. You'll also find spas, steam rooms, saunas and massage and facial services. Access is free to Ly' most lodging guests. y WF % c,C7(nYn1'/112ro7 Co7S7Co7t'n - t e, r;; n F'(nl(o)Fiwu."f^-rFilft7l~IL: xI 900009000 D D D oeooaoo ~ COPPER a TIM&MM dlOO G!L~Q~~sd4~C~dy~mc~t7¢pc+~~rmd~oClOaoa~ , 00 l%i4L et.'tt~^ 1.~. ~'uu'iv"'e,V:.r xw,.,.. u+Y%~+~s*>~++~~lM:uvs~o I ~n •V+t ',r 1`t'fl vzt~' ucWeWiwn'r u+a:mW:Y - c:yn Rv 0 ? t` 'nJi I m . ~EOG7;mc~ffi ~.p ao „oo„ 1. n03 TABLE OF CONTENTS o~~~~ydb~cflcsty~ l31LQ33i e++lD~~td(1'3, .,...~.....A The Best Lodging Deals. 2 ~++I:e+KfiQ+1 'dtP7 Lodging Rates and Options. 3-4 3 ` Village Nlap Si~+~n cma d~ o~ ~ trtl gam? au7~ m ~A ~ ®®ocL1 ~Pot*3a~H~mCID7(L4Q801.,• v~dQ~ How to Get Here 6 ~Ci f 3 t 7~ G t~ $ ~ f i 0 C f~ i i Lift Ticket and Rental Pricing i Snow School Programs 8-9 ~~SCfl~• Childcare Programs 10 _ Adventures. 11 Events Back Cover yi7 ~~1' ' 3L~3 tr zssr~.~fl~ o o ~CZO~C5lo~1','IlI~G ~ o • r ® . RESORT In the Colorado Roddes - COPPER FACTS Base Elevation: 9,712 feet Summit Elevation: 12,313 feet WHERE YOU Vertical Drop: 2,601 feet Lifts: 23 Lift Capacity: mience 32,088 skiers per imagine... gates and the ski and what's up for the hour In the stillness of the snowboard school comes evening? Perhaps your Longest Run: morning, the first staff alive ...the energy builds department is throwing a 2.8 Miles arrive. Overnight, 10 throughout the base. By party, or you're having a inches of fresh snow has lunch time, lift lines are quiet one at home over Largest Skier Day: fallen and there is a buzz moving quickly, some movies. 13,200 around the base among restaurant decks are full, Tomorrow is another guests and staff riders are ripping through day... Total Staff: anticipating those face the pipe and snaking 1,800 - peak season shots! The groomers through the glades. The At Copper Mountain the have worked into the wee staff are at the top of their staff are the people that hours of the morning game, laughter is echoing make this place. We ttd Q tt~?vdES r buffing the trails. The from the chair lifts and want you to come and join ~..r,AaF.o N smell of fresh brewed smiles are abound. What our team of talented and coffee filters through the a day at the office! As the unique individuals who For further information air. Lifties, patrol and food alpenglow sets on the have a passion for people contact: and beverage staff head mountain tops, the staff and for life in the moun- to their stations... coffee gather at MollyB's for a tains. It will be an experi- Sarah Wing cups clenched and boots beer. The resort begins ence you will never forget Employment Manager crunching on the fresh to settle as guests make and a place you will al- wings 0ski-co pper.com cold snow surface. Ticket their way back to their ways remember! (970) 968-2318 windows open, rental hotels and the evening ext. 6707 shops throw back their darkens. Who knows Fax (970) 968-2196 Copper Mountain Benefits Resort PO Box 3001 Free Ski Pass * Dependent Ski Passes - S10 * Complimentary Passes For Copper Mountain, CO Friends & Family * The Real Deal Ski 14 Colorado Ski Resorts - Dependents 80443 Get To Ski For 50% Off At All Resorts Except Aspen * Ski Other Intrawest Resorts: histier(Biackcomb, Mont Tremblant, Snowshoe, Stratton, Mont Saint Marie, Mammoth, and Mountain Creek * Health Benefits* Food Discounts* W11.'.. th. WO I Free Local Transportation * Great Employee Recognition Programs * On-Site Employee Daycare+ Employee Gas Discounts + Retail Discounts* Athletic Club Discounts + Employee Parties & Special Events T`s "O;OA arm i ow Season Dates the mountains. They offer a There are several small ' • s $40.00 rate to Copper towns surrounding Copper Be AvAable Most positions start early employees. Greyhound Mountain where housing November and finish mid Bus Service (1-800-231- can be found form $400- ` April. Start dates depend 2222) is another source of e on the weather. Occasion- transportation from DIA. $800 per person/per month, Departmehts, ally if the snowfall isn't ex- You will be dropped off at usually with four or more Base Operations cessive early on, you may the Frisco Transfer Center, people sharing a house. • have to wait a week or so and then you will need to These closely knit towns • Transportation before you receive your full take the free Summit Stage are Frisco, Silverthorne, schedule (make sure you bus to your destination. A Dillon, and Breckenridge. • Ticket Sales one way ticket to Frisco There is also Leadville, have enough money to costs approximately $12.00. which is small town about • Guest Service cover deposits and slow 25 miles from Copper, with season starts!) Free Local more affordable housing. • Lift Operations Averaae Work Hours Transoortation Emalovee Parties • Ski Patrol Approximately 26-40 hrs. Public transportation is Could fluctuate depending excellent between the . • Slope on position. towns and resorts. Free + 1 shuttles are available to = K , . Maintenance Freauencv of Pav most locations in the area. - • Vehicle Main- Once every two weeks by They run sporadically throughout the day. If you -~a t tenance check. choose to live in Leadville, • Snowmaking Appearance the free employee shuttle Guidelines runs only early morning and • Purchasing Neat appearance is a must. then again early in the Some positions provide in- evening, with special times The best thing about • Post Office arranged for employee door/outdoor uniforms. No parties and events. working at Copper besides extreme jewelry, haircuts, the skiing/snowboardirig are • Administration and no tongue or facial Community the employees! You can • Human piercings. Hair on men look forward to many nights Resources must be held back in a pony Copper Mountain is nestled of fun when you imagine tail no longer than 6 inches in a community called yourself dancing at the an- • Ambassador from the nape of the neck. Summit County at 9,700 nual Christmas party, or Inquire further about our feet. Summit County is winning the raffle at the em- • Property grooming standards. broken into several smaller ployee parties. The most Management resort communities anticipated party of the year Travelina From surrounded by the Rocky is the staff Cardboard • Engineering Denver International Mountains. Our community Derby that happens in Airport offers everything you could April. The adventure is • Building want; restaurants, bars, rand as everyone turns Maintenance If you are flying into Denver g International Airport (DIA) retail and outlet shopping, out to watch crafts of all (about 75 miles east of grocery stores, motels, kinds descend the moun- Copper) Resort Express snowmobiling, x-country tain! (1-800-334-7433) can skiing, etc. provide transportation from Housinq the airport to any address in 77,1 Fre~pently A'sked Questions What jobs do you package. The most II sent my resume, have available? popular benefit is the now what ego I do? Positions We offer full-time, year FREE season pass and Once Copper has Be Available round and seasonal the ability to ski for received your resume, infollowing positions (both full and FREE at all other it will be forwarded to Deprtments part-time) in both the Intrawest Resorts the correct department summer and the winter including Whistler/ for review. The C6rtirffAXL seasons. For a listing of Blackcomb, Mont department will call you all our job Tremblant, Snowshoe, and set up an interview opportunities, complete Stratton, Mont St. if your qualifications fit Lodging/Front with descriptions, visit Marie, Mammoth, and their job requirements. Desk our web site @ Mountain Creek. We If you do not hear from ° Laundry ski-copper.com and go also offer the Real Deal the department within to the Job Opportunities program. 7-10 days, call the ° Reservations section of the site. Employment Center II am an IInternational (970)968-2318 x 6721 ° Sales How do I apply, and applicant, how do II for the correct contact do you require a apply? person to check on your ° Marketing personal interview? Copper Mountain resume yourself. Copper Mountain's employs many ° Ski School Employment Center Internationals during I saw an ad for an accepts online the winter season. All open position, what ° Nursery applications, in-person Internationals are is the salary range? Operations applications (filled out in required to obtain a The salary range for the office, resumes sent working visa prior to most positions is not ° Athletic Club via on-line, by e-mail, employment. advertised. On many or by fax. In most cases positions it depends on ° Retail/Rental we require a personal When does your experience and must be interview. winter season begin discussed with the ° Corner Grocery and end? hiring supervisor. Food& Do you offer Snowfall and weather ° Beverage employee housing? conditions determine Can II submit a Employee housing can when our season begins resume for jobs in Facilities be a challenge in and ends. Usually the several areas of the Maintenance Summit County. Please season runs from early company at the same see page four for November through time? You can apply for ° Conference Ser- housing assistance. Mid-April. as many jobs that are vices open at Copper as you What is the average Do you require a drug would like. If you are ° Accounting starting pray rate? screening? applying for more than The average entry-level Copper Mountain does one position, indicate ° Information wage is approximately not require exactly which positions Systems $7.00 per hour, pre-screening for most you are applying for so of its positions. that we send your What benefits do you However, we do have a resume/application to offer employees? Drug and Alcohol Policy the correct Copper Mountain has a in place. departments. comprehensive benefits . - CHECKIT OUT! HOW TO Local News I , 1: [ 1~ Paper APPLY... ~ • Summit Daily News http://www.summitdaily.com/clas/index.htmi (970)-668-3998, On Line Application • Leadville Herald Democrat (719) 486-0641 We encourage you to fill out an online application. Summit Stage Once you have done this we will route it to the Summit County's Free Public Transportation correct department, but also keep it on file until you PO Box 68, 0224 County Road 1004 arrive in the area and are available for a personal Breckenridge, CO 80424 interview. Please contact or stop by the Telephone: 970-668-0999 Employment Center in Snowbridge Square upon Toll Freer your arrival to Copper Mountain. There, we can Fax: 970-668-4165 f assist you in securing employment. Website: www.co.summit.co.us/summitstage f Stop In & Complete and On Line Application Community Information This is the most effective way to get an interview http://www.summitnet.com with Copper Mountain. Copper on-line can be filled http://frisco.colorado.net out at the Employment Center, through our online http://summitnet.com/chamber/summitmap.html application link above, or at either of the two job fairs held in October. Once you have filled out an Housing Opportunities application, we will attempt to get you an immedi- http://www.vacationlodging.com/seasonal.cfm ate personal interview. http://www.keytotherockies.com http://www.wildernest.com Resumes http://www.leadvillehostel.com Resumes are always welcome! Once you have found a job that you are interested in on our job list, you should fill out an online application (above) and paste your cover letter and resume documents to it, specifying what jobs you're applying for. If you don't have the ability to paste your resume to the online application, you can fax it to (970) 968-2196 or e-mail them to cmr-hr@ski-copper.com. Once we receive your resume and cover letter, we will route them to the appropriate department. The next step is for the departmental supervisor to review your resume and set up an interview 1 if your qualifications fit the job requirements. Immiaration and Control Act In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act, you will be required to provide original documents showing identity and authorization to work in the United States at the time of employment. If you have questions regarding which documents are suitable, please visit the following website: www.americanpayroll.org/new7.html IT'S Or T .e _ All positions require a flexible schedule depending on business, holidays and weather conditions. If you want to meet new people, help people have an experience of a lifetime and want to share your love for skiing or snow- boarding, then Copper Mountain is definitely the place to work. interest T bai* you for your Copper ! I ResforL g ,1 look f ° 1 to seein ym am w4b .1