HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-18 Support Documentation Town Council Evening SessionTOWN COUNCIL
AMENDED
AGENDA
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2002
6:30 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied
upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item.
VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT (VLMD) QUARTERLY MEETING..
(30 MIN)
• Key Strategies
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 min.)
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Vail Village Streetscape Design. (25 min.)
Joe Kracum
Greg Halt ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss, modify, agree and
approve the Vail Village Streetscape Design Objectives Givens
Process Schedule.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Eagle River Water and Sanitation
District needs to replace the waterlines in Vail Village and the Town's
desire to complete the streetscape once the lines are complete
requires the town to have a design.
The Town has hired Wenk Associates to perform this task. This is the
initial meeting and approval needed from the Town Council to begin
the process. As in past projects, the Town Council have reviewed and
approved on the projects approach to include, Objectives Givens
Public. Process Design Process Schedule. Be made aware of the
issues that may be raised and the critical decision points in the
schedule needing council approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Modify and approve the projects
process and goals
3. ITEM/TOPIC: Big Horn Road Overlay Bid Review. (5 min.)
Greg Hall
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/ Deny bid for overlay of
Bighorn Road.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Bighorn Road was last overlaid in 1992,
in order to protect the pavements structural integrity it is now time. for its
next overlay. It is currently within the capital streets maintenance plan
and budget to complete a new. asphalt overlay for the first portion of the
roadway.
The Town of Vail has received three bids for the "Bighorn Road Asphalt
Overlay Project". The Project includes asphalt repair, and a 2" asphalt
overlay beginning on the south side of the East Vail I-70 interchange and
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continuing 4100' along Bighorn Road, ending at Streamside Circle. The
bids received are as follows:
Bids•
Contractor Total Bid
Grand River Construction $148,847.25
B&B Excavating $159,829.70
Elam Construction 159,696.00
The Project is scheduled to begin after the completion of ERW&S Bighorn
Road Waterline Replacement Project that is tentatively scheduled to begin
by July 1st and be completed by September 1st. The asphalt overlay will
begin immediately following ERW&S project and is scheduled to be
completed within 3 weeks of start date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the bid to Grand River Construction.
4. ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution #4, Series of 2002, a resolution
Matt Mire authorizing the purchase of land in the Town of Vail commonly
known as Parcel No. 2103114 15 018 by the Eagle County
Assessor's Office, and legally described as Parcel B, resubdivision
of Tract D Vail Das Schone Subdivision (Hud Wirth) (20 min.)
5.
Matt Mire ITEMITOPIC: Ordinance No. 17, Series 2002, an emergency ordinance
prohibiting the possession sale and use of fireworks within the in Town of
Vail.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance No. 17.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Vail Police Department and Fire
Department have requested such a ban in accordance with Executive
Orders issued by Governor Owens.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 17.
6.
George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #6, Series of 2002, first reading, an
ordinance amending Section 11-1-1, definitions, Section 11-5-2 (L)
prohibited signs, and adding Article D. West Vail Exit #173 to Title
11, Sign Code Regulations, to permit certain off-site advertising in
the Town of Vail, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 6 on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
On February 19, 2002, Rick Scalpello, of Vail Today, along with
several of the restaurant, lodging and gas station owners in West Vail
appeared before the Town Council to request permission from the
Vail Town Council to place additional informational signs along I-70 in
the vicinity of the West Vail exit. The informational signs are blue in
color and intended to inform motorist of the services available at the
upcoming interstate exit. The Vail Town Council gave direction to
staff to proceed to the Planning & Environmental Commission with a
text amendment that would facilitate the installation of I-70 advertising
signs. In providing this direction, the Council stated that the sign
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installation shall only be eligible for West Vail businesses and that no
direction sign shall be placed along the off ramps or frontage roads.
The staff appeared before the Commission on two occasions to
discuss the text amendment. On March 25, 2002, the Planning &
Environmental Commission voted to table the item until several
questions could be addressed.
On April 8, 2002, the staff again appeared before the Commission.
The purpose of the meeting was to respond to four question raised by
the Commission at the March 25th meeting. Following discussion on
the proposed text amendment and two failed motions, the
Commission voted to recommend denial of the request to the Vail
Town Council
On May 7, 2002, the Community Development Department appeared
before the Vail Town Council and presented the status of the project
to date. Upon completion of the staffs presentation the Council
requested the staff return at a later date with an ordinance for
Council's consideration.
A copy of the draft ordinance has been attached for consideration.
7. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #11, Series of 2002, first reading,
Steve Thompson AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTALAPPROPRIATIONS TO
THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER
TAX FUND, AND THE DISPATCH SERVICES FUND OF THE 2002
BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS
AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO. (20 min.)
8.
Matt Mire
Dwight Henninger
ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #12, Series of 2002, 2"d reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 3, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO
CONTRACT FOR TOWING, STORAGE AND/OR SALE OF
ABANDONED VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 7-3A-3 TO
ALLOW FOR CORRECTIONS TO STATUTORY REFERENCE;
AND SETTING FORTH DETAIL IN REGARD THERETO. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance 12 on
second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: A request for this amendment was
made by the Town of Vail Police Department and Chief Dwight
Henninger due to the inordinate amount of time and resources the
P.D. spends dealing with the removal, storage and sale of abandoned
vehicles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 12 on second
reading.
9. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #13, Series of 2002, 2"d reading,
Matt Mire Correcting Ord. #7, Series of 2002, Commission on Special Events.
(5 min.)
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An ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance No. 7, Series of
2002 (Commission on Special Events), providing for corrections and
amendments, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance No. 13
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Ordinance No. 13 will simply correct a
typographical error in Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 13.
10. Town Manager's Report. (5 minutes)
11. Adjournment (9:20 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, JULY 2, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, July 2, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, July 16, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification.
Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2002
6:30 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied
upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item.
VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT (VLMD) QUARTERLY MEETING.
(30 MIN)
• Key Strategies
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 min.)
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Vail Village Streetscape Design. (25 min.)
Joe Kracum
Greg Hall ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss, modify, agree and
approve the Vail Village Streetscape Design Objectives Givens
Process Schedule.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Eagle River Water and Sanitation
District needs to replace the waterlines in Vail Village and the Town's
desire to complete the streetscape once the lines are complete
requires the town to have a design.
The Town has hired Wenk Associates to perform this task. This is the
initial meeting and approval needed from the Town Council to begin
the process. As in past projects, the Town Council have reviewed and
approved on the projects approach to include, Objectives Givens
Public Process Design Process Schedule. Be made aware of the
issues that may be raised and the critical decision points in the
schedule needing council approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Modify and approve the projects
process and goals
3. ITEM/TOPIC: Introduction to the Vail Mountain School Proposed
Russ Forrest Master Plan. (30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: No Action is requested at this
time.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The purpose of this worksession is to
allow the applicant to introduce the Vail Mountain School applications
to the Town Council. The applicant is proposing to amend the 2000
approved master plan for the Vail Mountain School. This project was
also recently presented to the Design Review Board on June 5th,
2002 and to the Planning and Environmental Commission on June 10,
2002.
4. ITEM/TOPIC: Big Horn Road Overlay Bid Review. (5 min.)
Greg Hall
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/ Deny bid for overlay of
Bighorn Road
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BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Bighorn Road was last overlaid in 1992,
in order to protect the pavements structural integrity it is now time for its
next overlay. It is currently within the capital streets maintenance plan
and budget to complete a new asphalt overlay for the first portion of the
roadway.
The Town of Vail has received three bids for the "Bighorn Road Asphalt
Overlay Project". The Project includes asphalt repair, and a 2" asphalt
overlay beginning on the south side of the East Vail I-70 interchange and
continuing 4100' along Bighorn Road, ending at Streamside Circle. The
bids received are as follows:
RiAc•
Contractor Total Bid
Grand River Construction $148,847.25
B&B Excavating $159,829.70
Elam Construction $159,696.00
The Project is scheduled to begin after the completion of ERW&S Bighorn
Road Waterline Replacement Project that is tentatively scheduled to begin
by July 1st and be completed by September 1st. The asphalt overlay will
begin immediately following ERW&S project and is scheduled to be
completed within 3 weeks of start date
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the .bid to Grand River Construction
5. ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution #4, Series of 2002, a resolution
Matt Mire authorizing the purchase of land in the Town of Vail commonly
known as Parcel No. 2103 114 15 018 by the Eagle County
Assessor's Office, and legally described as Parcel B, resubdivision
of Tract D Vail Das Schone Subdivision (Hud Wirth) (20 min.)
6.
George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #6, Series of 2002, first reading, an
ordinance amending Section 11-1-1, definitions, Section 11-5-2 (L)
prohibited signs, and adding Article D. West Vail Exit #173 to Title
11, Sign Code Regulations, to permit certain off-site advertising in
the Town of Vail, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 6 on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
On February 19, 2002, Rick Scalpello, of Vail Today, along with
several of the restaurant, lodging and gas station owners in West Vail
appeared before the Town Council to request permission from the
Vail Town Council to place additional informational signs along I-70 in
the vicinity of the West Vail exit. The informational signs are blue in
color and intended to inform motorist of the services available at the
upcoming interstate exit. The Vail Town Council gave direction to
staff to proceed to the Planning & Environmental Commission with a
text amendment that would facilitate the installation of I-70 advertising
signs. In providing this direction, the Council stated that the sign
installation shall only be eligible for West Vail businesses and that no
direction sign shall be placed along the off ramps or frontage roads.
The staff appeared before the Commission on two occasions to
discuss the text amendment. On March 25, 2002, the Planning &
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Environmental Commission voted to table the item until several
questions could be addressed.
On April 8, 2002, the staff again appeared before the Commission.
The purpose of the meeting was to respond to four question raised by
the Commission at the March 25th meeting. Following discussion on
the proposed text amendment and two failed motions, the
Commission voted to recommend denial of the request to the Vail
Town Council.
On May 7, 2002, the Community Development Department appeared
before the Vail Town Council and presented the status of the project
to date. Upon completion of the staff's presentation the Council
requested the staff return at a later date with an ordinance for
Council's consideration.
A copy of the draft ordinance has been attached for consideration.
7. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #11, Series of 2002, first reading,
Steve Thompson AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTALAPPROPRIATIONS TO
THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER
TAX FUND, AND THE DISPATCH SERVICES FUND OF THE 2002
BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS
AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO. (20 min.)
8.
Matt Mire
Dwight Henninger
ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #12, Series of 2002, 2"d reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 3, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO
CONTRACT FOR TOWING, STORAGE AND/OR SALE OF
ABANDONED VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 7-3A-3 TO
ALLOW FOR CORRECTIONS TO STATUTORY REFERENCE;
AND SETTING FORTH DETAIL IN REGARD THERETO. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance 12 on
second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: A request for this amendment was
made by the Town of Vail Police Department and Chief Dwight
Henninger due to the inordinate amount of time and resources the
P.D. spends dealing with the removal, storage and sale of abandoned
vehicles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 12 on second
reading.
9. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #13, Series of 2002, 2"d reading,
Matt Mire Correcting Ord. #7, Series of 2002, Commission on Special Events.
(5 min.)
An ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance No. 7, Series of
2002 (Commission on Special Events), providing for corrections and
amendments, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
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ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance No. 13
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Ordinance No. 13 will simply correct a
typographical error in Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 13.
10. Town Manager's Report. (5 minutes)
11. Adjournment (9:35 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, JULY 2, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, July 2, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, July 16, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification.
Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 10, 2002
PROJECT ORIENTATION / -Community Development Dept. PUBLIC WELCOME
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits
1. Clark residence - 4887 Juniper Lane
2. Vail Mountain School - 3160 Katsos Ranch Road
3. Town of Vail Public Works Shops - 1289 Elkhorn Drive
4. Lot 4, Spraddle Creek Estates - 1094 Riva Glen
5. Vail Resorts Trampolino - 600 Lionshead Mall
6. Riva Ridge North - 133 Willow Place
7. Baggage t~h?que - 141 E. Meadow Drive
8. Vail Village Inn - 100 E. Meadow Drive
11:30 pm
12:30 pm
Driver: George
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NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board may break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30
Public Hearing -Town Council Chambers ~ 2:00 pm
1. A request for a variance from Section 11-4B-12B (4) Vail Town Code, to allow for a banner,
located at 141 East Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: The Baggage Cheque
Planner: George Ruther
2. A request to rezone the Lodge at Lionshead includingTracts I & J, Block 1, Vail Lionshead
1st Filing from Agriculture Open Space (AOS) to Lionshead Mixed Use -1 (LMU-1) and a
request to rezone 380 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing and 360
East Lionshead Circle/Lot 6, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing from High Density Multiple
Family (HDMF) and Medium Density Multiple Family (MDMF) to Lionshead Mixed Use -1
(LMU-1 ).
Applicant: Lodge at Lionshead, represented by Jeff Bailey.
Planner: Russ Forrest
3. A request for a variance from Section 12-6H-6 (Setbacks), Vail Town Code, to allow for the
construction of a new front entry feature in the front setback at Riva Ridge North, located at
133 Willow Place/Lot 6, Block 6, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: Riva Ridge North Chalets Condo Assoc., represented by Peel/Langenwalter
Architects, L.L.C.
Planner: Bill Gibson
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4. A request for an exemption plat to amend a platted building envelope, located at 1094 Riva
Glen/Lot 4, Spraddle Creek Estates.
Applicant: Spraddle Creek LLC
Planner: George Ruther
5. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6 (Setbacks) Vail Town Code, to allow for an
addition in the front setback, located at 4887 Juniper Lane/Lot 76, Block 4, Bighorn 5th Addition.
Applicant: Stephen & Jackie Clark
Planner: Allison Ochs
6. A request for a conditional use permit, to allow for a private outdoor recreation facility, located at
600 Lionshead Mall/Tract D, Vail Lionshead 1St Filing.
Applicant: Vail Resorts
Planner: George Ruther
7. --. A request for a recornmertdatiur~ to the Vail Town Council, of a text amendment to Title 12,
-Section 2-2, to amend the definition of "Fraction Fee Club" and to amend Title 12, Section
16-7A-8, to amend the Use Specific Criteria & Standards, and setting forth details in regard
thereto.
Applicant: Rob Levine
Planner: George Ruther
8. A request for an amendment to the approved development plan; a request for conditional
use permits to allow for the construction of Type III EHU's, to allow for an expansion of the
Vail Mountain School, to allow for a private outdoor recreation facility, to allow for a private
school/educational institution and to allow for temporary modular classroom structures; a
request to modify the official Rockfall Hazard Map to indicate approved mitigation; a request
for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a rezoning from Two-Family Residential
to General Use (Tract C); a request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council to
amend the land use designation from Low Density Residential to Public/Semi-Public (Tract
C) and a request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a text amendment to
Section 12-8A-8 (Density) Vail Town Code to amend the GRFA requirements in the
Agricultural and Open Space Zone District, located at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road /Lots 11 &
12, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing and Tract C, Block 1, Vail Village 12th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Mountain School, represented by Braun Associates, Inc.
Planner: Russ Forrest
9. A request for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, to
allow for the continued conversion of accommodation units into employee housing units and
a request for a conditional use permit, to allow for Type III employee housing units located
at the Vail Village Inn, 100 East Meadow Drive/Lots M,N and O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1St
Filing.
Applicant: Daymer Corporation
Planner: Russ Forrest
10. A request for a conditional use permit and an amendment to a development plan in the
General Use Zone District, to allow for an addition to the Town of Vail Public
Works Shops, located at 1289 Elkhorn Drive/Unplatted.
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Victor Mark Donaldson Architects
Planner: Allison Ochs
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11. A request for a minor subdivision of Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Second Filing (Evergreen
Lodge) and Lot F, Vail Village Second Filing (Medical Center); a request to rezone a portion
of Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Second Filing (Evergreen Lodge) from Special
Development District No. 14 to Lionshead Mixed Use 1; a request to rezone a portion of Lot
2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Second Filing (Evergreen Lodge) from Special Development
District No. 14 to General Use; a request to rezone a portion of Lot F, Vail Village Second
Filing (Medical Center) from General Use to Lionshead Mixed Use 1; and a request to
amend the study area defined in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and setting
forth details in regards thereto, located at 250 S. Frontage Rd. West /Lot 2, Block 1, Vail
Lionshead 2"d Filing and 181 South Frontage Road West / Lots E and F, Vail Village
Second Filing.
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Applicant: Evergreen Hotel and the Vail Valley Medical Center
Planner: Allison Ochs
WITHDRAWN
A.request for. a ~~aran_ce.from_~Section 11-4B-12B (4) Vail Tovvn Code,, to allow for a second
_ Business projecting sign, located at 1OO East Meadow Drive/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1Sc
Filing.
Applicant: Master Gallery
Planner: Bill Gibson
WITHDRAWN
Approval of April 22, 2002 and May 13, 2002 minutes
Information Update
Staff Approvals
1999 Gore Creek Property Trust PEC02-0021.
Condominium Plat Review.
303 Gore Creek Drive, Vail Rowhouse/Lot 13, Block 5, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: 1999 Gore Creek Property Trust, represented by Jay K. Peterson
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The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-
2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
Community Development Department
Published June 7, 2002 in the Vail Daily.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, June 5, 2002
3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING RESULTS
PUBLIC WELCOME
PROJECT ORIENTATION /LUNCH -Community Development Department 12:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Clark Brittain
Bill Pierce
Hans Woldrich
Charlie Acevedo
SITE VISITS 2:00 pm
1. Connelly residence - 5148 Gore Circle
2. Kuchar residence - 5122 Grouse Lane
3. Ryerson residence - 4859 Meadow Drive
4. Vail Mountain School - 3160 Katsos Ranch Road
5. Hoffman residence - 2665 Bald Mountain Road
6. Kaplan residence - 3030 Booth Creek Drive
7. Dauphinais Moseley - 1793 Shasta Place
8. Pal residence - 1150 Westhaven Lane
Driver: George
PUBLIC HEARING -TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Connelly residence DRB02-0159. Bill
Final review of proposed re-roof.
5148 Gore Circle/Lat 5, Block 3, Bighorn 5th Addition.
Applicant: Michael & Sally Connelly
MOTION: Bill Gibson SECOND: Charlie Acevedo VOTE: 4-0
CONSENT APPROVED with the condition that the applicant comply to all staff
conditions.
2. Kuchar residence DRB02-0144 Bill
Final review of proposed re-roof.
5122 Grouse Lane/Lot 7, Block 1, Gore Creek Subdivision
Applicant: John R. Kuchar
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-1 (Brittain opposed)
DENIED
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3:00 pm
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3. Montalvo residence DRB02-0086 George
Final review of garage addition and new landscaping.
748 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 7, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch 2~d Filing.
Applicant: Mario Montalvo, represented by Steve Riden Architect
MOTION: Bill Gibson SECOND: Charlie Acevedo VOTE: 4-0
CONSENT APPROVED with the condition that the applicant comply to all staff
conditions.
4. Kaplan residence DRB02-0134 Bill
Final review of proposed minor alterations.
3030 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 5, Block 3, Vail Village 11th Filing
Applicant: Gilda Kaplan, represented by Michael Hazard
MOTION: Bill Gibson SECOND: Charlie Acevedo VOTE: 4-0
CONSENT APPROVED with the condition that the applicant comply to all staff
conditions.
5. Vail LLC residence DRB02-0102. Bill
Final review of a proposed addition.
1250 Westhaven Circle/Lot 30, Glen Lyon Subdivision
Applicant: Vail LLC, represented by William Restock Architect
MOTION: Bill Gibson .SECOND: Charlie Acevedo VOTE: 4-0
CONSENT APPROVED with the condition that the applicant comply to all staff
conditions.
6. Reimers residence DRB-02-0066. Bill
Final review of new single-family residence.
3275 Katsos Ranch Road/Lot 11, Block 1, Vail Village 12th Filing.
Applicant: John & Gina Reimers, represented by JMP Architects
MOTION: Bill Gibson SECOND: Charlie Acevedo VOTE: 4-0
CONSENT APPROVED with the condition that the applicant comply to aft staff
conditions.
7. Hoffman residence DRB02-0162. Allison
Conceptual review of a proposed primary/secondary residence & separation request.
2665 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 9, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing.
Applicant: Scott Hoffman, represented by RKD Architects.
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
MOTION: Charles Acevedo SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 4-0
TABLED -SEPARATION REQUEST
8. Moulton residence DRB02-0153 George
1793 Shasta Place/Lot 48, Vail Village West 1St Filing.
Applicant: DMC Inc.
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
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9. Pal residence DRB02-0139. Allison
Conceptual review of proposed new residence.
1150 Westhaven Lane/Lot 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision
Applicant: Joe & Lucie Pal, represented by Steven James Riden
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
10. Ryerson residence DRB02-0146. Bill
Conceptual review of proposed addition and tower.
4859 Meadow Drive/Lot 16, Block 5, Bighorn 5t" Addition.
Applicant: Tony & Cindy Ryerson, represented by Beth Levine, Architect.
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
11. Lot 4, Spraddle Creek DRB02-0171. George
Conceptual review of new single family residence.
1094 Riva Glen/Lot 4, Spraddle Creek Estates Subdivision.
Applicant: Michael English
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
12. Vail Mountain School DRB02-0136. George
Conceptual review of new structures, parking and faculty housing.
3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Lots 11 & 12 and Tract C, Vail Village 12t" Filing.
Applicant: Vail Mountain School, represented by Braun Associates, Inc.
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
13. Donovan Park Pavilion George
Conceptual review of the preliminary design for the Donovan Park Pavilion and the proposed
of alternative building materials.
South Frontage Road/Unplatted
Applicant Town of Vail, representated by Vail Architecture Group
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
Staff Approvals
Gardner residence DR602-0132. Bill
Window addition and door change.
4800 Meadow Drive, Riverbend at VaiULot 9, Bighorn Subdivision 5t" Addition.
Applicant: Barbara F. Gardner
Anderson residence DRB02-0133. Allison
Change to driveway.
4995 Juniper Lane/Lot 9, Block 5, Bighorn 5t" Addition.
Applicant: Mats & Andrea Anderson
Axelrod residence DRB02-0141. Allison
New hot tub.
1977 Circle Drive/Lot 25, Buffehr Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Art & Judith Axelrod
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Treetops Condominiums DRB02-0127. Allison
Addition of storage units in garage.
452 E. Lionshead Circle, Treetops Condo/Lot 6, Vail Lionshead 1St Filing.
Applicant: Treetops Association
Agneberg residence DRB02-0142. Allison
Addition of bedroom/bath into existing crawlspace.
1090 Vail View Drive, Unit B1, Telemark Townhouse/Lot B1, Block B, Lions Ridge 1St Filing.
Applicant: Larry Agneberg
Hoyt Young residence DRB02-0119.
Deck and hot tub addition.
2764 S. Frontage Rd. West/Stephens Subdivision.
Applicant: Louise Young and Brian Hoyt
Allison
Gillett residence DRB02-0147. Judy
New fence on deck.
2565 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 14, Block 1, Vail Village 13th Filing.
Applicant: Bill Joseph & Associates
Young/Hoyt residence DRB02-0148.
Rock facing on fagade.
2764 S. Frontage Rd. West/Stephens Subdivision.
Applicant: Louise Young and Brian Hoyt
Judy
All Seasons Condominiums DRB02-0145. Bill
Courtyard pavers and walkway repair.
434 Gore Creek Drive, All Seasons/Lot B, Block 3, Vail Village 5th Filing.
Applicant: All Seasons Condo Association
Johnston residence DRB02-0154. Bill
Change to approved plan of interior conversion w/additional square footage.
1184 Cabin Circle/Lot 2, Block 2, Vail Valley 1St Filing.
Applicant: Paul & Sarah Johnston
Cummings residence DRB02-0123. Bill
Change to approved plans (revised site/grading/landscape plan).
5135 Main Gore Drive/Lot 27, Block 19, Vail Meadows 1St Filing.
Applicant: Greg & Janice Cummings
Siverly residence DRB02-0165. Judy
Removal of dead aspen trees.
1693 Matterhorn Circle/Lot 17-B, Matterhorn Village
Applicant: Terry Siverly
Vincent residence DRB02-0170. Allison
Additional landscaping between Austria Haus and Village Center.
122 E. Meadow Drive, Village Center./Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: E{izabeth Vincent, represented by Fieldscape
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Schierholz residence DRB02-0151. Allison
Enlarge 3 existing decks.
4564 Timber Falls Court/Timber Falls Condominiums.
Applicant: John C Schierholz, represented by Morter Architects
Giovanny Alexander DRB02-0113. Bill
New sign.
192 Gore Creek Drive, #160, The Lodge at Vail/Lots A,B, & C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: James Knowles
Pismo Fine Art Glass DRB02-0138. Allison
122 E. Meadow Drive, Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: Pismo Gallery LLC
Hicks residence DRB02-0161. Allison
Deck resurfacing and extension.
185 Forest Road/Lot 25, Block 7, Vail Village 1St Filing.
Applicant: Ed & Gloria Hicks
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in
the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage
Road. Please call 479-2138 for information. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour
notification. Please call 479-2356,Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
5
TOWN COUNCIL
AMENDED
AGENDA
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2002
6:30 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied
upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item.
VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT (VLMD) QUARTERLY MEETING.
(30 MIN)
• Key Strategies
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 min.)
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Vail Village Streetscape Design. (25 min.)
Joe Kracum
Greg Hall ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss, modify, agree and
approve the Vail Village Streetscape Design Objectives Givens
Process Schedule.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Eagle River Water and Sanitation
District needs to replace the waterlines in Vail Village and the Town's
desire to complete the streetscape once the lines are complete
requires the town to have a design.
The Town has hired Wenk Associates to perform this task. This is the
initial meeting and approval needed from the Town Council to begin
the process. As in past projects, the Town Council have reviewed and
approved on the projects approach to include, Objectives Givens
Public .Process Design Process Schedule. Be made aware of the
issues that may be raised and the critical decision points in the
schedule needing council approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Modify and approve the projects
process and goals
3. ITEM/TOPIC: Big Horn Road Overlay Bid Review. (5 min.)
Greg Hall
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/ Deny bid for overlay of
Bighorn Road.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Bighorn Road was last overlaid in 1992,
in order to protect the pavements structural integrity it is now time for its
next overlay. It is currently within the capital streets maintenance plan
and budget to complete a new asphalt overlay for the first portion of the
roadway.
The Town of Vail has received three bids for the "Bighorn Road Asphalt
Overlay Project". The Project includes asphalt repair, and a 2" asphalt
overlay beginning on the south side of the East Vail I-70 interchange and
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continuing 4100' along Bighorn Road, ending at Streamside Circle. The
bids received are as follows:
Bids:
Contractor Total Bid
Grand River Construction $148,847.25
B&B Excavating $159,829.70
Elam Construction $159,696.00
The Project is scheduled to begin after the completion of ERW&S Bighorn
Road Waterline Replacement Project that is tentatively scheduled to begin
by July 1st and be completed by September 1st. The asphalt overlay will
begin immediately following ERW&S project and is scheduled to be
completed within 3 weeks of start date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the bid to Grand River Construction.
4. ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution #4, Series of 2002, a resolution
Matt Mire authorizing the purchase of land in the Town of Vail commonly
known as Parcel No. 2103 114 15 018 by the Eagle County
Assessor's Office, and legally described as Parcel B, resubdivision
of Tract D Vail Das Schone Subdivision (Hud Wirth) (20 min.)
5.
Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No. 17, Series 2002, an emergency ordinance
prohibiting the possession sale and use of fireworks within the in Town of
Vail
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance No. 17.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Vail Police Department and Fire
Department have requested such a ban in accordance with Executive
Orders issued by Governor Owens.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 17.
6.
George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #6, Series of 2002, first reading, an
ordinance amending Section 11-1-1, definitions, Section 11-5-2 (L)
prohibited signs, and adding Article D. West Vail Exit #173 to Title
11, Sign Code Regulations, to permit certain off-site advertising in
the Town of Vail, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 6 on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
On February 19, 2002, Rick Scalpello, of Vail Today, along with
several of the restaurant, lodging and gas station owners in West Vail
appeared before the Town Council to request permission from the
Vail Town Council to place additional informational signs along I-70 in
the vicinity of the West Vail exit. The informational signs are blue in
color and intended to inform motorist of the services available at the
upcoming interstate exit. .The Vail Town Council gave direction to
staff to proceed to the Planning & Environmental Commission with a
text amendment that would facilitate the installation of I-70 advertising
signs. In providing this direction, the Council stated that the sign
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An ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance No. 7, Series of
2002 (Commission on Special Events), providing for corrections and
amendments, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance No. 13
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Ordinance No. 13 will simply correct a
typographical error in Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 13.
10. Town Manager's Report. (5 minutes)
11. Adjournment (9:20 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, JULY 2, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, July 2, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, July 16, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification.
Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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Local Marketing District
Hand-out for Town of Vail 06/18/02
1. Review of Broad Parameters
^ Increase emphasis on Internet, Group & Drive Marl:ets
^ Maintain emphasis on Research, Cross-Sell, Public Relations, Database
^ Contingency Fund
^ Measurability
2. 2003 Key Strategy Buy ins within Segmentation
1. Group
^ Strategic Utilization of group database
^ Print y
• Decrease print in 5-Key Markets
• Increase presence in secondary markets.
• Travel
• Increase in travel budget
• Reduce travel to key Markets by one-third
• Explore trade-show/Trade mission opportunities in key
secondary markets
• Increase Telemarl:eting
• Significantly increase dollars for FAM trips and customer events
• Benchnlarl:ing Marriott Masters
• Increase focus on an-line capabilities
• Seamless process
2. Destination/Drive
^ Include Drive Markets as part of Destination Campaign
^ I<ey Market/Region emphasis
^ Appropriate local media mix (may include Print, Radio, Database, Cable,
Distribution channels, Billboard)
^ Significant increase in cross-sell
- leverage cultural message
^ Response Driven emphasis vs. image campaign
^ Continue Database Marketing
- Expand lodge participation
^ Internet focus is on distribution/visitation vs. revamp
^ Maintain Public Relations efforts
• Consider impact of advertisement buys .
• Move some PR dollars from Group to Destination
• Tie PR efforts to checlaist of marl:ets/publications for
accountability
• Campaign to contain cultural messa~ing~
• Campaign to be coordinated with opportunities to levera~Te Colorado
Canlpalgll
^ Continue media sponsorship
• Enol•moUS OppOI'ttlnlty Wlth n11111maI dollars, need seed dollars
3. Front Range
• Grow FR Database -Acquisition
• Promotional Emphasis
• Some reallocation of funds to destination/drive
• Continue guerilla efforts with Database implications
After reviewing previous Council appointments and terms, and based on the votes garnered by each of
your recent appointees, staff recommends the following term appointments. Unless I hear differently,
these appointments will be reviewed and voted upon at your next regular meeting sitting as the VLMD
Board of Directors on June 18. Recognizing your direction, as well, was to ensure "staggered" terms, the
term appointment recommendations are:
CHRISTINE WERNER, replaces Ross Boyle (1 year term expiring 12/02)
MIA VLAAR, replaces Bob Batchelor (1 year term expiring 12/02)
KELLI MCDONALD, replaces Bill O'Connell (2 year term previously expiring 12/03, changed to
12/02))
BETH SLIFER, 1 year term expiring 12/02
KENNY FRIEDMANN, serves at the pleasure of the Council, term expiring 12/03
STEVE ROSENTHAL, serves at the pleasure of the Council, term expiring 12/03
SALLY HANLON, term expiring 12/03
GREG MOPPET, term expiring 12/03
CHRIS JARNOT, term expiring 12/04
BOB LLEWELLYN, term expiring 12/04
PAM STENMARK, term expiring 12/04
Given this scenario, Council would then interview in December'02 to begin serving January '03.
Again, please let me know if you have any questions about this.' Thanks!
CC: Bob McLaurin; Frank Johnson; Mary Caster
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Vail:, CO 81657
Dear Pam:
Thank you for choosing Vail Resorts for a seat on the Vail Local Marketing
District's. Advisory Committee. As we indicated in our letter of interest, we would
like to designate Chris Jarnot, our Vice President of Marketing for Vail as our
representative. We look forward to the continued success of the Committee in its
new form.
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Presentation to Town Council
18 June 2002
The initial directions from Town Council for the Vail Village Streetscape Design
will be addressed in the presentation on 18 June. The areas in need of
agreement or decision include:
Opportunities
Objectives
Givens
Issues
Process
Schedule
Each of these topics will be addressed individually with a request from Town
Council for agreement, amendment, or decision. For your review, the
presentation slides are included in this package along with a summary of the
public process and schedule.
Town of Vail
Public Works Department
Vail Village Streetscape Design
June 11, 2002
Wenk Associates, Inc.
Public Process:
Creating a working partnership with the Vail community, specifically retailers and property owners
within the Village, will be critical to project implementation. The community must be assured that
their issues and concerns are listened to and addressed, not only in design concepts but also in
the development of construction sequencing and phasing plans.
The consultant team will offer three venues for public involvement, which ultimately will guide the
project and consultant team through the design and approval process. The Town of Vail is
currently making arrangements for a storefront office within the project area. This ongoing
presence will undoubtedly aid the consultant team and its connection with the community and will
offer a location to display plans, sketches, etc. as the design develops. In addition, the consultant
team and the Town of Vail staff will work in conjunction provide media and Internet access to
project information at various design milestones.
Initial Public Workshop, June 26-28
The consultant team will participate in a three-day public workshop during the initial start-up
portion of the project. The objective of the consultant team will be to solicit community input on
project issues and possible design concepts/program. The format will include meetings with
various scheduled focus groups from the Vail community (ex. retail, residents) for approximately
3-5 hours per day. The consultant team will participate in a design charette to document, both
graphically and written, issues/comments voiced by the community groups. At the conclusion of
the workshop, the consultant team will present issues and concerns identified by the community
via a public open house/meeting.
Preliminary Public Workshop Agenda:
June 26:
• Initial project kickoff, site walk through, and coordination meeting with Town of Vail
representatives.
• Scheduled focus group sessions
• Team charette
June 27:
• Scheduled focus group sessions
• Team charette
June 28:
• Scheduled focus group sessions
Team charette
• Public presentation of project issues and identification of design programming
opportunities
Ongoing Community Meetings, July 11, 25; August 8, 22; September 5, 19; October 17
The consultant team will participate in seven community meetings at consistent intervals
throughout the design process. These meetings will provide critical input from the community on
important design decisions and progress which will aid the consultant team in achieving civic
objectives established by the Town Council and Vail community.
Preliminary Community Meefinp Topics:
July 11:
• Review project issues and present preliminary concept/design program.
July 25:
• Approve concept/design program, review schematic design progress, and present
snowmelt options/cost-benefits.
August 8:
• Review schematic design progress.
August 22:
• Review approved schematic design and review design development progress.
September 5 and 19:
• Review design development progress.
October 17:
• Review approved design development documents and preliminary construction phasing
and sequencing plan.
One on One or Small Group Meetings, Weekly meetings from June 19-November 5
The consultant team will participate in one on one or small group meetings at a designated
time(s) each week during the various design phases. These meetings will be critical in gaining
community consensus on proposed improvements to the village. In addition, these meetings will
be useful in hearing and addressing individual issues that may be potential "deal breakers" and
working on conditions that are geographically localized.
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- Presentation to Town Council
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Opportunity Statement
Streetscape Civic Objectives
Givens
Issues
Process
Schedule
Opportunity Statement .!
^ All municipal water mains within the Village Core
need upgrading, and with the streets excavated,
there is an opportunity for enhancing the Village
and coordinating the work for minimal impact
^ An opportunity to consider the use of the VRI Front-
Doorproject and committed streetscape funds
^ An opportunity to address the issues of the various
Master Plans: 1991 Streetscape, Transportation,
Drainage, Snowmelt, Loading & Delivery, and AIPP
[Opportunity Statement
^ An opportunity to implement projects in the on-
going Vail renaissance
^ An opportunity to address the deteriorating
infrastructure
Opportunities, Objectives, Givens,
Issues, Process, Schedule 1
Vail Village Streetscape Design
Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
^ Vail's Vision guides the process "To be the
premiere mountain resort community" and the 1991
Streetscape Master Plan grounds the design
^ Establish a high level of enduring quality and an
overall character that is sensitive to the
community's alpine setting
^ Create an interesting and integrated network of
plazas, walkways, and streets within the pedestrian
village
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^ Design public spaces that encourage people to
interact with one another and support special
events, street performances, and a variety of
comfortable seating
^ Increase the level of interest and visual stimulus in
the pedestrian environment by adding fountains,
public art, street furniture, color, texture and
landscaping which emphasize craftsmanship and
creative design
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^ Create an inviting evening experience for
pedestrians through a creative and subtle plan for
lighting of buildings and landscaping
^ Create a physical environment that better supports
the year-round economic performance of retail,
restaurant and lodging businesses by improving the
pedestrian accessibility through design of public
access, visibility and street edge relationships.
^ Improve the ability of visitors to orient themselves
and find destinations through signage, accentuation
of public spaces, stronger landmarks and emphasis
on view lines
Opportunities, Objectives, Givens,
Issues, Process, Schedule 2
Vail Village Streetscape Design
- Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
Streetscape Civic Objectives
^ Operational considerations include safety, drainage,
snow & ice, transportation, and loading & delivery,
and capital costs as well as operation and
maintenance costs should be addressed
^ Design will consider the compatibility of adjacent
uses for guests, businesses and residents in the
relationship between the indoor and outdoor spaces
^ Involve the community members who will be
affected by the plan so that the final product
represents their needs and goals
Agreem nt on Objectives
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^ Plans are grounded in community consensus
^ Design team will consider all ideas for
improvements and follow-up closure communicated
^ Design will be from building edge to building edge
^ Snowmelt will be investigated and decided upon
early in process
^ Public art will be integrated into design
^ Phasing plans are coordinated, minimize impact,
and make sense
Opportunities, Objectives, Givens,
Issues, Process, Schedule 3
Vail Village Streetscape Design
Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
rGivens
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^ Plan is constructible and developed in packages to
minimize impact on Village Core during July -
August peak summer season
^ Plans will include a base plan, which will meet the
needs within the budget
^ First phase of construction will commence in the
Spring of 2003
^ Minimum emergency and maintenance vehicle
requirements will be met
^ Safety and public welfare will not be jeopardized
^ Town Council is the final decision-maker
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^ Snowmelted Streets: AII, Some, Phased, or None
^ Building lines v. property lines
^ Funding and cost sharing of capital improvements
and operations and maintenance
^ Build-to lines may be considered to enrich or
improve the public space and enliven the retail
environment
^ Defining the base improvements so that future
expandability is incorporated in the design
Opportunities, Objectives, Givens,
Issues, Process, Schedule 4
Vail Village Streetscape Design
Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
Issues
^ Stakeholders have different needs and will have
differing ideas on spatial programming
^ Potential changes to known landmarks -Children's
Fountain, Founder's Plaza, and Checkpoint Charlie
^ Potential introduction of new structures -public
restrooms, new Checkpoint Charlie, and boiler
plants
Awaren ss of Issues
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~. Objectives, Givens, Issues, and Process
s. Concept Development, including snowmelt
s. Schematic Design
a. Design Development
s. Construction Phasing
s. Improvement Funding
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a. Construction Phases
Opportunities, Objectives, Givens,
Issues, Process, Schedule 5
Vail Village Streetscape Design
Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
rPublic Process
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Design process is guided by the public process
Process requires that all stakeholders be
approached and encouraged to participate
• Venues for public involvement
• Initial Public Workshop (26-28 Jun)
• Solicit Community Input on issues and
design concepts
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• Ongoing Community Meetings (Biweekly)
• Topics include project issues, preliminary
concept/design program, snowmelt options,
schematic design, design development,
construction phasing and sequencing
• Present topic at meeting, request input,
review at following meeting for consensus
• One-on-One or Small Group Meetings
(Continuous)
• Store-front design office presence
• Media, Website, etc
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Issues, Process, Schedule 6
Vail Village Streetscape Design
Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
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i. Objectives, Givens, Issues, and Process
• Present and obtain approval from Town Council
• 3-day Public Workshop (26-28 Jun) with Focus
Groups
• Community Meeting (11 Jul)
z. Concept Development, including snowmelt
• Community Meetings (11 Jul, 25 Jul)
• Present and obtain approval from Town Council
(6 Aug)
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s. Schematic Design
• Community Meetings (8 Aug, 22 Aug)
• Workshop with DRB & PEC
• Present and obtain approval from Town Council
(20 Aug)
a. Design Development
• Community Meetings (5 Sep, 19 Sep)
• Present and obtain approval from Town Council
(1 Oct)
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s. Construction Phasing
• Community Meeting (17 Oct)
• Present and obtain approval from Town Council
(5 Nov)
s. Funding Improvements
• Obtain approval from Town Council in Jan
z Construction Documents
• Obtain approval from Town Council to Bid in
Jan-Feb
Opportunities, Objectives, Givens,
Issues, Process, Schedule 7
Vail Village Streetscape Design
Presentation to Town Council
18 Jun 2002
Design Process
s. Construction Phases
Spring 2003
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^ 18 Jun Approval of Objectives, Givens, Issues,
and Process
^ 6 Aug Approval of Concept Design, including
snowmelt decision
^ 20 Aug Approval of Schematic Design
^ 1 Oct Approval of Design Development
^ 5 Nov Approval of Construction Phasing
^ Jan '03 Authorize Construction Funding
Approv Ion Process
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Issues, Process, Schedule
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: June 10, 2002
SUBJECT: A request for an amendment to the approved development plan; a request for
conditional use permits to ailow for the construction of Type 111 EHU's, to
allow for an expansion of the Vail Mountain School, to allow for a private
outdoor recreation facility, to allow for a private school/educational institution
and to allow for temporary modular classroom structures; a request to modify
the official Rockfall Hazard Map to indicate approved mitigation; a request for
a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a rezoning from Two-Family
Residential to General Use (Tract C); a request for a recommendation to the
Vail Town Council to amend the land use designation from Low Density
Residential to Public/Semi-Public (Tract C) and a request for a
recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a text amendment to Section
12-8A-8 (Density) Vail Town Code to amend the GRFA requirements in the
Ag and Open Space Zone District, located at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road /Lots
11 & 12, Block 2, Vail Village 12tH Filing and Tract C, Block 1, Vail Village 12tH
Filing.
Applicant: Vail Mountain School, represented by Braun and Associates
Planner: Russ Forrest
PURPOSE
The purpose of this worksession is to allow the applicant to introduce the Vail Mountain
School applications to the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC). The
applications propose amending the 2000 approved master plan for the Vail Mountain School
(Attachment A). Staff is still evaluating and awaiting additional information to verify the
development statistics for the project. The applicant is requesting that the Planning and
Environmental Commission identify issues to further address in future meetings and to
identify additional information that the PEC may need to make a final decision and/or
recommendation. Attached is a description of the proposal (Attachment B) from the
applicant and an Environmental impact Report (Attachment C).
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
This project involves four properties with the following zoning:
Parcel Zoning Proposed Acreage Owner
Use
1) Lot 12 S, Block 2, General Use 6.1 Acres Vail Mountain
Vail Village 12th School & School
(Current School soccer field &
Site) 84 parking
s aces
2) Lot 12 N, Block 2 Agriculture Open 2000 sq. ft. 1.28 Vail Mountain
Vail Village 12th Space Head Master School (Previously
SpacE (Tennis House and owned by the Boot"-
Courts) portion of Falls Homeowners
soccer field. Associations
3) Lot 11, Block 2, Two Family .408 Vail Mountain
Vail Village 12tt' (lot Residential Soccer Field School
directly west of (Applicant is and cabin
current soccer field) proposing to rezone
to General Use)
4) Tract C, Block 1, Two Family 8 EHUs and 1.28 Vail Resorts
Vail Village 12th Residential 29 parking
(Applicant is spaces + 2
proposing to rezone bus spaces
to General Use
The following is a summary of the applications for this project:
A. Request for an amendment to the approved development plan for the Vail
Mountain School.
The PEC is being asked to consider an amendment to the 2000 Development
Plan for the Vail Mountain School. This involves determining the
development parameters for the site. Approval of a development plan is
integral to approving a conditional use permit for the school.
B. Request for 4 Conditional Use Permits
1) Construction of 8 Type l/l EHUs on Tract C (Currently zoned Two Family
Residential and proposed to be General Use)
2) Expansion of the Vail Mountain School on Lot 12 (s), Block 2, Vail Village
12tH
3) To allow for a private school and recreational facilities on Lot 11.
4) Allow temporary classrooms at the Vail Mountain School during the
construction of the new buildings.
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C. Rezoning of Tract C from Two Family Residential to General Use and a Land
Use map amendment from Low Density Residential to Public/Semi Public.
After further discussions with staff, the. applicant will submit an application to
rezone Lot ~ 7 from Two Family Residential to the General Use District
D. Zoning Text Amendment to allow for 425 sq ft. GRFA credit for home s in
Agriculture and Open Space Zone District.
The 425 GRFA credit applied to other residential zone districts does not apply
to Agriculture Open Space where a single family residential unit is a permitted
use
E. Hazard Map amendment to remove High Severity Rock Fall Hazard designation
from Tract C.
This area is protected from the rock fall berm above Katsos Ranch
F. Design Review Board Application for the entire project.
Note: The applicant will also propose in the near future a Major Subdivision to move
the intersection of Katsos Ranch Rd. and the Frontage Rd. to the east and create a
new right of way.
III. BACKGROUND
2000 Master Plan
On June 8th, 1999, the Vail Town Council discussed the PEC's decision to approve a
conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for the addition of a temporary classroom structure at
Vail Mountain School. The council agreed the CUP could be extended for an additional year
if the applicant presented a master plan to the council within the next year. On April 24th
2000 the Vail Mountain School received approval for a development plan (master plan) and
a conditional use permit for the expansion of a school facilities including eight Type III
employee housing units. Attachment A summarizes the development parameters that were
approved for the master plan.
The plan involves significant improvements constructed in two separate phases.
Phase 1 (June 2000-July 2001) improvements include:
• Demolition of the rockfall mitigation berm
• Removal of the existing temporary classroom structure
• Construction of an eight-classroom wing to the north of the existing building
• An elevator connection to all floors
^ Reconfiguration of the existing access and parking area to allow for the addition of a
"drop off' lane and additional parking.
Phase II (long-term) improvements include:
^ Addition of a 300-seat auditorium
^ Faculty housing
^ Additional classrooms south of the gymnasium
^ Additional parking
It is important to note that the 2002 proposed plan and the approved 2000 master plan
proposes the same number of students (330 students) and 28 class rooms. The 2002
proposal does include a larger auditorium (400 versus 300). The total floor area is
approximately 20,510 more than the 2000 plan. Parking (116 spaces) and employee
housing is proposed to be the same for the 2002 application given the number of students
and faculty will remain the same.
History of the Property
The following is a brief synopsis of Vail Mountain School development over the last 20
years:
1979 -original 2-story building constructed
1984 -north classrooms and rockfall berm constructed (berm is no longer necessary)
1989 -gymnasium and stage addition constructed
1992 -additional story added to existing building
1995 -library expansion
1999 -temporary classroom structure added
IV. ROLES OF REVIEWING BOARDS
Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for
acceptability of use and then by the DRB for compliance of proposed buildings and site
planning.
Planning and Environmental Commission:
Action: The PEC is responsible for final approval/denial of CUP. The PEC will make
recommendations to the Town Council on rezoning land, text amendments, and
modification of hazard designations.
The PEC is responsible for evaluating a proposal for:
Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town.
2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public
facilities and public facilities needs.
3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be
located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to
surrounding uses.
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5. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the
proposed use.
6. The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an
environmental impact report is required by Chapter 12 of this Titfe.
The PEC is also responsible for prescribing the development parameters on GU
zoned land and ensuring the development parameters conform to approved zoning
in other zone districts. The development parameters that must be considered
include:
- Lot area
- Setbacks
- Building Height
- Density
- GRFA
- Site coverage
- Landscape area
- Parking and loading
- Mitigation of development impacts
Design Review Board:
The DRB has no review authority on a CUP, but must review any accompanying
DRB. application.
The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal for:
• Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings
• Fitting buildings into landscape
• Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography
• Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation
• Adequate provision for snow storage on-site
• Acceptability of building materials and colors
• Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms
• Provision of landscape and drainage
• Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures
• Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances
• Location and design of satellite dishes
• Provision of outdoor lighting
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• .The design of parks
Staff:
The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and
plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff
also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines.
Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a
staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a
recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also
facilitates the review process.
Town Council:
The Town Counci! is the final decision making authority. for a rezoning or a text
amendment. Final actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or
by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred
with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the
board's decision.
Rezoning Criteria
Before acting on an application for a zone district boundary amendment, the
Planning & Environmental Commission and Town Council shall consider the
following factors with respect to the requested zone district boundary amendment:
1) The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all the
applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in
the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development
objectives of the Town.
2) The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing
and potential land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding
land uses as set out in the Town's adopted planning documents.
3) The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious,
convenient, workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal
development objectives.
4) The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of
an orderly viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the
amendment serves the best interests of the community as a whole.
5) The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or
beneficial impacts on the natural environment, including but not limited to
water quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and
other desirable natural features.
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6) The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the
purpose statement of the proposed zone district.
7) The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how
conditions have changed since the zoning designation of the subject property
was adopted and is no longer appropriate.
8) Such other factors and criteria as the Commission and/or Council deem
applicable to the proposed rezoning.
Necessary Findings: Before recommending and/or granting an approval of an
application for a zone district boundary amendment the Planning &
Environmental Commission and the Town Council shall make the following
findings with respect to the requested amendment:
~) That the amendment is consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and
policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive-Plan and compatible with the
development objectives of the Town. `
2) That the amendment is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and
appropriate for the surrounding areas.
3) That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious
development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its
natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential
community of the highest quality.
Prescribed Regulations Amendment
Before acting on an application for an amendment to the regulations prescribed
in Title 12, the Planning & Environmental Commission and Town Council shall
consider the following factors with respect to the requested text amendment:
1 j The extent to which the text amendment furthers the general and specific
purposes of the Zoning Regulations.
2) The extent to which the text amendment would better implement and better
achieve the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives, and
policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the
development objectives of the Town.
3) The extent to which the text amendment demonstrates how conditions have
substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how
the existing regulation is no longer appropriate or is inapplicable.
4) The extent to which the text amendment provides a harmonious, convenient,
workable relationship among land use regulations consistent with municipal
development objectives.
5) Such other factors and criteria the Commission and/or Council deem
applicable to the proposed text amendment.
Necessary Findings: Before recommending and/or granting an approval of an
application for a text amendment the Planning & Environmental Commission and
the Town Council shall make the following findings with respect to the requested
amendment:
1) That the amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the
adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail .Comprehensive
Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town; and
2) That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the Zoning
Regulations; and
3) That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious
development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its
natural ernrirorment and its established character as a resort and residential
community of the highest quality.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As this is a worksession, staff does not yet have a recommendation.
VI. ZONING ANALYSIS
Vai{ Mountain School is located in the General Use Zone District. Pursuant to the Town of
Vail Zoning Regulations, the purpose of the General Use Zone District is to:
provide sites for public and quasi-public uses which, because of their special
characteristics, cannot be appropriately regulated by the development standards
prescribed for other zoning districts, and for which development standards especially
prescribed for each particular development proposal or project are necessary to
achieve the purposes prescribed in Section 12-1-2 of this Title and to provide for the
public welfare. The General Use District is intended to ensure that public buildings
and grounds and certain types of quasi-public uses permitted in the District are
appropriately located and designed to meet the needs of residents and visitors to
Vail, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and, in the case of buildings and other
structures, to ensure adequate light, air, open spaces, and other amenities
appropriate to the permitted types of uses. (Ord. 21(1994) § 10).
Sections 12-9C-2 & 3 outline the permitted and conditional uses allowed in the General Use
Zone District. Public and private schools and educational institutions are a conditional use
in the General Use Zone District subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. The
AOS zone District is outlined in 12-8A and the Two Family Residential District is in section
12-6C.
Zoning Analysis _Note: All Numbers for the proposed school are approximate and
need to be further verified.
Lot 12 S and Lot 11 (Assuming Lot 11 is rezoned to General Use)
Zoning: General Use
All development standards in the GU zone district are prescribed by
the PEC
Lot Size: 6.122 acres (Lot 12 S) or 266,674 square feet + .408 acres or 17,772 square
feet = 284, 446 square feet
Lot12S&Lot11
Existing 2000 2002 Proposed
nensity: n/a n/a n/a
Setbacks:
Front/Katsos: 90' 24' 24'
Frontage Rd: 76' 76' 25'
Side: Booth Creek 358' 358' 340'
Rear: 23' 20' 20'
Height: 27' 36' 42 (approx)
Parking: 85 116 84 lot 12/115 total
(includes 2 bus spaces)
Site
Coverage: 22,027 sf (8.26%) (14.1%) 20.9%
Floor Area: 20,488 sf 55,390 75,900
Students 261 330 320
Faculty 43 48 48
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Lot 12 N
Zoning: Agriculture Open Space
Lot Size: 1.28 acres or 55,756 square feet
Existing 2002 Proposed
Density: n/a 1
Setbacks:
North Lot Line: n/a 20'
Booth Falls Rd : n/a 20'
East Lot Line: n/a 85'
Height: n/a 31' (Need to verify}
Parking: 0 Need 2.5
Site
Coverage: n/a 4.8%/5% allowed
Floor Area: n/a 2,425 (proposed)/2000 allowed
Tract C
Zoning: Two Family Residential /Proposed zoning is General Use
Lot Size: 1.28 acres or 55,756 square feet
Existing (allowed) 2002 Proposed
Density: 2/site Not counted towards density
(potential for 3 lots) 6.25/acre (8 EHUs)
Setbacks:
Katsos Ranch west: 20 ft
N. Frontage
North (Katsos)
Height:
Parking:
Site
Coverage:
Floor Area:
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15
33'
2.5/unit
20%
7385/1 lot
11,250/ 3 lots
of 15,000 sq ft.
120'
25'
18
24 approximately
115 total/29 on Tract C
6.5%
5,660 (EHUs excluded from GRFA)
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Summary of Entire Project
Existing 2000 Approval Proposed Plan
Density: n/a 8 EHU's = 4 d.u.'s 8 EHU's = 4 d.u.'s
1 Dwelling Unit (headmaster)
Setbacks:
Main School Building
Front/Katsos: 90'
Side/Frontage Rd: 76'
Side: 358'
Rear: 23'
24'
76'
358'
20'
Faculty Housing
Front/Katsos:
Side:
Rear/Frontage Road:
Height:
Parking
27'
85 spaces
0
36'
Loading:
Site
Coverage:
GRFA:
116 spaces
0
22,027 sf (8.26%) 37,469 sf (14.1%)
n/a 4,800 square feet
Total school 31,990 sf 55,390 sf
Floor Area:
*Site Coverage Detail
20'
25'
350'+
20' - 40'
20'
130'
85'
36' - 42'
115
+ 4 for headmaster res
+ 15 drop-off spaces
1 loading space
65,800 sf (16.7%)*
5,040 sq. ft. (EHUs)
2,425 sf (headmaster)
75,900 sf
Use Parcel Site Cover % of Lot
Residence Boothfalls Parcel (Portion of Lot 12) 2,700 sf 4.8%
Cabin Lot 11 950 sf 5.3%
School Lot 12 58,500 sf 22%
Faculty Housing and Bus Enclosure Tract C 3.650 sf 6.5%
Overall Plan All Parcels 65,800 sf 16.7%
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V11. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD INPUT FROM JUNE 5T" MEETING
• The Design Review Board (DRB) was very supportive of the architectural form of
the building. Specifically they liked the horizontal and vertical variation in the
design.
• The DRB liked the contrast in the use of materials and that several roof materials
would be considered.
• The DRB requested that the applicant look at sinking the gymnasium to reduce
the height of this element to address concerns from adjacent property owners.
• The DRB expressed concern regarding any impact to the aspen stand on Tract
C.
• The DRB asked to see a very sensitive lighting plan. The Board asked that low
level ballard lighting be used.
• The DRB asked the applicant to consider structured parking underneath the
soccer field which could enable the parking to be reduced on Tract C.
• The DRB wanted to make sure that the applicant would ha~~e adequate
landscaping. They were concerned that much of the landscaping was on CDOT
right-of-way and wanted to make sure that they could plant that material.
• DRB asked that a gate be considered for Tract C to prevent non school related
traffic from parking in that lot.
• DRB asked whether a porte-cochere was needed for the entrance to the school.
• The Board inquired whether there was adequate space for loading and delivery.
VIII. DISCUSION ITEMS
1. Circulation and Parking:
There are 115 parking spaces split between two areas with 84 spaces on the
west lot and 29 spaces + 2 bus parking spaces on Tract C. Sixteen spaces are
required for the eight employee housing units. The plan does appear to be
consistent with the 2000 approved master plan in regard to parking. The only
major change in use is a larger auditorium (400 seats versus 300 seats) and the
addition of over 20,000 square feet in floor area (primarily in common space).
Average daily trips are actually reduced on Katsos Ranch Rd with this circulation
plan. The EIR concludes that an auxiliary lane is not needed on the Frontage
Rd. It does state that additional auxiliary parking may be needed for special
events. Public Works is still reviewing parking and circulation. Does PEC want
to see any additional information on this issue?
2. Tract C Site Disturbance
Could site disturbance on Tract C be further reduced by having two way
circulation and a cul-de-sac versus putting an island in the middle of the site?
Also could some of the parking be structured or integrated into the 8 EHUs? The
site disturbance could be reduced by placing the bus parking on the west side of
the school. Also the existing aspen grove on Tract C needs to be included in the
landscape plan to indicate how much of that area would be impacted.
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3. Overall Mass, Site Coverage of the Protect
The proposed site coverage for the School is approximately 22% which
compares to an existing site coverage of 8.26% and an approved site coverage
from the 2000 plan of 14.1 %. The floor area is approximately 20,000 square
feet more than the 2000 approved plan. Should the applicant look at structured
parking or are the proposed berms adequate to screen the proposed surface
parking? Should the gym be sunken to further reduce the height of this element
of the building? Again it should be noted that the DRB was very pleased with the
overall design of the building and felt the articulation of the building reduced the
apparent size of the facility.
4. Emgloyee Housing Units
Eight Employee Housing Units are proposed and the applicant is willing to
consider deed restricting the head masters house on Tract 12 N. If the Head
Masters unit was deed restricted that vvould be 9 EHUs provided by the
applicant. Staff does feel that additional storage is needed for the 8 proposed
EHUs on tract C and that those EHUs need usable open space.
It is important to note that Type III EHUs can be sold or transferred separately. Is
the PEC comfortable with that possibility?
5. Rezoning and Vacating Property Lines
The applicant has stated that they are willing to rezone Lot 11 to General Use
and vacate the property line. This still leaves the Boothfalls lot or 12N zoned
Agriculture Open Space with a portion of the soccer field on both GU and AOS
zoned land. The school has agreed to keep the Boothfalls lot zoned AOS as part
of their negotiations with adjacent property owners. Staff can not find a
regulatory reason to prevent this action. A structure overlapping property
boundaries would be prevented due to set back requirements.
6. Text Amendment for AOS Land
The applicant is asking that the 425 GRFA credit is applied to AOS zoned lands.
The purpose of the Agriculture Open Space Land Is to:
"preserve agricultural, undeveloped or opens space lands from intensive
development while permitting agricultural pursuits and low density residential
use consistent with agricultural and opens space objectives. Parks, schools,
and certain types of private recreational facilities and institutional also are
suitable uses..."
Single-family residential dwellings are permitted uses in the AOS zone District.
Staff can not yet confirm if the 425 credit was specifically not applied to the AOS
zone district for some specific reason. A 425 credit would be a 21 % increase in
the total floor area for a house in the District. It may have been considered to be
inconsistent with the purpose statement for the District. Also since 1990 staff has
contemplated proposing to eliminate the AOS District since agriculture is no
longer a use in the Town of Vail. The PEC should consider that an amendment
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to the AOS Zone District will affect all properties that are zoned AOS. Several
examples of properties zoned AOS include:
Owner
Home Owners Assoc:
Cara Beutel
Bighorn Mutual San Dist
Vail Resorts
Vai! Resorts
Vail Resorts
Lodge at Lionshead
Property
Tract A Vail Potato Patch
Unplatted land east of Nugget Lane
4095 Columbine Drive (pond)
Public Works Snow Dump
Tract E Vail Village 5th (Vistabahn)
615 & 601 Forest Rd (Tennis Courts
and ski way in Lionshead)
Tract I &J Vail Lionshead Filing 1
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Attachment A
2000 Master Plan
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: April 24, 2000
SUBJECT: A request for a conditional use permit to allow for an expansion of the
existing facilities including eight Type III employee housing units at Vail
Mountain School, located at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Part of Lot 12,
Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing.
Applicant: Vail.Mountain School, represented by Gwathmey Pratt
Schultz Architects
Planner: Brent Wilson
I. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for a phased master plan for
long-term development at the Vail Mountain School campus. This conditional use permit
would also include an approval for the construction of eight Type III employee housing
units.
On March 13th of this year, the PEC conceptually reviewed this proposal and requested
that the applicant address the following concerns prior to final review of this proposal:
Employee Housing Units -The PEC stated the school should be required to provide
employee housing at the same rate (30%) as other private developments in the Town.
Based on an increase in capacity from 244 to 300 students, the school would be
required to provide a total of two employee housing units (based on the standard of 1
staff member/10 students * 56 add'I students'`30%). Vail Mountain School is proposing
eight Type III employee housing units. However, due to mobilization costs and
economies of scale, the applicant would like to construct all of the proposed EHU's in
conjunction with "Phase II" improvements.
Traffic Circulation - It has been observed by members of the PEC and the Vail Town
Council that a re-occuring problem during peak traffic flow at the school involves the
"stacking" of cars along the frontage road in anticipation of left and right turn movements
into Katsos Ranch Road. The result is a congested access to the school and impacts to
traffic flow along Katsos Ranch Road and North Frontage Road East. In an effort to
address this concern, the applicant has provided a relocated access and revised parking
and loading configuration for significant additional drop-off capabilities (10 cars at one
time) within the property boundaries. A transportation engineering consultant has
reviewed the proposal and forwarded a traffic study to town staff for review.
Landscaping -The PEC stated the existing and proposed parking areas should be
upgraded to meet the Town's landscape requirements for parking lots. The applicant
has provided a revised landscape plan .based on this input.
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Buffering between the school and housing units -The PEC requested a buffer to
separate the institutional uses from residential uses on the property. The applicant has
revised the site plan to reflect a separation of these uses.
History of the Property
The following is a brief synopsis of Vail Mountain School development over the last 20
years:
1979 -original 2-story building constructed
1984 -north classrooms and rockfall berm constructed (berm is no longer necessary)
1989 -gymnasium and stage addition constructed
1992 -additional story added to existing building
1995 -library expansion
1999 -temporary classroom structure added
On June 8th, .1.999, the Vail Town Council discussed the PEC's decision to approve a
conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for the addition of a temporary classroom structure
at Vail Mountain School. The council agreed the CUP could be extended for an
additional year if the applicant presented a master plan to the council within the next
year. The Vail Town Council reviewed the plan at their March 7th meeting and
expressed unanimous support for the plan. The applicant is requesting final review of
this request from the PEC today.
The plan involves significant improvements constructed in two separate phases.
Phase I (June 2000-July 2001) improvements include:
• Demolition of the rockfall mitigation berm
• Removal of the existing temporary classroom structure
^ Construction of an eight-classroom wing to the north of the existing building
^ An elevator connection to all floors
• Reconfiguration of the existing access and parking area to allow for the addition of a
"drop off' lane and additional parking..
Phase II (long-term) improvements include:
^ Addition of a 300-seat auditorium
^ Faculty housing
^ Additional classrooms south of the gymnasium
^ Additional parking
II. ROLES OF REVIEWING BOARDS
Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for
acceptability of use and then by the DRB for compliance of proposed buildings and site
planning.
Planning and Environmental Commission:
Action: The PEC is responsible for final approval/denial of CUP.
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The PEC is responsible for evaluating a proposal for:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town.
2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public
facilities and public facilities needs.
3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be Located,
including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses.
5. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the
proposed use.
6. The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an
environmental impact report is required by Chapter 12 of this Title.
Conformance with development standards of zone district
- Lot area
- Setbacks
- Building Height
- Density
- GRFA
- Site coverage
- Landscape area
- Parking and loading
- Mitigation of development impacts
Design Review Board:
The DRB has no review authority on a CUP, but must review any accompanying DRB
application.
The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal for:
- Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings
- Fitting buildings into landscape
- Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography
- Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation
- Adequate provision for snow storage on-site
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- Acceptability of building materials and colors
- Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms
- Provision of landscape and drainage
- Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures
- Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances
- Location and design of satellite dishes
- Provision of outdoor fighting
- The design of parks
Staff:
The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and
plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also
-advises the applicant as to compliance with the desigr, guidelines.
Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff
evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a
recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates
the review process.
Town Council:
Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council.
Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials
and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision.
(II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends approval of the applicant's
request for a conditional use permit to allow for an expansion of the existing facilities at
Vail Mountain School, located at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Part of Lot 12, Block 2, Vail
Village 12th Filing, based on the following findings:
That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the
General Use zone district in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be
operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable provisions of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
If the Planning and Environmental Commission chooses to approve this request, staff
recommends the following conditions be placed on the approval:
The applicant shall provide the Town of Vail with an easement for the existing
public bus stop at the southwest corner of the property.
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2. The applicant shall provide the Town of Vail with drainage easements in
accordance with the proposed grading and drainage plans. These easements
will be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit for any proposed
grading activities on the property.
3. Prior to the issuance of any permits for the "Phase II" improvements on the
property, the applicant shall conduct a revised traffic study for staff review to
ensure appropriate mitigatiori measures (if applicable) are addressed in a
manner that is proportional to proposed "build-out" traffic impacts from the
project. It is acknowledged that the threshold for identifying traffic impacts from
this proposal will also include existing conditions and "Phase I" improvements.
4. All housing units on the property shall be required to be deed-restricted as Type
_ III employee housing units. These units must be constructed in conjunction with
approved "Phase II" improvements. Required Type {II deed-restrictions will be
..
recorded prior to the issuance of any permits for Phase II improvements. The
employee housing units will contain full kitchen facilities, as defined in Chapter
12, Vail Town Code.
5. The bicycle path will run with a straight alignment from the parking area to Katsos
Ranch Road ("punched through" the berm while avoiding vegetation). An
easement will be provided to the Town of Vail for the bike path.
IV. ZONING AND THE APPROVAL PROCESS
Vail Mountain School is located in the General Use Zone District. Pursuant to the Town
of Vail Zoning Regulations, the purpose of the General Use Zone District is to:
provide sites for public and quasi-public uses which, because of their special
characteristics, cannot be appropriately regulated by the development standards
prescribed for other zoning districts, and for which development standards
especially prescribed for each particular development proposal or project are
necessary to achieve the purposes prescribed in Section 12-1-2 of this Title and
to provide for the public welfare. The General Use District is intended to ensure
that public buildings and grounds and certain types ofquasi-public uses
permitted in the District are appropriately located and designed to meet the.
needs of residents and visitors to Vail, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and,
in the case of buildings and other structures, to ensure adequate light, air, open
spaces, and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of uses. (Ord.
21(1994) § 10).
Sections 12-9C-2 & 3 outline the permitted and conditional uses allowed in the General
Use Zone District. Public and private schools and educational institutions are a
conditional use in the General Use Zone District subject to the issuance of a conditional
use permit.
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Zoning Ana)ysis
Zoning: General Use
*All development standards in the GU zone district are prescribed by the PEC
V.
Lot Size: 6.122 acres or 266,674 square feet
Existing Phase I Phase II
Density: n/a n/a 8 EHU's = 4 d.u:'s
Setbacks:
Front/Katsos: 90' 78' 24'
Side/Frontage Rd: 76' 76' 76'
Side: 358' 358' 358'
Rear: 23' 23' 20'
Height: 27' 27' 3g'
Parking: 85 spaces .104 spaces 116 spaces
Site
Coverage: 22,027 sf (8.26%) 29,081 sf (10.9%) 37,469 sf (14.1%)
GRFA: n/a n/a 4,800 square feet
Total 20,488 sf 31,188 sf 48,688 sf
Floor Area: (+10,700 sf) (+17,500 sf)
REQUIRED CRITERIA AND FINDINGS -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
A. CONSIDERATION OF FACTORS:
1. Reiati_onship and impact of the use on the development obiec#ives of the Town.
The Vail Land Use Plan applies a "Public/Semi-Public" land use designation on
this property. This category includes uses such as schools, post office, water
and sewer service and storage facilities, cemeteries, municipal facilities, and
other institutions which are located throughout the community to serve the needs
of residents.
Staff believes this proposal is in compliance with all applicable objectives of the
Vail Land Use Plan. Staff believes the proposal furthers the following specific
goals:
1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a
balance between residential, commercial. and recreational uses to serve
both the visitor and the permanent resident.
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1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded
whenever possible.
1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additiona{ growth in existing
developed areas (infill areas).
5.1 Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing,
platted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not
exist.
5.3 Affordable employee housing should be made available through private
efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vai{ with
appropriate restrictions.
5.4 Residential growth should keep pace with the marketplace demands for a
full range of housing types.
5.5 The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded.
Additional employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied
sites throughout the community..
6.1 Services should keep pace with increased growth.
2. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
facilities, utilities schools, parks ahd recreation facilities, and other public
facilities needs.
Staff believes this proposal will impact the following facilities:
Transportation -please refer to item 3 below.
Schools -Planned improvements for the school would increase capacity to
approximately 300 students and provide affordable housing for teachers and
staff. Staff believes the proposal would have a significant positive impact on
educational opportunities in the Vail Valley.
Parks and Recreation -Staff believes the proposed auditorium facility could be
a great amenity to Vail residents if managed via apublic/private partnership. The
applicant has expressed a desire to provide opportunities for public events at the
auditorium when school-related functions are not planned.
3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and parking areas_._
Traffic -The applicant's traffic engineering consultant performed traffic studies at
Vail Mountain School on two occasions. Based on both the consultant's findings
and traffic projections from the town engineer, construction of Phase 11
improvements (specifically, the auditorium) could trigger the need for dedicated
turning lanes.
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The Town Engineer's projections of need are based on the following data: ITE
industry standards, traffic counts for the 15th busiest skier day along the frontage
road, the CDOT access code, and an assumed 300 student enrollment at build-
. out. Staff believes the proposed re-routed access is sufficient to meet the needs
of users for existing and proposed "Phase I" improvements. However, due to
potential fluctuations in student enrollment and traffic patterns, a revised parking
study will be necessary to determine the extent of traffic impacts and mitigation (if
necessary) to ensure a practical implementation of future plans once "Phase I"
improvements have been constructed.
Parking -the Vail Town Code (supplemented by ITE parking standards for
educational facilities) would require a minimum parking space count of 104
spaces (total at build out). However, staff believes a higher number of students
at Vail Mountain School commute by car than at an average high school and that
the minimum 104 spaces should be increased slight)}~. The applicant is
proposing a total of 116 spaces (an increase of 11.5%). Staff believes this is a
preferable, but not excessive, amount of parking.
4. Effect-upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located
including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses
Staff believes the proposed scale and bulk of the additions are consistent with
the existing facility. Additionally, staff does not believe the additions will
negatively impact adjacent uphill structures. The proposed roof ridge height for
the auditorium facility is 1' 8" higher than the existing building ridgelines and less
visually impactive than the existing rockfall mitigation berm and chain-link fence..
B. FINDINGS
The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings
before granting a conditional use permit:
That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the
purposes of the conditional use permit section of the zoning code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. Tha# the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the conditional use permit section of the zoning
code.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4
Series of 2002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE TOWN
OF VAIL COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL N0.2103 114 15 018 BY THE
EAGLE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
PARCEL B, RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT D VAIL DAS SCHONE
SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public
health, safety and welfare to purchase the property commonly known as Parcel No. 2103
114 15 018 by the Eagle County Assessor's Office, and legally described as Parcel B,
Resubdivision of Tract D Vail Das Schone Subdivision ("the Property")
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to buy
and sell the Property.
2. The Town Manager and the town staff are authorized to take whatever
steps are necessary to complete the purchase of the Property by the Town
of Vail from Vail Commons Management Partnership, an Illinois general
partnership.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4t" day of June,
2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 6
Series of 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-1-1, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 11-5-2 (L)
PROHIBITED SIGNS, AND ADDING ARTICLE D. WEST VAIL EXIT #173 TO TITLE 11, SIGN
CODE REGULATIONS, TO PERMIT CERTAIN OFF-SITE ADVERTISING IN THE TOWN OF
VAIL, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2002, the Vail Town Council requested that the Community
Development Department research options for permitting certain off-site advertising along
Interstate 70 at the West Vail Exit (#173); and
WHEREAS, on March 25 and April 8, 2002, the Planning & Environmental Commission
of the Town of Vail held public hearings on the proposed text amendment to the Sign
Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has
recommended at its April 8, 2002 meeting, that this text amendment be tabled until a more
comprehensive sign code amendment can be completed, and has submitted its
recommendation to the Vail Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has determined that the West Vail Exit (#173) is
uniquely different than the other two interstate exits in the Town of Vail in that merchants and
businesses located in the proximity of Exit #173 are vehicular oriented in nature and depend
largely upon interstate traffic for business; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has determined that the placement of Specific
Information and Business Signs along Interstate 70 will be beneficial to the traveling public and
wilt enhance the economic success and viability of the West Vail commercial area; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the best interest of the public health,
safety, and welfare to amend the sign regulations of the Town of Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Title 11, Sign Regulations, of the Vail Town Code shall hereby be
amended as follows:
(deletions are shown in str~gk-/additions are shown bold)
Section 11-1-1, Definitions
SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND BUSINESS SIGN: An official sign with a white
reflective legend and border, on a blue background, that displays the type of
business (Gas, Food, Lodging, Camping) and the interstate exit number which
includes a flat rectangular aluminum information sign that is limited to the display
of the name, brand name, or trademark, logo, symbol for businesses providing
motorists services for gas, food, lodging, camping and/or tourist attractions.
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2002
Section 11-5-2 (L), Prohibited Signs
Off-premises advertising signs or any other sign not pertinent and clearly incidental to
the permitted use on the property where located. This prohibition shall not apply to
Specific Information and Business Signs as defined in Section 11-1-1 of the Vail
Town Code and as further regulated by the Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Chapter 4, Sign Categories
Article D. West Vail Exit #173
SECTION:
11-4D-1: Scope
11-4D-2: Specific Information and Business Signs
11-4D-3: Eligibility
11-4D-1: Scope: This Article concerns the display of Specific Information
and Business Signs at the West Vail exit #173. This Article further
includes the purpose of these signs, size, height, number, type of
service, and location limitations. The following provisions are the
sign regulations for Specific Information and Business Signs (aka
LOGO signs).
11-4D-2 Specific Information and Business Signs:
A. Purpose: To provide directional information along the Interstate
Highway to business establishments offering services for Gas,
Food, and Lodging to the traveling public.
B. Location: West Vail Exit #173 and subject to review and written
approval pursuant to the Rules and Regulations for Specific
Information and Business Signs, as regulated by the Colorado
Department of Transportation.
C. Size: Subject to review and written approval, pursuant to
the Rules and Regulations for Specific Information and
Business Signs, as regulated by the Colorado Department of
Transportation.
D. Height: Subject to review and written approval pursuant to
the Rules and Regulations for Specific Information and
Business Signs, as regulated by the Colorado Department of
Transportation.
E. Number: Four (4) information signs total on the interstate with a
maximum of two per direction of travel and no more than six (6)
business signs per information sign and a maximum of two
directional ramp signs total with no more than one ramp sign per
ramp.
F. Type of Service: The type of services permitted on a Specific
Information sign shall be limited to "gas", "food", and "lodging",
as regulated by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
G. Distance to Gas, Food and Lodging Service Facilities: To be
eligible for a Business Sign to be installed on a Specific
Information Sign the maximum driving distance that a gas, food
or lodging service facility can be located from the ramp terminal
shall not exceed 3/4 (0.75) mile. A gas, food or lodging service
facility that is not within the maximum driving distance shall not
be eligible to participate.
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2002 2
11-4D-3 Eligibility: Participation is limited to only those businesses that
meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the
"Rules and Regulations for Specific Information and Business
Signs" adopted by the Colorado Department of Transportation and
those businesses that are clearly visible to the exiting motorist from
the top or bottom of the exit ramp, as determined by the
Administrator, shall be eligible for participation in the Specific
Information and Business Sign program. The top and bottom of the
exit ramp shall be that area from the start of the exit deceleration
lane to the ramp terminal.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or
phrases be declared invalid.
Section 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in this
ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that
occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or
proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of
any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or
superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall
not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of June, 2002 and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 2"d day of July, 2002, in the Council
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2002 3
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Attest:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 2"d day of
July, 2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Attest:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2002 4
ORDINANCE NO. 17
SERIES OF 2002
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, SALE OR
USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE TOWN OF VAIL, SETTING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION THEROF, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND SETTING
FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, The Town Council has determined that drought conditions within
the Town of Vail and adjoining areas pose an extreme fire danger: and
WHEREAS, The Town Council has further determined that prohibiting the
possession, sale and use of fireworks within the Town of Vail is in the best interest of the
citizens of Vail and the State of Colorado to preserve the safety, health and welfare of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.11 of the Town Charter authorizes the Town Council to
enact emergency ordinances for the preservation of public property, health, welfare,
peace, or safety.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1.
It shall be unlawful for any person within the Town of Vail to possess, sell, offer for sale,
or to use or discharge any fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects material.
Section 2.
For purposes of this ordinance, "fireworks" shall mean any article, device, or substance,
with the primary purpose of producing a visual or auditory sensation by combustion,
explosion, deflagration, or detonation which meets the description of fireworks as set
forth in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials
Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 173.88 and 173.100. In
addition, "fireworks" shall include all items listed in C.R.S. Section 12-28-10(8), defined
as "permissible fireworks." "Fireworks" shall not include toy caps which do not contain
more than twenty-five hundredths of a grain of explosive compound per cap; or highway
flares, railway fuses, ship distress signals, smoke candles, and other emergency signal
devices when possessed or used for emergency signaling. Further, "fireworks" shall not
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2002
include devices used by any law enforcement or fire prevention agency in the
performance of their duties.
Section 3.
Any person violating any provision of this ordinance may be punished by a fine,
imprisonment, or both fine and imprisonment, as set forth in Section 1-4-1 of the Vail
Town Code.
Section 4.
An emergency exists in that the use of fireworks within the Town limits would severely
increase the risk of fire danger, and put the residents of the Town of Vail and surrounding
communities at risk.
Section 5.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed
this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses
or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 6.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 7.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to
revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
Section 8.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and shall terminate on
October 31, 2002.
Section 9.
The Town Clerk is directed that publication of this ordinance shall be made as soon as
practical and no later than ten (10) days following passage.
Ordinance No. 17. Series of 2002
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
this 18th day of June, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building,
Vail, Colorado, and this ordinance shall take effect immediately.
ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 18t" day of June, 2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2002
ORDINANCE NO. 11
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TOWN OF VAIL
GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND, REAL
ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND, AND THE DISPATCH SERVICES FUND OF THE 2002
BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURES OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING
FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 2002 which could not have been
reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enacted Ordinance No. 30,
Series of 2001, adopting the 2002 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficient funds are
available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not otherwise reflected in the Budget, in
accordance with Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and,
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds that it should make
certain supplemental appropriations and budget adjustments as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO that:
Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town
Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations and budget adjustments for the
2002 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure of
said appropriations as follows:
General Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
Heavy Equipment Fund
Dispatch Services Fund
Total
$ 81,813
2,385,490
1,882,676
650,000
4,245
$ 5,004,224
2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part,
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty
imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or
repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL
ON FIRST READING this 18th day of June, 2002, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 2nd day of July, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal
Building, Vail, Colorado.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 4th day of June, 2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #1 of 2002
Revenue Expenditure
Amount Amount
Description Increase Increase Reason
Capital Prujects Fund
Revenue Adjustments
Sales Tax Revenue 500,000 Revise Estimate
Transfer from HEF 650,000 To pay for Shop Improvements
Sale of Assets 675,000 Sale of Old Town Shops
Federal Grant Revenue (300,000) Change Amount to Actual
Projects Rolled from 2001
Loading & Delivery Study
Facility Capital
Street Light Imp. Program
Dobson Ice Arena
Bus Shelter Replacement
Parking Structure Maintenance
Drainage Improvements
Lionshead Improvements
Way Finding Improvements
Radio To~~~er Equipment
Mountain Bell Housing
West Meadow Dr.
Vail Valley Dr.
Project Budgets Amended 2002
Town Shops
Village Streetscape Design
Ruins Project
Land Acquisition
Donovan Park Pavilion
Subtotal Capital Projects Fund
8,396 Ongoing Project
18,999 Replace Community Development Boiler
10,000 Street Lights at Lodge at Vail
15,000 Ongoing Project
20,000 Plexiglas Replacement
67,347 Additional Entry and Exit Equipment for LH Parking Structure
52,696 Lodge at Vail Drainage
150,000 Ongoing Project
160,000 Ongoing Project
74,052 Ongoing Project
20,000 Ongoing Project
79,000 Ongoing Project
85,000 Ongoing Project
775,000 Tiicrease Project to $1.5 million
200,000 Begin Design of Project Cost Shared with RETT Fund
(2,100,000) Removed
2,600,000 In West Vail
150,000 To bring the Pavilion Budget to $2.8 million
1,525,000 2,385,490
Supp Aprop ] of 2002 1 6/13/02 10:13 AM
Proposed Supplemental Appropa°iations and Budget Adjustments #1 of 2002
Revenue Expenditure
Amount Amount
Description Increase Increase Reason
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Projects Rolled from 2001
Black Gore Cr. Sand Mitigation 5,978 Ongoing Project
Pedestrian Bridge Design 18,151 Ongoing Project
Ford Park Plav Ground Safety Improvements 18,307 Ongoing Project
Project Mgt. 14,412 Summer Intern
Nature Center Bridge 35,995 Ongoing Project
Recreation Path. Maintenance 77,144 Ongoing Project
Pine Beetle Control 92,620 Ongoing Project
Donovan Park Lower Bench 813,155 Ongoing Project
Redsandstone Soccer Field 146,052 Ongoing Project
Irrigation Control 75,951 Ongoing Project
Trailhead Signs 99,911 Ongoing Project
Project Budgets Amended 2002
White Water Park 50,000 To Cover Legal Fees
Playground Safety Improvements 85,000 Various Project Sites
Village Streetscape Design 300,000 Begin Design of Project Cost Shared with Capital Project Fund
Sand Mitigation Project 50,000 Contribution to Pagle River Watershed Council
Subtotal RETT Fund 0 1,882,676
Supp Aprop 1 of 2002 2 6113102 10:13 AM
Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #1 of 2002
Revenue Expenditure
Amount Amount
Description Increase Increase Reason
General Fund
20,000
1.799
9.500
4,400
17,000
20,000
6,474
7,055
850
7,715
3,500
900
3,520
899
21,799 81,813
Newsracks Sold, & Charter Revenue
Cable Television Technical Assessment
Architect Fees for Temporary Gynastics Site
Temporary Secretarial Support in Community Dev.
Revise the Town Sign Code
Common Area Assessment for Bright Horizons Space
Plamling & Estimating Gyrmiasties Facility Requirements
Purchase Newspaper Boxes
Lobbyist Fee for Bus Grants
Small Equipment for Fire Dept.
Newsracks Resold
Copy Machine for Finance and Court
Pass Through of Tip for Bus Drivers
Reimbursed Costs
Misc. Revenue
Professional Fees
Professional Fees
Salaries
Professional Fees
Assessment
Professional Fees
Miscellaneous
Professional Fees
Operating Supplies
Equipment Purchases
Equipment Purchases
Employee Bonuses
Subtotal General Fund
Heavy Equipment Fund
Transfer to the Capital Projects Fund
Dispatch Services Fund
Equipment
Total All Funds
650,000 To fund the Town Shop Improvements
4,245 Complete purchase from 2001
1,546,799 5,004,224
Supp 9prop 1 of2002 3 6/13/02 10:13 AM
J
ORDINANCE NO. 13
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 7,
SERIES OF 2002 (COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS), PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, a typographical error occurred in Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002, is hereby
amended as follows:
(Text that is to be deleted is s~Ic~, text that is to be added is underlined).
Section 3. Members -Appointments -Terms
The CSE shall consist of five (5) voting members appointed by the Town Council
to be designated as follows: 1 Retail; 1 Restaurant; 1 Lodging; 1 (from any of 3
categories previously stated); 1 at large. All five voting members shall be residents of the
Town of Vail, own real property within the Town of Vail, own a business in the Town of
Vail, or be employed within the Town of Vail. No current event promoters, producers or
board members of organizations requesting funding, or their en~pleyefs e_ployees, may
serve as voting members. The initial terms of two members of the CSE shall be for one
year, and the initial term of three members shall be for two years, to be appointed in
2002. Thereafter, the council shall annually appoint CSE members to two year terms
every January.
In addition to the five voting members of the CSE, up to ten (IO) honorary
advisory member groups may be included by Council invitation. In order to act as an
honorary advisory member of the CSE, each member group shall nominate one
representative within that group to be ratified by Council. Honorary advisory member
groups shall be approved by council and may include:
Vail Resorts, Inc. (VRI)
Vail Valley Foundation (VVF)
Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau (VVCTB)
Vail Chamber and Business Association (VCBA)
Vail Recreation District (VRD)
Town Council
Town of Vail staff
V LMDAC
Ratified, honorary advisory members shall assist the CSE by providing information,
coordination and consultation and shall not have the power to vote on issues that come
Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2002
before the CSE. The number and terms of such advisory members shall be at the
discretion of the Town Council. Advisory members of the CSE should be individuals
who have a demonstrated expertise in special event production, establishment of criteria
by which to gauge event success, or knowledge of and/or a strong interest in special
events.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed
this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses
or phrases be declared invalid.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has
accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof,
any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or
by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision
hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded
unless expressly stated herein.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent
herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be
construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE
IN FULL ON FIRST READING this day of , 2002 and a public hearing shall
Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2002
be held on this Ordinance on the day of 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
by title only this day of , 2002
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2002
ORDINANCE NO. 12
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3,
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO CONTRACT FOR TOWING,
STORAGE AND/OR SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES; AMENDING
SECTION 7-3A-3 TO ALLOW FOR CORRECTIONS TO STATUTORY
REFERENCE; AND SETTING FORTH DETAIL IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, Title 7, Chapter 3, of the Vail Town Code provides procedures for
removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles within the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Town expends an inordinate amount of time and resources
complying with procedures regarding removal, storage and disposal of abandoned
vehicles within the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to authorize the Town to
contract for- removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles within the Town of Vail
in accordance with C.R.S. § 42-4-1814, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-3A-3 of The Vail Town Code provides an erroneous
citation to the Colorado Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public
health, safety and welfare to adopt these amendments to the Town Code.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
(Text that is to be deleted is ~+,-, text that is to be added is underlined .
Section 1. Section 7-3A-3 of the Vail Town Code is amended as follows:
7-3A-3: IMPOUNDMENT AUTHORIZED:
Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle, attended or unattended, standing
upon any portion of a street or upon any place within this Municipality in such a manner
as to constitute a violation of any section of this Article, or left unattended for a period of
twenty four (24) hours or more and presumed to be abandoned under the conditions
prescribed by Colorado Revised Statutes section ~2i~z 42-4-1802, as amended, the
officer shall require the vehicle to be removed and placed in storage in the nearest garage
or other place of safety designated or maintained by this Municipality, and the charges
Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2002
for towing and storage of such vehicle shall be charged to the owner of the vehicle in
addition to a ten dollar ($10.00) impounding charge.
Section 2. Section 14 is added to Title 7, Chapter 3, of the Vail Town Code to read as
follows:
7-3A-14: RIGHT TO CONTRACT:
Notwithstanding the procedures set out in Sections 7-3A-3 through 7-3A-8 of this
Chapter 3, the Town, at its discretion, may forego said procedures and execute a contract
or contracts for the removal, storage and/or disposal of abandoned motor vehicles in
accordance with C.R.S. ~ 42-4-1814, as amended.
Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail
and the inhabitants thereof.
Section 5. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any
right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the
effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as
commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The
repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously
repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2002
Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE
IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of June, 2002 and a public hearing shall be
held on this Ordinance on the 18th day of June, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
by title only this day of , 2002
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2002
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
RE: Town Manager's Report
DATE: June 18, 2002
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS (CSE) TERM APPOINTMENTS
A five-minute item has been added to the evening meeting to ratify the term
appointments for the CSE newly appointed members. This action was omitted at
the June 4th meeting. The ordinance reads: "The initial terms of two members
of the CSE shall be for one year, and the initial term of three members shall be
for two years, to be appointed in 2002. Thereafter, the Council shall annually
appoint CSE members to two year terms every January."
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS (CSE): ALLOCATING SPECIAL EVENT
AND QUALIFYING CULTURAL EVENTS FUNDING.
The newly passed Ordinances 7 and 13, which call out the specifics of the CSE,
in Section 2 differentiates between Special Events and Qualifying Cultural
Events. Please review the following lists so you may provide direction on these
allocations. The ordinance then states," The Town Council shall establish by
Resolution anon-exclusive list of Qualifying Cultural Events." In order to give the
CSE notice of the general funding available, staff would like to bring this
resolution back to Council on July 2nd.
SPECIAL EVENT - A Special Event is a function whose primary purpose is to
promote an exciting, lively, fun and/or prosperous business climate in one or
more of the Town of Vail's business districts.
$137,307 VCBA stated Special Events Allocation for Y2002
75,000 VCBA/VAIL TODAY street entertainment
308,000 Business License Fee - Y2002 to VLMD
308,500 WCTB Special Events, including:
- Teva Whitewater Festival, May 24-26
- Big Wheel 'n Chili, June 21-23
- Vail America Days, July 4th
- Oktoberfest in Vail, September 13-22
- President Ford's Treelighting
- Event F~~ parch
- CSE ={~acr~itation
160,000 WCTB/r;ecommended but need CSE approval for disbursement
- 3 on 3 Soccer ($20,000)
- WestFest-type event ($50,000) -Fenton
- Vail Sports Fest ($30,000 -less allocated)
- Seed Funding ($60,000)
95,000 VAIL TODAY/Public Works Street Enhancements
20,000 American Ski Classic (Parking in-kind, $2,300)
20,000 Hot Summer Nights (EITHER CATEGORY?)
20,000 StreetBeat (EITHER CATEGORY?)
QUALIFYING CULTURAL EVENT: A Qualifying Cultural Event is a function
whose primary purpose is cultural in nature rather than economic. These events
are typically, but not necessarily, held in a performing arts venue such as Ford
Amphitheater or Dobson Arena. The Town Council shall establish by Resolution
a non-exclusive list of Qualifying Cultural Events.
$ 22,500 Bravo!
7,000 Vail Jazz Festival
12,500 Vail International Dance
Skating Club of Vail/8 days at Dobson
VAIL WHITEWATER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
As you know, there has been discussion about making improvements to the
Whitewater Park since last spring in order to improve it s functionality. Potential
improvements to the park include "pinching" the water at each structure to create
better waves and to increase scouring in the pools, relocating several of the
feature boulders in the pools, and excavating excess material from the pools.
There has been discussion of making the lowest hole, between the two bridges,
into a world class rodeo hole, while making less complicated improvements to
the upper two structures, perhaps creating a beginner level wave, and an
intermediate level wave. Several people have also brought up the possibility of
rebuilding the bank on the Village Center side of the creek to be sturdier and
more attractive.
All of the possible improvements are tied to two things. The first and most
important is how the proposed improvements will affect the 100 year flood plain.
Town code indicates that grading in the flood plain cannot "negatively impact
adjacent property." Determining this will require engineering studies based on
the new FEMA floodplain maps and the survey of the existing park. The second
issue is the timing of the replacement of the pedestrian bridge. Both projects
should occur at the same time, most likely starting in early October of this year.
Below is the estimation of costs associated with the improvements. Keep in mind
that until the engineering study is completed it is difficult to know the potential
extent of the project. Amore accurate estimation can be made at that time:
Completion of engineering study $ 7,500
Project Management by Gary Lacy $ 4,000
Improvements to third hole $ 20,000
Improvements to remainder of park $ 35,000
Repair north stream bank $ 15,000
$ 81,500
Any work on the park will need to be approved by the Planning and
Environmental Commission. Additionally, we would need to appropriate funds for
these improvements. If we commence the engineering study immediately we
may be able to complete this project this fall.
Please advise on how you wish me to proceed.
WILDLANDFIRE SUPPORT
During the past few days, the Vail Police Department and Vail Fire Department
have been providing support for the Coal Seam fire in Glenwood Springs. We
have provided approximately 3 - 4 officers from each department for the past few
days. It is my understanding that our assistance has been greatly appreciated.
BEARS
As you have been reading in the paper, we are dealing with a continually
increasing bear problem. From April 1 to June 10, 2002, the Vail Police
Department has received 134 calls, including two bears that had gotten into
people's homes and one being killed on the interstate, causing a 5-car accident.
This is opposed to 47 calls last year, causing a significant impact on the officers'
time for other duties. Callers have also been concerned with garbage being left
out by neighbors who have been unwilling to do anything about it. Obviously,
this problem is not getting any better and it is time that we take some affirmative
action to address this issue.
Specifically, I think it is time for the Council to entertain consideration of
tightening standards for garbage placement up to and including the requirement
for the use of bear-proof containers within the town limits of the Town of Vail. If
you agree, please let me know and I will schedule this item for discussion at an
upcoming meeting.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
July 2, 2002, Work Session
Site visit -Betty Ford Alpine Garden
AIPP Interviews
Strategic Planning: Keep a close eye on private and redevelopment projects.
TOV Logo Discussion
Discussion of Lionshead View Corridor #2 Ordinance
Discussion of DRB Process
July 2, 2002, Evening Meeting
AIPP Appointments
Community Survey Findings
Parking Discussion
Audit Presentation
1St Reading, Lionshead View Corridor #2
July 16, 2002, Work Session
Strategic Planning: Continue development of relationships not only with VRI but
w/other constituency groups.
• Set up meeting(s)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
RE: Town Manager's Report
DATE: June 18, 2002
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS (CSE) TERM APPOINTMENTS
A five-minute item has been added to the evening meeting to ratify the term
appointments for the CSE newly appointed members. This action was omitted at
the June 4th meeting. The ordinance reads: The initial terms of two members
of the CSE shall be for one year, and the initial term of three members shalt be
for two years, to be appointed in 2002. Thereafter, the Council shall annually
appoint CSE members to two year terms every January."
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS (CSE)• ALLOCATING SPECIAL EVENT
AND QUALIFYING CULTURAL EVENTS FUNDING.
The newly passed Ordinances 7 and 13, which call out the specifics of the CSE,
in Section 2 differentiates between Special Events and Qualifying Cultural
Events. Please review the following lists so you may provide direction on these
allocations. The ordinance then states, The Town Council shall establish by
Resolution anon-exclusive list of Qualifying Cultural Events." In order to give the
CSE notice of the general funding available, staff would like to bring this
resolution back to Council on July 2nd.
SPECIAL EVENT - A Special Event is a function whose primary purpose is to
promote an exciting, lively, fun and/or prosperous business climate in one or
more of the Town of Vail's business districts.
$137,307 VCBA stated Special Events Allocation for Y2002
75,000 VCBA/VAIL TODAY street entertainment
308,000 Business License Fee - Y2002 to VLMD
308,500 WCTB Special Events, including:
- Teva Whitewater Festival, May 24-26
- Big Wheel 'n Chili, June 21-23
- Vail America Days, July 4th
- Oktoberfest in Vail, September 13-22
- President Ford's Treelighting
- Event Fsearch
- CSE Fac~~tation
160,000 WCTB/Recommended but need CSE approval for disbursement
- 3 on 3 Soccer ($20,000)
- WestFest-type event ($50,000) -Fenton
- Vail Sports Fest ($30,000 -less allocated)
- Seed Funding ($60,000)
95,000 VAIL TODAY/Public Works Street Enhancements
20,000 American Ski Classic (Parking in-kind, $2,300)
20,000 Hot Summer Nights (EITHER CATEGORY?)
20,000 StreetBeat (EITHER CATEGORY?)
QUALIFYING CULTURAL EVENT: A Qualifying Cultural Event is a function
whose primary purpose is cultural in nature rather than economic. These events
are typically, but not necessarily, held in a performing arts venue such as Ford
Amphitheater or Dobson Arena. The Town Council shall establish by Resolution
a non-exclusive list of Qualifying. Cultural Events.
$ 22,500 Bravo!
7,000 Vail Jazz Festival
12,500 Vail International Dance
Skating Club of Vail/8 days at Dobson
VAIL WHITEWATER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
As you know, there has been discussion about making improvements to the
Whitewater Park since last spring in order to improve it s functionality. Potential
improvements to the park include "pinching" the water at each structure to create
better waves and to increase scouring in the pools, relocating several of the
feature boulders in the pools, and excavating excess material from the pools.
There has been discussion of making the lowest hole, between the two bridges,
into a world class rodeo hole, while making less complicated improvements to
the upper two structures, perhaps creating a beginner level wave, and an
intermediate level wave. Several people have also brought up the possibility of
rebuilding the bank on the Village Center side of the creek to be sturdier and
more attractive.
All of the possible improvements are tied to two things. The first and most
important is how the proposed improvements will affect the 100 year flood plain.
Town code indicates that grading in the flood plain cannot "negatively impact
adjacent property." Determining this will require engineering studies based on
the new FEMA floodplain maps and the survey of the existing park. The second
issue is the timing of the replacement of the pedestrian bridge. Both projects
should occur at the same time, most likely starting in early October of this year.
Below is the estimation of costs associated with the improvements. Keep in mind
that until the engineering study is completed it is difficult to know the potential
extent of the project. Amore accurate estimation can be made at that time:
Completion of engineering study $ 7,500
Project Management by Gary Lacy $ 4,000
Improvements to third hole. $ 20,000
Improvements to remainder of park $ 35,000
Repair north stream bank $ 15,000
$ 81,500
Any work on the park will need to be approved by the Planning and
Environmental Commission. Additionally, we would need to appropriate funds for
these improvements. If we commence the engineering study immediately we
may be able to complete this project this fall.
Please advise on how you wish me to proceed.
WILDLANDFIRE SUPPORT
During the past few days, the Vail Police Department and Vail Fire Department
have been providing support for the Coal Seam fire in Glenwood Springs. We
have provided approximately 3 - 4 officers from each department for the past few
days. It is my understanding that our assistance has been greatly appreciated.
BEARS
As you have been reading in the paper, we are dealing with a continually
increasing bear problem. From April 1 to June 10, 2002, the Vail Police
Department has received 134 calls, including two bears that had gotten into
people's homes and one being killed on the interstate, causing a 5-car accident.
This is opposed to 47 calls last year, causing a significant impact on the officers'
time for other duties. Callers have also been concerned with garbage being left
out by neighbors who have been unwilling to do anything about it. Obviously,
this problem is not getting any better and it is time that we take some affirmative
action to address this issue.
Specifically, I think it is time for the Council to entertain consideration of
tightening standards for garbage placement up to and including the requirement
for the use of bear-proof containers within the town limits of the Town of Vail. If
you agree, please let me know and I will schedule this item for discussion at an
upcoming meeting.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
July 2, 2002, Work Session
Site visit -Betty Ford Alpine Garden
AIPP Interviews
Strategic Planning: Keep a close eye on private and redevelopment projects.
TOV Logo Discussion
Discussion of Lionshead View Corridor #2 Ordinance
Discussion of DRB Process
July 2, 2002, Evening Meeting
AIPP Appointments
Community Survey Findings
Parking Discussion
Audit Presentation
1St Reading, Lionshead View Corridor #2
July 16, 2002, Work Session
Strategic Planning: Continue development of relationships not only with VRI but
w/other constituency groups.
• Set up meeting(s)
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Date: June 17, 2002
Re: Guidelines on Bans on Open Fires and Fireworks
Bans Ordered
What did Governor Owens ban by executive order in connection with the
declaration of statewide disaster emergency due to wildfires?
Statewide ban on "open burning", defined as any outdoor fire, including but not
limited to campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, and the use of any
fireworks. "Open burning" does not include:
Gas or charcoal grills located at private residences
Fireplaces within buildings
Professional commercial fireworks displays
Prescribed burning of ditches for irrigated pastures and croplands
Additional exemptions as the governor may declare
Statewide ban on the sale and use of fireworks
Open Burn Ban
What is the penalty if someone violates the open burn ban on public property?
A violation of the ban on public property constitutes a class 3 misdemeanor,
punishable by up to six months in jail and/or maximum fine of $750. (§ 18-9-117, C.R.S
2001).
A separate statute alternately provides that violation of a fire ban on state lands under the
control of the Colorado Division of Wildlife is punishable by a fine of $100 (§ 33-15-
106, C.R.S. 2001).
What is the penalty if someone violates the open burn ban on private property?
There is no similar automatic state criminal sanction.
However, it is possible that a person could be charged with reckless
endangerment, which is a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail
and/or maximum fine of $750 (§ 18-3-208, C.R.S. 2001).
Reckless endangerment occurs when a person recklessly engages in conduct
which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. The
injury need not occur, just that the conduct creates the risk of injury.
The risk could be to a private citizen or to an emergency responder, including fire
personnel.
In light of the fact that there is a statewide ban and persons know or should know
about the ban, and given the tinderbox conditions, an argument can be made that reckless
endangerment exists when a person sets or causes a fire on private property in violation
of the ban.
Can counties impose their own ban on open fires?
A county has authority to ban open fires to a degree and in a manner that the
board of county commissioners deems necessary to reduce the danger of
wildfires within the unincorporated areas of the county (§ 30-15-401(1), C.R.S.
2001).
Can municipalities impose their own ban on open fires?
A municipality has specific authority to ban bonfires within its boundaries and to
ban other open fires under its general police/public nuisance authority (§ 31-15-
701,
§ 31-15-401, C.R.S. 2001).
Sale of Fireworks
What is the penalty for violation of the ban on sale of fireworks?
In order to commercially sell fireworks in Colorado, one must be licensed by the
state
(§ 12-28-110, C.R.S. 2001).
Sue Mencer, Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety, is advising all
retail licensed f reworks dealers that pursuant to the governor's ban, those licenses are
temporarily suspended and therefore they cannot sell fireworks.
Unlawfully commercially selling fireworks is a class three misdemeanor pu
nishable by up to six months in jail and/or maximum fine of $750 (§ 12-28-110, C.R.S.
2001).
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Offenders can also have their fireworks seized at their expense (§ 12-28-109,
C.R.S. 2001).
What if there is no commercial sale, but rather just a private transf er or sale
between friends or family?
Colorado law does not appear to specifically address this scenario, nor does the
governor's ban.
However, again, in light of the public warnings and fire danger situation, it is
theoretically possible that in such a situation, a charge of reckless endangerment
could apply.
Use of Fireworks
What is the penalty for violation of the ban on use of fireworks?
It is already against Colorado law to unlawfully possess or discharge most
fireworks (§ 12-28-102, C.R.S 2001). This includes most anything that explodes or
leaves the ground (public or professional displays excepted), (§ 18-28-101, C.R.S. 2001).
Permissible fireworks under this statute include sparklers, stationery cones and torches,
ground spinners, sparklers, "snakes").
The governor's ban in effect temporarily prohibits the use of all fireworks, including
those that up until the ban were permissible under Colorado law.
The governor's ban, however, does not apply to possession of what would be
ordinarily permissible fireworks.
Violation of the ban on use of fireworks is a class 3 misdemeanor
(§12-28-110, C.R.S 2001).
The penalty under the ban on use of all fireworks, including for the time being
previously permissible fireworks, is therefore the same as that which already exists
for use of previously illegal fireworks-- up to six months in jail and/or maximum fine of
$750.
Can municipalities impose their own ban on the sale or use of otherwise permissible
fireworks?
Municipalities may regulate and prohibit the sale, use, and possession of fireworks,
including permissible fireworks, within their boundaries (§ 12-28-107, and § 31-15-701,
C.R.S. 2001).
Can counties impose their own ban on sales or use of otherwise permissible
fireworks?
A county or fire protection district cannot prohibit the sale of permissible fireworks
within its jurisdiction, but a county has the authority to ban the use of fireworks (§ 30-15-
401(n.5), § 30-15-401.5(10), C.R.S. 2001).
However, because the governor's ban is effectively a state law banning sales, this
prohibition against counties imposing their own bans on the sale of permissible fireworks
does not come into play. The statewide ban applies.
Penalties for the Setting of Fires or Reckless Conduct Resulting in Fires
Criminal Liability
1. Fourth degree arson, § 18-4-105, C.R.S. (2001). A person who knowingly, or
recklessly starts or maintains a fire and by doing so places others in danger or any
building or occupied structure in danger commits:
a class 4 felony if a person is endangered, punishable by 2-6 years imprisonment
a class 2 misdemeanor if only property is endangered and the value of the
property is $100 or more, punishable by 3-12 months imprisonment and/or $250-
1000 fine
2. Firing woods or prairie, § 18-13-109, C.R.S. (2001). Any person who,
knowingly and without lawful authority, or with criminal negligence sets on fire any
woods, prairie, or grounds of any description, other than the person's own property, or
permits a fire to pass from the person's own grounds to the injury of any other commits a
class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by 3-12 months imprisonment and/or $250-1000 fine.
3. Unlawful conduct on public property, § 18-9-117, C.R.S. (2001). Any person
who enters or remains on public property or conducts himself in or on the same in
violation of any order, rule or regulation concerning the use of the public property,
including camping, picnicking and control and limitation of fires and designation of
places where fires are permitted, commits a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a
possible 6 months imprisonment and/or $50-750 fine.
4. Fires on Division of Wildlife land, § 33-15-106, C.R.S. (2001.). It is unlawful
for any
person on state lands under the control of the Division of Wildlife to:
leave a fire unattended or fail to thoroughly extinguish a fire before leaving it,
punishable by a fine of $50.
start, build, tend, or maintain a fire in violation of fire ban or restriction during
periods of extreme fire hazard, punishable by a fine of $100 dollars.
4
start, build, tend or maintain a fire in a careless or reckless manner that indicates either a
lack of due regard for the fire hazard present or a wanton and willful disregard for the
safety of persons and property is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1,000
dollars.
5. Colorado state forests, § 36-7-201, C.R.S. (2001). Any person or corporation
who by negligence is responsible for any fires on state forest lands shall be punished by a
fine up to $300, or by imprisonment in the county jail of not more than three months, or
both.
6. Extinguishing campfires, § 30-15-201, C.R.S. (2001). Any person who leaves
a campfire unattended or fails to thoroughly extinguish a fire before leaving it commits a
class 2 petty offense, punishable by a fine of $50.
D 015 02
EXECUTIVE ORDER
Declaring a Statewide Ban on Open Burning and the S ale and Use of Fireworks
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Office of the Governor of the State of Colorado,
and in particular Article N, Section 5 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 23-30-308,
24-20-20-108, and 24-32-2100 et seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes, I, Bill Owens,
Governor of the State of Colorado.
Backcround and Need.
On June 4th, 2002, I issued Executive Order D 012 02 banning open burning on state
lands. Since that time, approximately 200,000 acres have burned in the State of
Colorado. Today, I issued Executive Order D 014 02, declaring a statewide disaster
emergency due to the occurrence of and imminent threat of wildfires.
Additional measures are warranted to respond to this extreme risk and occurrence of
wildfires caused by human activities. After thorough investigation and evaluation of
the fire risk, I conclude thatI must take action to minimize the serious danger to public
health presented by open burning and the use of fireworks.
In response, this Executive Order bans open burning throughout the State of Colorado
and bans the sale and use of all fireworks.
2. Mission and Scope.
I hereby order the fol.iowing:
A. A statewide ban on open burning.
i) For purposes of this order, "open burning" is defined as any outdoor
fire, including but not limited to campfires, warming fires, charcoal
grill fires, and the use of any fireworks.
ii) For purposes of this order, "open burning" does not include:
a) gas or charcoal grills located at private residences;
b) fireplaces within buildings;
c) professional commercial fireworks displays;
d) prescribed burning ditches for irrigate pastures and croplands.
B. A statewide ban on the sale and use of fireworks.
3. Duration.
This Executive Order shall remain in force until modified or terminated by further
executive order of the Governor.
GIVEN under my hand and the
Executive Seal of the State of
Colorado, this lOcn
Day of June, 2002.
Bill Owens
Governor
Vail Marketing Budget
Per Steve Thompson 6/17/02
Year Lodging
Tax Business
License Total Expenses Variance
Car Over 2000 $ .333 mil + $ .333
Actual 2001 $1.537 mil $ 60,000 $1.600 mil $1.860 mil + $ 73,000
Bud et 2002 $1.175 mil $300,000 $1.475 mil $1.521 mil + $ 27,000
Pro'ection 6/17/02* 2002 $1.400 mil $300,000 $1.700 mil $1.521 mil ~ $252,000
Pro'ection 6!17/02 2003 $1.550 mil <$300,000> <$1.850 mil>
* TOV Anticipated 2002 $1-.175 mil from Tax
.3 mil from Business License
$1.475 mil
*Revise results for 2002 $1.400 mil from Tax
.300 mil from Business License
$1.700 mil
*Collections off so far only 1 % instead of 24% TOV anticipated
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are charginn as little as Sig a night. ~~ ~ ~~ ~~
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Instead cif Rle~ico .. , h~stcad c~4' 1liAmi or Orlaizcla ...
can find eutet spats atzd barazns in ('a-
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airfare and a r6.f~a: cor-
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this ~•ea~: Instead, .neat ~f e~k; she and a ~ Pc~x•tland, C}re~. -
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White Salmon River m Pcrttartd, Qre. end White`Salmar, Rl:~er,iess
They Picked Portland Doer cities in Plor` traiatu~o ,otRSframRdeka~~av
ida far i`s pzis:ine iraun'~ains and the B~aeh
reasonab:e price they found of $540.
`There wvn't be stressed-aizt families can: ^lotoearrr~ ,,~a
tryitg to have a vacation," says ",1s. Price 4 ,g q~ ~, h ; G, _~~
Harnng,~a teaeher. the plans to ake at S , r 5 rtes
least ore wizidsnrfing lesson during: the s, .,~ s - ,;;,: aates.c~ ,,
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YLTSIl~TESS
YilYlfilV.l~Ct1'I/el'p~.4S..
l
'~~ourism off~ciais advised .to ~ •
~~. staff cool over v~~ld~ires
~t,,lgson Blevlos
Ognwr Post 6aslness VPiRer
xiroreao was one of three stales
qsa the couirtry to see a juar~p in
yism last year. bu! loucism
lee are frettie~g that the 6atri-
~d raomeMum may fizale
dares! cbserea and wtldtiras.
~@, f91ks in Flagstefi, Arls.,
e=SOme'adviCe: DDtt't WOrry, It
~`a: bad as Il semis.
h~ ~, Fla~taff was sur-
tded b711srrrea. 7~e iaraest Ike
-summer crept to wltbin fire
~ of towq and the Coco
~~ from Page 1 C
~esirles Colorado, aaly Oregon
I,Dtsh sowed Incressea 6r lei-
kaweI last y-.au.
. ~'7
'+E~." said
,Qralorado~rn'~ ~rm~an~of
~~r~led advertising and
swell
q tevaauped we site, colora-
~h~io IeiareP ~~,Colarado's
l~lowstnne National Park,
eb acconifng to the National
k SePrice lost nearly ti00.1100
IYatfasa] Forest around town was
closed. Yet tourism fidals asi buainr~s people, who nee
revenue
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Coloradans Want World to Know State Isn't Afire
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
DENVER, June 15-All of Colorado is not burning, no matterwhatthe governor
says. People here wantthe world to know that. Afterdays of startling television
images of bright orange flames and mushrooming clouds of smoke from eight
huge wildfires across the state, erroneous news reports of mass evacuations
from the Denver suburbs and what some people consider incendiary comments
by the governor lastweekend, officials here are struggling to get another
message out: Colorado is still open for business.
"Tourism is manythings, andwecannotallowtheperception tocontinuethatthe
whole state is on fire," MayorWellington E. Webb of Denversaid on Thursday. "It
is nottrue, and our state's economy cannot bearthis misinformation to be spread
throughoutthe nation and the world." Mayor Webb's spokesman was among
Denver residents surprised to be fielding calls from concerned relatives and
friends this week. "I heard from my brother in Paris and relatives in Wisconsin,
West Virginia and Kansas," the mayor's spokesman, Andrew Hudson, said.
"Theywere asking, 'Have you been evacuated?' and, ~ Where are you going to
goy. „
Mistaken news reports that the fire "was bearing down on Denver" and that
40,000 people were being evacuated from its suburbs were one cause of the
concern. Butwith the nearestfire more than 30 milesfrom downtown Denver, the
alarm seemed like a joke to residents here. Afterflying over some fires on
Sunday, Gov. Bill Owens told reporters, "It looks as if all of Colorado is burning
today." He also described the thicksmoke and ash that blew over Denveras
looking like a "nuclearwinter."
Governor Owens latertook it back. "I was speaking figuratively," he said on
Friday. "I wentto Glenwood Springs, and whilefireswere still raging in the
mountains behind them, I wanted to tell the residents of Glenwood that all of
Colorado iswith them and they are not alone; in factwe're all in this together."
He was trying, he said, to get out the message about bans on open fires and
fireworks and to urge caution. "We're trying to tell the truth and preventwhat is a
serious situation from becoming catastrophic."
Governor Owens, a Republican, scoffed atthe notion that anyone took his
comment literally and said hewas trying to "unite and not divide" Coloradans.
"I n terms of all of Colorado is burning, there are two ways to take it, and does
anybody expect I meant it literally?" he asked. "I think it's an election year and
some Democrats are taking mywords and blaming mywords for a cutback in
tourism." Buteven peoplewho relyon tourism, which brings $7 billion a yearto
the state, said they understood the governor's comments. "He did hurt us,"said
Bob Hamel, managerofArkansas RiverTours. "He's not one of our bestfriends.
Butfrom the governor's standpoint, he's trying to generate FEMAfunds, and we
need al! the moneywe can get."
FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has given
Colorado $20 million to help pay forfirefighting. Colorado tourism officials had no
figures on cancellations orfinancial losses resulting from thefires. Butthey
pointed outthat of the state's more than 66 million acres, fewerthan 200,000 had
burned this week.
By today, the largest Colorado fire, which firefighters are calling the Hayman fire,
had scorched 103,000 acres and was 30 percent contained. Firefighters were
encouraged bythe progress butworried aboutflare-ups caused byfoul weather.
Thunderstorms were expected today, and while they bring rain, they can also
whip up winds thatforce crews to abandon theirwork.
The fire was started by an illegal campfire, and a $5,000 reward is being offered
forthe campers. Twenty-two buildings have burned since the fire began last
Sunday. Coolerweather and calmerwinds began helping firefighters on
Thursday, and some residents were allowed to visit their homes on Friday
afternoon.
At a meeting with some displaced residents this week, one official said the fire
mighttake three monthsto extinguish, butthatestimatewas being discounted on
Friday. "It's not appropriate to speculate,"said Rick Cables, a regional forester
for Forest Service. "To put the fire completely outwe have to contain it, put out
the hot spots; and on a fire that large, it depends on the weather." The fire near
Glenwood Springs, about 150 miles westof Denver, had burned 11,800 acres
and was 30 percent contained by Friday, officials said. Twenty-four houses and
14 outbuildings burned aftera century-old underground coal fireflared up on
June 8 and ignited the wildfire, which is being called the coal seam fire.
The Missionary Ridge fire near Durango in southwestern Colorado has burned
18,000 acres. "I would say it's nottime to relax, as there is extreme fire danger,"
Mr. Cables said. "On the other hand, Colorado is a big state with a lot of places
people can come and visit. Wewantto have a balance of caution but notscare
people."
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Tourism officials advised to stay cool-over wildfires
~y Cason Sl~vins
Denve[ Post Business Writer
Colorado was one of three states
across the country to see a jump in
Tourism last year, but tourism
' leaders are fretting that the hard-
earnad momentum may fizzle
from forest closures and wildfires.
-The ..folks in Flagstaff, Ariz.,
.have some advice: Don't worry, it
iS not as bad as it seems.
In June 2000, Flagstaff was sur-
raunded by flames. The largest fire
' that summer crept to within five
m_Ies of town, and the Coconino
National Forest around town was
closed. Yet tourism revenue
climbed almost 5 percent from the
previous year..
"People .still came to Flagstaff;
they just stayed in .town," said
Dave Maurer, president of the
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.
"They went to the theater,. they
went shopping instead of going up
hiking:"
The Forest Service closed two-
thirds of Coconino forest-land
again in late March, triggering
barely a nod from local tourism of-
ficials and business people, who see
an average of 2 million to 3 million
visitors every summer.
"This second go-around, we're
probably a little better educated
and we've done more to put a posi-
tive spin on things," Maurer said.
"Our tourism numbers seem to be
holding quite steady."
Colorado's tourism officials spent
most of last week battling .the per-
caption that the entire state was in
flames. Newsrooms across the state
were flooded with cheery notes
from Colorado's tourist havens.
like Steamboat, Vail, Durango. and
the Arkansas River Valley = prom-
ising sunny skies and myriad oppor-
tunities. for summer play.
But Colorado has proved its met-
tle as aleading vacation choice. In
2001, when business travel dropped.
sharply and leisure travel ground to
a halt following-'the Sept. 11 at-
tacks, the state still. managed a 4
percent jump`in overnight pleasure
trigs, according to a survey by
Longwoods International.
Please see TOURISM on 14C
~olora is officials advised.. ~~ stay c®ol over wildfires
TOURISM from Page 1C
~)~esides Colorado, only Oregon
anti Utah showed increases in 1ai-
sure travel last year.
"That's very encouraging," said
SCephen Szapor, vice chairman of
the` Colorado Tourism Office, who
pointed to targeted advertising and
public-relations campaigns as well
as a' revamped website, colora-
do.com, in helping fuel Colorado's
gowth in leisure travel.
Yellowstone National Park,
which according to the National
Yark Service lost nearly 800,000
acres to wildfires in 1988, also can
provide hints to the impact of wild-
fire on tourism business. That year,
Yellowstone's visitation plum-
meted by almost half a million.
The next year, the numbers re-
bounded and Yellowstone's 1989
summer was its busiest ever, with
2.2 million visits.
"Memories are short," said Jim
McCaleb, general manager of Yel-
lowstone National Park Lodges op-
erations.' "As soon: as the .coverage
dies, so will the memory that there
were fires in the state and. tourism
wih rebound. If the folks in Colora~
do need any-kind of hope, hat's it
memories are short."
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Colorado Tries to~Calm. Tourists
Cancellations Due to Forst Hires Threaten 1Vlc~jor State In~ustr~
By St~s~N 'Vtls.RxEN
end N~itic~ HOLT
1X M,~1'OR FOR.ES~' rtes hUI'ning
3Cr055 Cololldo are tllreatBL.ing to
send the state's summer tourist
season up in 5molte-
TOUriSt-based bus1AAS5e5 report can-
cellations frorri aacationers rattled by re-
?JOr[5 Of il.a early 3Rd deVaS~d.[1210 5L}lrt tQ
tl~e slate's usual summer forest Tires.
Tourism officials aim to counter news im-
ages ~ of raving fires and Gov, F3ill
Owens°s eort>,m~nt to reporters on Stu]-
day that "all of Colorado i5 burning."
`instead of 99°~0 of the state beinb on
fire, it's 14'0," saps Rene Kamsler. e~ecu-
tive mice president of the Colorado Hotel
and Lodming ~ssociadon, who says ho[e-
tiers +~re vetting cats from people worried
Ltie_y might be vacationing in an inferno.
Forest fires a.re common in Colorado,
bul t)]ey usually strike toward ~hg end o[
the summer tourist season ill late august.
ooe national Forest and three state parks
ace closed as a result of the [lre~, but
more than ~0 parks and millions of acres ,
of forest are still open to visitors, tourist
officials say. Before teSV1l'ig dome, ~ri.si-
?ors are ent:uulaged to check in With their
dzsunatian For the latest status. L~dated
lse il,fot7m,e,tiozl ~ilso is being posted on
goFernment a.nd tout'ism ~Veb Sites. in-
elnding wa~v,GOlordcio_com. tiv~iieh has a
map yinpot])ting areas of eot>fl~~'ration_
The stakes are large for Coloradt~.
lburism is the state's third-largest indus-
try, employing 2u0.040 warkers'and ptunn-
fng ~8_a billion into the economy each
year-much of mat during summer. Trav-
elers st7ent an a.veratie s19 million a de.y
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in 2000, according to a. state report.
"We're con]batin~ tha idea That Colo-
rado is closed for business, as well as the
actual fires,'' says Ka.rhy Gumph. owner
o[ the lt]-room ~ilair Timbers !an near'
Brecken.r[dge, who nos talked callers otit
of ca0,caiinR reserti'ations all ttze Way into
3t1nuSL. 'More than an hour's drive from
Denyei' a~~id t11e ae2rest iire_ \7S. Gtlmpll
Sdv_ 5 there were "Slue Skies` 3ILd L10 Smell
of smoke" at her ion yesterday.
~[arb Grel~a. whose Companies operate
scenic railroad rouCeS 1a areas unaffected
bp- the wlldfires, says dcheL sales S.re dotiyn
nearly 30°.'.., and people u'e 5te,]'ti]Zg to can-
cel trips thrtt az'e still two weeis away.
Ted Rodri~ue?, g°no:"a.1 rmauiager of the
1~L[1-room StaMnley
Hotel in ljsteS
Park. at least 1p0
miles from %].ny of
the fires, also re-
~nlt5 3n 1I1CI'Ea52
,u] calls from wor-
riNrl vacationers,
with a handful
cancehac~rzs corn-
ing in yHSGerda}'
morning'.
to Denvec,
early attenda_nc~;
wa,s actU3lly ur at
J_~. Edwards ~`~
CD_'S SOCt<Vs,re C~TI~
ference in down-
fawn, wZtt1 1~o ap-
parent impact
ft'om the t3re5,5tlll,
thousands have
been encow'a;ed to
leave their homes
as the largest of the Gres consumes fo~'esls
south of Denver. Favorable winds kept the
fire fmm sweeping into the City yesterday,
but about 13(),I)Oq acres remttinad ablaze
scrass the state, with hot, dry =nd w-indy
conditions hindetisig firefi~h'ters.
Bob L.:e, director of the Coior.~.dq Of-
~ce of ~GconorniC Dcvelonment. is :ipoe~y,t,
noon; that the state sou ;~ ;nere;'lse In
totlr153I1 last yr?8T de~Ditc Lerrori5t se~.re?s.
drought. forest fires, o. souring ec~7rin[I7.Y
and poor Snow' in the tnc~untaiilS. 'While
there 9.t'e many worried callers, c2-ncella-
tions_ overall. remain few, nz says.
''Once people realize the vast mainrity of
the str~ce is not impaetad, then reserva-
tions are stay~rig strong,'- he say5-
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STATE O F C O LO RAD O
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
1625 Broadway, Suite 1700
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 892-3840
(303) 892-3848 Fax
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Bill Owens
Governor
Bob Lee A Message to the Tourism Industry:
Director
Over the past ten days, we have faced unprecedented challenges. Confronted
BustnessAsststance with the largest wildfire in Colorado's history and with other wildfires occurring in
Center various parts of the state, many of our friends and neighbors have been evacuated
smalrBustness from their homes and businesses temporarily, others have lost theirs permanently.
Development Centers
MtnorttyBusiness office We are truly lucky to have such talented firefighters from throughout the state and
the country battling these isolated wildfires, and we are fortunate that our Governor
women ,SBnstnesso~ce has been able to secure significant federal aid to help cover the enormous costs.
Business Development We are blessed that, to date, no serious injuries have been reported.
Recruitment & Retention
I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you in the tourism industry for your
Colorado First & Existing
IndustrtesJobTratntng support of the state's efforts to assist those most directly impacted by the fires. I
also want to assure you that we have not lost sight of the significant challenges you
communttyDevelopmenr
Brockcrant face as a result of the wildfires and current drought. We are aggressively
delivering the message that "Colorado is open for business." Governor Owens,
E°onomtcDevelopment Sarah MacQuiddy, chair of the Colorado Tourism Office Board, and I will continue
Commission
to hold interviews with the media to spread this word and to urge travelers to take a
Enrerprtse zones Colorado vacation this summer.
Motion Picture &
Television commtssion The Governor's Office of Economic Development and the Colorado Tourism Office
colorado Tourism office Board are finalizing a wildfire response action plan. It contains a number of
immediate and ongoing public relations and marketing activities designed to assist
the industry over the next several months. This action plan will be forwarded to
you within the next several days. We look forward to receiving your input.
Finally, as you are aware, Governor Owens has been and will continue to be an
outspoken proponent of the state's tourism industry. Two years ago, he supported
the legislation that created the new Colorado Tourism Office and that restored
funding for tourism promotion. Following the events of September 11, the
Governor requested that the Legislature appropriate an additional $1 million dollars
to promote the State of Colorado. Despite revenue shortfalls, we were successful
in securing $500,000 of that amount. These funds have been used for adrive-
market promotional campaign that urges Coloradans and residents of neighboring
states to "Rediscover Colorado" and spend their vacation dollars at local
destinations and attractions. Most recently, when faced with a significant budget
shortfall, Governor Owens again fought to preserve the tourism budget while
substantially reducing or entirely eliminating budgets for other important state
programs.
Tourism
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I have attached a link to an article that appeared in this morning's Denver Post.
http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E33%257E680087%257E,OO.ht
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Of note, the story offers an optimistic, historical perspective of other states that
have experienced the tragedy of wildfire. Further, it goes on to point out that
despite the economic slowdown of 2001, Colorado was one of only a few states to
experience an increase in leisure travel last year. Colorado is a powerful product,
and we are fortunate to have a Governor, Tourism Board and industry committed to
making sure that the world knows about it!
On behalf of the Governor and the Colorado Tourism Office, I want to assure you
that we will continue to support one of Colorado's most important industries. Your
success, along with the thousands of other small businesses associated with
tourism, is vital to the overall health of our great state. As we face the current
challenges and new ones in the future, we want to work with you for the benefit of
the tourism industry and for all Colorado.
Sincerely,
Bob Lee
Director
Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Speaking Points on the Colorado Wildfires
Richard Grant
Director of Communications
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Colorado is a huge state, comprising 66 million acres. Less than
150,000 acres are being consumed in the fires. Far, far less than 1 percent
of the state is involved in the fires.
2. All major roads and highways in Colorado are open. 37 of 40 state
parks and all but one of Colorado's national parks and monuments are
open. There is a ban on open fires in Colorado and personal fireworks
have been banned, however almost all staged 4th of July celebrations
will go on as scheduled.
3. The Hayman Fire is the closest to Denver and it is 40 miles from
downtown. While smoke from the fire is visible in Denver, it does not
present any health hazard. Of course, all airports and-roads are open
in Denver and there have been no closures in the city related to the
fire. There is a convention of 7,000 people going on it Denver that has not
been impacted in any way by the fires.
4. Much of the rest of Colorado has not been impacted by the fires
in any way. Rocky Mountain National Park (the state's most visited
attraction) is more than 100 miles from the closest fire. This is the distance
between New York and Philadelphia. To not go to Rocky Mountain
National Park is the equivalent of saying "I won't go to New York because
there is a fire in Philadelphia."
5. All interstate highways and U.S. highways are open in Colorado,
including I-70 through the center of Glenwood Springs.
6. While the Hayman fire is the largest in Colorado, to put it in
perspective, the Yellowstone fire was ten times larger consuming 1.5
million acres compared to the 100-150,000 acres currently affected.
Colorado Tourism Office
Tourism Wildfire Key Messages
Spring/Summer 2002
The following outlines the steps the Colorado Tourism Office is taking to send a positive message about
Colorado's thriving tourism industry. These steps complement the CTO's existing public relations efforts,
including media pitching, news release writing and distribution, solicitation of media inquiries and industry
relations.
1. Goal: To be proactive and disseminate updated information about the wildfire situation and to remind
travelers that Colorado is an outstanding summer vacation destination and IS OPEN FOR
BUSINESS.
II. Strategies
A. To continue to build upon the positive messages about Colorado throughout the
springlsummer season.
B. To prepare the Governor's Office, state legislators and tourism industry spokespeople to
respond consistently and positively to potential news media questions about the wildfires.
III. Key Messages
A. Immediate
i. The Governor's Office and the Colorado Tourism Office are committed to ensuring the
health of Colorado tourism, the state's second-largest industry. Our state is open for
business.
ii. It's important to remember that Colorado is a vast state and there are numerous
destinations and attractions unaffected by the isolated wildfires. Tourists are
encouraged to come to Colorado this summer and experience all the state has to offer.
iii. Colorado is serving our customers by keeping them informed of how the isolated
wildfires may affect their visit by logging on to www.colorado.com.
iv. It is important for vacationers to be aware of and abide by the safety precautions and
fire bans when visiting, particularly in state and national parks. For complete details,
log on to www.coloradoparks.org.
v. As with all western states in the U.S., wildfires are unfortunately a fact of life. Colorado
has been through this before, so the state knows how to respond quickly to these
isolated fires.
vi. The fires should not deter tourists from coming to Colorado and having a great time.
vii. Recent research shows that Colorado continues to be one of the top tourist
destinations, with tourist visits up overall. We plan to do everything possible to see this
trend continue.
viii. Colorado is atourist-friendly state, and we are doing all we can to assure a positive
experience for our local vacationers and out-of-state guests alike.
ix. There are 22.6 million acres of forestland in Colorado, the isolated wildfires affect less
than one percent of that, so visitors can still enjoy the state's exciting attractions and
destination, and experience Colorado's great outdoors. More than 99 percent of the
state is unaffected by the fires).
B. Ongoing
i. Colorado is a wonderful place to vacation that offers fun opportunities for everyone
year-round.
ii. Colorado's seven travel regions are each unique and provide a different perspective of
a Colorado vacation--from desert sand to lush trees and streams, Colorado's
geographic diversity is unmatched.
iii. For a complete look at what Colorado has to offer and to help plan your trip, log on to
www.colorado.com
Updated 6/18/02
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UNDER BLUE SHIES, VAIL WELCOMES SUMMER TOURISTS
• Open for business, Vail reminds summer travelers that the eight Colorado fires are
claiming less than 1 percent of the state's 66 million acres
• Eagle County residents, businesses lend a helping hand to those affected by the Coal
Seam fire in Glenwood Springs
VAIL, Colo. -June 12, 2002 -With temperatures hovering in the mid-70s and blue skies
overhead, Vail merchants, restaurateurs and lodging properties want summer travelers to know
that they're open for business despite eight major wildfires that are burning across the state.
"Our hearts go out to the families who have had to evacuate their homes or have lost their homes
entirely due to these fires," said Vail resident and business owner Beth Slifer. "We knew heading
into the summer that because of the drought conditions, we had a serious situation on our hands.
But because tourism is so critical to our livelihood here in Colorado, we're a resilient bunch.
We've tackled similar challenges before and we can do it again."
Slifer serves on the board of the Vail Marketing District, which markets the town's summer and
shoulder seasons, and is funded through a lodging tax.
The closest fire to Vail is the Coal Seam fire that has burned more than 10,000 acres in
Glenwood Springs, about 50 miles away. Eagle County residents and businesses are assisting
evacuees and emergency workers in Glenwood with food, books, toys and shelter.
Because of the lack of rain this spring, Vail has already cancelled its July 4 fireworks
celebration. In addition, Vail Resorts announced today a fire ban at all four of its Colorado
resorts. Open flames of any kind -including campfires, gas stoves and grills, fireworks and other
spark-producing devices, and smoking -are banned on the mountain at Vail, Beaver Creek,
Breckenridge and Keystone this summer.
Though the fireworks have been canceled, the traditional festivities of Vail America Days will
continue as planned highlighted by afun-filled hometown parade, and a weekend of
entertainment and concerts.
"While we will continue to monitor the fire danger, we are confident that Vail can still offer an
unparalleled summer vacation - or a weekend getaway -complete with shopping, dining,
numerous outdoor activities and a concert schedule not to be believed," said Ian Anderson of the
Vail Valley Chamber & Tourism Bureau.
Vail Mountain will open its Eagle Bahn Gondola and Summer Adventure Ridge to guests on
Friday. The gondola will operate Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. through June 23. It will switch
to daily operation on June 28. June 28 -Sept. 2, the gondola operates Sunday-Wednesday, 10
a.m.- 4 p.m.; and Thursday -Saturday, 10 a.m.- 9 a.m. The fun atop the Eagle Bahn Gondola at
Vail's Summer Adventure Ridge includes hiking, mountain biking, lawn sports, thrill sledding
and more.
In 2000, Vail built a whitewater park in the heart of its pedestrian village and some of the
world's best kayakers -along with beginners -began testing it out over Memorial Day
Weekend. And Vail's newly renovated Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - Vilar Pavilion will once
again play host to an incredible summer line-up of events. In its 14th season, the Vail
International Dance Festival returns with unique and specially produced ensembles and artists
not commonly seen on the touring circuit. The Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival also returns
this summer with live chamber, orchestra, pops and mariachi music.
Upcoming June events include:
15-16 King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament
What: One of Colorado's hnestbeaeh-doubles volleyball tournaments, featuring the best
amateur players from the Rocky Mountain region as well as top professionals from the
Colorado Pro Volleyball Association.
Where: Vail Athletic Field and Ford Park
When: 8 a.m. start
Contact: 970-479-2280
18 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights Free Concert
What: Jefferson Starship Acoustic Explorer kicks off the summer concert series with
this classic rock spectacular.
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Vilar Pavilion
When: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: 970-949-1999
19 Davos Dash Mountain Bike Race
What: Mountain bike race for all ages and abilities.
Where: Davos Trail, Vail
When: 5:30 p.m. start
Contact: 970-479-2280
22, 23 Big Wheel `n' Chili
What: Vail's famed restaurants vie for bragging rights to the people's choice award for
the best chili. This annual event is highlighted by a Big Wheel race down the streets of
Vail Village. Adults relive your childhood!
Where: Vail Village
Contact: 970-477-0111
28- Vail Mountain Lodge lOk at 10,000 feet
What: Ahigh-altitude, single track l Ok running race on Vail Mountain
Where: Mid-Vail to Wildwood and back.
Contact: 970-479-22 80
24 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights Free Concert
What: Acoustic Syndicate entertains the crowd with their unique folk-bluegrass sound
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Vilar Pavilion
When: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: 970-949-1999
28- July 8 28t'' Annual Vail Lacrosse Shoot-out
What: Watch the nations best men's, women's, college and high school teams battle for
lacrosse supremacy in this returning crowd favorite.
Where: Vail and Avon
Contact: 3 03-321-7997
28-30 Vail Arts Festival
What: More than 100 artists participate in this three-day juried arts festival. Works
include paintings, photography, woodcarvings and more.
Where: LionsHead Village
Contact: 970-328-1182
29 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
What: Opening concert j:or the 2002 season featuring the Colorado Symphony Orchestra
and Colorado Symphony Chorus
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater VilaY Pavilion
When: 6 p.m.
Contact: 970-827-5700
30 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
What: Colorado Symphony Orchestra pops concert featuring "An Evening of Sondheim
and Bernstein."
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Vilar Pavilion
When: 6 p.m.
Contact: 970-827-5700
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Media Relations:
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Vail: Jen Brown, (970) 479-3001, jbrown(a~vailresorts.com
Beaver Creek: Emily Jacob, (970) 845-5292, ejacob cr,vailresorts.com
Breckenridge: Amanda McNally, (970) 453-3256, amcnally crvailresorts.com
Keystone: Helen Hill, (970) 496-4104, hhill(awailresorts.com
VAIL RESORTS INSTITUTES FIRE BAN AT ALL FOUR COLORADO SKI RESORTS
VAIL, Colo. -June 12, 2002 -Due to the extremely dry conditions throughout Colorado, Vail Resorts
officials today announced a fire ban at all four of its Colorado resorts. Open flames of any kind,
including campfires, gas stoves and grills, fireworks and other spark-producing devices, and smoking
are banned on the mountain at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone this summer. The ban
is effective immediately.
"It is incumbent upon all of us to take the necessary precautionary measures to protect our forests, our
resorts and our communities due to the extreme fire danger that exists throughout the state today.
We're asking our employees, local residents and guests to help us take care of our mountains so we
may enjoy them this summer and for years to come," said Andy Daly, president of Vail Resorts.
Over the next few days, mountain operations crews at each of the four resorts will be posting signage
at key access points around resort base areas, such as trailheads, service roads, operating chairlifts and
gondolas, and at on-mountain restaurant facilities reminding guests of the fire ban.
In addition to the ban, the four resorts are taking other precautionary measures, such as keeping
snowmaking systems in operable status in the event that water is needed to reach areas quickly, having
immediate access to bulldozers and other large machinery, and coordinating emergency plans with the
U.S. Forest Service and local authorities.
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Vail Resorts, Inc. is the premier mountain resort operator in North America. The Company operates
the Colorado mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, Heavenly Ski
Resort in California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The
Company also holds a majority interest in Rockresorts, a luxury resort hotel company with 11
distinctive properties across the United States. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate
planning, development, construction, retail leasing and management subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc.
Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The
Vail Resorts website is www.vailresorts.com.
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TOWN OF PAIL
Office of the Town Manager
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
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June 12, 2002
To the Vail Town Council:
In compliance with Ordinance 7, Series of 2002, forming the Commission on
Special Events (CSE), I would like to submit Pam Brandmeyer's name as the
Town of Vail staff designee for an Honorary Advisory Member.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF VAIL
Robert McLaurin
Town Manager
xc: Pam Brandmeyer
Rick Chastain @ rick(c~visitvailvalley.com
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Pam Brandmeyer -Notice of Intent
From: "Rick" <rickwisitvailvalley.com>
To: "Pam Brandmeyer" <pbrandmeyer(c~ci.vail.co.us>
Date: 6/12/02 4:06 PM
Subject: Notice of Intent
Hi Pam:
Pursuant to our conversation today, I would like to officially notify you.
that I would like to serve as an Advisory Board member to the Town of
Vail Commission on Special Events.
I understand that I need to produce an official notification on WCTB
letterhead, and have it signed by an officer of our organization. I will
do this and have it to you by no later than tomorrow, June 13.
If you have any questions,. please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Rick
Rick Chastain
Director, Event Marketing
Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau
100 E. Meadow Dr.
Vail, CO 81657
970-477-4004
970-331-1012 cell
970-476-6008 fax
www. rick@visitvailvalley. com
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Stephen Connolly
P.O. Box 3003
Vail, CO 81658
970/476-1346
June 12, 2002
Ms. Pam Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manager
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Rd.
Vail, CO 81657
RE: Commission on Special Events ex officio advisory council
Dear Pam,
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I would like to apply for a seat on the Commission on Special Events' ex officio advisory
council. While I do not represent any organization, I believe my special event and business
experience would be useful to the Commission.
My special event experience dates back to 1981 when I was the Race Director for the Gunnison
Stage Race, amulti-day international bicycle race held in Gunnison County Colorado. Since
then I have worked on four world championship events (including the two World Alpine Ski
Championships held in Vail), approximately twenty World Cup Ski events, over ten skating
shows and a touring gymnastics show. I also have experience with corporate functions, food
festivals and music shows.
Closer to Vail, I was the producer for the Vail Figure Skating Festival from 1994 until 1999. I
was the Race Director for the Ski Club Vail Town Race Series in l 989 and 1990. I also rar_ the
Vail Chamber & Business Association's Block Parties in 2001 and did most of the planning for
2002.
In the past year, as Director of the VCBA, I have worked with the VVCTB to coordinate efforts
within the business community for Big Wheel & Chili Contest (`O1 and `02) Oktoberfest (`O1
and `02) and this year's Teva Mountain Games. I have also attended CSE meeting since
November of 2001.
I will call you next week to see if you can accept my application and what the next step might be
Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Vail
_ Chamber &
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Association
241 South Frontage Road East Suite 2
Vail, Colorado 81657
Pam Brandmeyer
TOV
75 N Frontage Road
Vail, Co. 81657
June 12, 2002
Re: CSE Advisory Rep
Dear Pam,
phone: 970-477-0075
fax: 970-477-0079
email: vcbaC~vail.net
Kaye Ferry will be serving as the VCBA's representative on the Commission in Special
Event's Advisory Committee.
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Kaye
President
VAII.VALLEY
FOUNDATION
Providing leadership
in athletic, educational
and cultural endeavors
to enhance and sustain
the quality of life in
the Yail Valley
Boatd of Directors
President Gerald R. Ford
Adam Aron
Judith Berkowitz
Leon Black
Mar?ene So!1
Bjom Etik Borgen
lames Beny Craddock
Jack Crosby
Andrew Daly
William Esrey
Hatry Frampton
Gerald Gallegos
John Gamsey -
George Gillett
Pepi Gramshammer
Steve Haber
William Hybl
Martha Head
Elaine Kelton
Jack Kemp
Peter May
Patricia Peeples
Fitzhugh Scott, Emeritus
George Shaeffer
Michael Shannon
Stanley Shuman
Rodney Slifer
Oscar Tang
James Weaz
Cecilia Folz
President
2001 Mountain Bike
World Championships
1999 World Alpine
Ski Championships
1994 Mountain Bike
World Championships
1989 World Alpine
Sla' Championships
AEI World Forum
American Ski Classic
Citizen of the Year Awards
Education Initiatives
F!S Alpine World Cup
Friends of Vail
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Vilar Pavilion
Jerry & Betty Ford Artisans
GalfClassic
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Vail Valley Foundation
Scholarship Program
Vail International
Dance Festival
P.O. Box 309
Vail, Colorado 81658
970-949.1999
Fax 970.949-9265
e-mail vvfops@vail.net
June 4, 2002
Ms. Pam Brandmeyer
Town ofVail
75 South Frontage Road -
Vaii; Colorado 81657
Dear Pam:
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The Vail Valley Foundation would like to thank the Town of Vail for inviting us
to be an Advisory Member for the Commission on Special Events. We are
extremely excited to continue our partnership with the Town through this
opportunity, as it is good for the community and the evolution of the Vail Valley.
As we discussed last week on the phone, the Vail Valley Foundation has
nominated two member candidates. Our designees are:
Kurt Krieg Vice President of Operations
Chris Emmer Facilities Manager /Amphitheater Manager
One of us will always be available, and the majority of the time we will both~be
available, but with travel and new events on the horizon, we have named two
designees.
We look forward to the next meeting, please contact me with the date, time and
location once confirmed. Thank you again for your consideration of the Vail
Valley Foundation for this commission.
Sincerely,
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Kurt Krieg
A Colorado 501 (c) (3)
Nonprofit Corporation
June 18, 2002
Piet Pieters left a message on Pam Brandmeyer's voicemail that he would be the
VRD Representative on the Special Events Commission.
RESOLUTION N0.4
Series of 2002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE TOWN
OF VAIL COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL N0.2103 114 IS 018 BY THE
EAGLE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
PARCEL B, RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT D VAIL DAS SCHONE
SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public
health, safety and welfare to purchase the property commonly known as Parcel No. 2103
114 15 018. by the Eagle County Assessor's Office, and legally described as Parcel B,
Resubdivision of Tract D Vail Das Schone Subdivision ("the Property").
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to buy
and sell the Property.
2. .The Town Manager and the town staff are authorized to take whatever
steps are necessary to complete the purchase of the Property by the_ Town
of Vail from Vail Commons Management Partnership, an Illinois general
partnership.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this, day of June,
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2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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ORDINA CE NO. 17
SERIES OF 2002
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, SALE OR
USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE TOWN OF VAIL, SETTING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION THEROF, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND SETTING
FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, The Town Council has determined that drought conditions within
the Town of Vail and adjoining areas pose an extreme fire danger: and
WHEREAS, The Town Council has further determined that prohibiting the
possession, sale and use of fireworks within the Town of Vail is in the best interest of the
citizens of Vail and the State of Colorado to preserve the safety, health and welfare of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.11 of the Town Charter authorizes the Town Council to
enact emergency ordinances for the preservation of public property, health, welfare,
peace, or safety.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1.
It shall be unlawful for any person within the Town of Vail to possess, sell, offer for sale,
or to use or discharge any fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects material.
Section 2.
For purposes of this ordinance, "fireworks" shall mean any article, device, or substance,
with the primary purpose of producing a visual or auditory sensation by combustion,
explosion, deflagration, or detonation which meets the description of fireworks as set
forth in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials
Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 173.88 and 73.100.
addition, "fireworks" shall include all items listed in C.R.S. Sectio 12-28-10(8), efined
as "permissible fireworks." "Fireworks" shall not include toy caps which do not contain
more than twenty-five hundredths of a grain of explosive compound per cap; or highway
flares, railway fuses, ship distress signals, smoke candles, and other emergency signal
devices when possessed or used for emergency signaling. Further, "fireworks" shall not
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2002
include. devices used by any law enforcement or fire prevention agency in the
performance of their duties.
Section 3.
Any person violating any provision of this ordinance may be punished by a fine,
imprisonment, or both fine and imprisonment, as set forth in Section 1-4-1 of the Vail
Town Code.
Section 4.
An emergency exists in that the use of fireworks within the Town limits would severely
increase the risk of fire danger, and put the residents of the Town of Vail and surrounding
communities at risk.
Section 5.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed
this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses
or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 6.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 7.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to
revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
Section 8.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and shall terminate on
October 31, 2002.
Section 9.
The Town Clerk is directed that publication of this ordinance shall be made as soon as
practical and no later than ten (10) days following passage.
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2002
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
this 18t" day of June, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building,
Vail, Colorado, and this ordinance shall take effect immediately.
ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 18t" day of June, 2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2002
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Date: June 17, 2002
Re: Guidelines on Bans on Open Fires and Fireworks
Bans Ordered
What did Governor Owens ban by executive order in connection with the
declaration of statewide disaster emergency due to wildfires?
Statewide ban on "open burning", defined as any outdoor fire, including but not
limited to campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, and the use of any
fireworks. "Open burning" does not include:
Gas or charcoal grills located at private residences
Fireplaces within buildings
Professional commercial fireworks displays
Prescribed burning of ditches for irrigated pastures and croplands
Additions! exemptions as the governor may declare
Statewide ban on the sale and use of fireworks
Open Burn Ban
What is the penalty if someone violates the open burn ban on public property?
A violation of the ban on public property constitutes a class 3 misdemeanor,
punishable by up to six months in jail and/or maximum fine of $750. (§ 18-9-117, C.R.S
2001).
A separate statute alternately provides that violation of a fire ban on state lands under the
control of the Colorado Division of Wildlife is punishable by a fine of $100 (§ 33-15-
106, C.R.S. 2001).
What is the penalty if someone violates the open burn ban on private property?
There is no similar automatic state criminal sanction.
However, it is possible that a person could be charged with reckless
endangerment, which is a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail
and/or maximum fine of $750 (§ 18-3-208, C.R.S. 2001).
Reckless endangerment occurs when a person recklessly engages in conduct
which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. The
injury need not occur, just that the conduct creates the risk of injury.
The risk could be to a private citizen or to an emergency responder, including fire
personnel.
In light of the fact that there is a statewide ban and persons know or should know
about the ban, and given the tinderbox conditions, an argument can be made that reckless
endangerment exists when a person sets or causes a fire on private property in violation
of the ban.
Can counties impose their own ban on open fires?
A county has authority to ban open fires to a degree and in a manner that the
board of county commissioners deems necessary to reduce the danger of
wildfires within the unincorporated areas of the county (§ 30-15-401(1), C.R.S.
2001).
Can municipalities impose their own ban on open fires?
A municipality has specific authority to ban bonfires within its boundaries and to
ban other open fires under its general police/public nuisance authority (§ 31-15-
701,
§ 31-15-401, C.R.S. 2001).
Sale of Fireworks
What is the penalty for violation of the ban on sale of fireworks?
In order to commercially sell fireworks in Colorado, one must be licensed by the
state
(§ 12-28-110, C.R.S. 2001).
Sue Mencer, Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety, is advising all
retail licensed fireworks dealers that pursuant to the governor's ban, those licenses are
temporarily suspended and therefore they cannot sell fireworks.
Unlawfully commercially selling fireworks is a class three misdemeanor pu
nishable by up to six months in jail and/or maximum fine of $750 (§ 12-28-110, C.R.S.
2001).
Offenders can also have their fireworks seized at their expense (§ 12-28-109.,
C.R.S. 2001).
What if there is no commercial sale, but rather just a private transf er or sale
between friends or family?
Colorado law does not appear to specifically address this scenario, nor does the
governor's ban.
However, again, in light of the public warnings and fire danger situation, it is
theoretically possible that in such a situation, a charge of reckless endangerment
could apply.
Use of Fireworks
What is the penalty for violation of the ban on use of fireworks?
It is already against Colorado law to unlawfully possess or discharge most
fireworks (§ 12-28-102, C.R.S 2001). This includes most anything that explodes or
leaves the ground (public or professional displays excepted), (§ 18-28-101, C.R.S. 2001).
Permissible fireworks under this statute include sparklers, stationery cones and torches,
ground spinners, sparklers, "snakes").
The governor's ban in effect temporarily prohibits the use of all fireworks, including
those that up until the ban were permissible under Colorado law.
The governor's ban, however, does not apply to possession of what would be
ordinarily permissible fireworks.
Violation of the ban on use of fireworks is a class 3 misdemeanor
(§12-28-110, C.R.S 2001).
The penalty under the ban on use of all fireworks, including for the time being
previously permissible fireworks, is therefore the same as that which already exists
for use of previously illegal fireworks-- up to six months in jail and/or maximum fine of
$750.
Can municipalities impose their own ban on the sale or use of otherwise permissible
fireworks?
Municipalities may regulate and prohibit the sale, use, and possession of fireworks,
including permissible fireworks, within their boundaries (§ 12-28-107, and § 31-15-701,
C.R.S. 2001).
Can counties impose their own ban on sales or use of otherwise permissible
fireworks?
A county or fire protection district cannot prohibit the sale of permissible fireworks
within its jurisdiction, but a county has the authority to ban the use of fireworks (§ 30-15-
401(n.5), § 30-15-401.5(10), C.R.S. 2001). '
However, because the governor's ban is effectively a state law banning sales, this
prohibition against counties imposing their own bans on the sale of permissible fireworks
does not come into play. The statewide ban applies.
Penalties for the Setting of Fires or Reckless Conduct Resulting in. Fires
Criminal Liability
1. Fourth degree arson, § 18-4-105, C.R.S. (2001). A person who knowingly, or
recklessly starts or maintains a fire and by doing so places others in danger or any
building or occupied structure in danger commits:
a class 4 felony if a person is endangered, punishable by 2-6 years imprisonment
a class 2 misdemeanor if only property is endangered and the value of the
property is $100 or more, punishable by 3-12 months imprisonment and/or $250-
1000 fine
2. Firing woods or prairie, § 18-13-109, C.R.S. (2001). Any person who,
knowingly and without lawful authority, or with criminal negligence sets on fire any
woods, prairie, or grounds of any description, other than the person's own property, or
permits a fire to pass from the person's own grounds to the injury of any other commits a
class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by 3-12 months imprisonment and/or $250-1000 fine.
3. Unlawful conduct on public property, § 18-9-117, C.R.S. (2001). Any person
who enters or remains on public property or conducts himself in or on the same in
violation of any order, rule or regulation concerning the use of the public property,
including camping, picnicking and control and limitation of fires and designation of
places where fires are permitted, commits a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a
possible 6 months imprisonment and/or $50-750 fine.
4. Fires on Division of Wildlife land, § 33-15-106, C.R.S. (2001). It is unlawful
for any
person on state lands under the control of the Division of Wildlife to:
leave a fire unattended or fail to thoroughly extinguish a fire before leaving it,
punishable by a fine of $50.
start, build, tend, or maintain a fire in violation of fire ban or restriction during
periods of extreme fire hazard, punishable by a fine of $100 dollars.
4
start, build, tend or maintain a fire in a careless or reckless manner that indicates either a
lack of due regard for the fire hazard present or a wanton and willful disregard for the
safety of persons and property is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1,000
dollars.
5. Colorado state forests, § 36-7-201, C.R.S. (2001). Any person or corporation
who by negligence is responsible for any fires on state forest lands shall be punished by a
fine up to $300, or by imprisonment in the county jail of not more than three months, or
both.
6. Extinguishing campfires, § 30-15-201, C.R.S. (2001). Any person who leaves
a campfire unattended or fails to thoroughly extinguish a fire before leaving it commits a
class 2 petty offense, punishable by a fine of $50.
D 015 02
EXECUTIVE ORDER
Declaring a Statewide Ban on Open Burning and the S ale and Use of Fireworks
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Office of the Governor of the State of Colorado,
and in particular Article IV, Section 5 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 23-30-308;
24-20-20-108, and 24-32-2100 et seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes, I, Bill Owens,
Governor of the State of Colorado.
Background and Need.
On June 4th, 2002, I issued Executive Order D 012 02 banning open burning on state
lands. Since that time, approximately 200,000 acres have burned in the State of
Colorado. Today, I issued Executive Order D 014 02, declaring a statewide disaster
emergency due to the occurrence of and imminent threat of wildfires.
Additional measures are warranted to respond to this extreme risk and occurrence of
wildfires caused by human activities. After thorough investigation and evaluation of
the fire risk, I conclude that I must take action to minimise the serious danger to public
health presented by open burning and the use of fireworks.
In response, this Executive Order bans open burning throughout the State of Colorado
and bans the sale and use of all fireworks.
Mission and Scope.
I hereby order the following:
A. A statewide ban on open burning.
i) For purposes of this order, "open burning" is defined as any outdoor
fire, including but not limited to campfires, warming fires, charcoal
grill fires, and the use of any fireworks.
ii) For purposes of this order, "open burning" does not include:
a) gas or charcoal grills located at private residences;
b) fireplaces within buildings;
c) professional commercial fireworks displays;
d) prescribed burning ditches for irrigate pastures and croplands.
B. A statewide ban on the sale and use of fireworks.
Duration.
This Executive Order shall remain in force until modified or terminated by ftuther
executive order of the Governor.
GIVEN under my hand and the
Executive Seal of the State of
Colorado, this lOr"
Day of June, 2002.
Bill Owens
Governor
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ORDINANCE N0.13
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 7,
SERIES OF 2002 (COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS), PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, a typographical error occurred in Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2002, is hereby
amended as follows:
(Text that is to be deleted is ~~3'2GY~, text that is to be added is underlined).
Section 3. Members -Appointments -Terms
The CSE shall consist of five (5) voting members appointed by the Town Council
to be designated as follows: 1 Retail; 1 Restaurant; 1 Lodging; 1 (from any of 3
categories previously stated); 1 at large. All five voting members shall be residents of the
Town of Vail, own real property within the Town of Vail, own a business in the Town of
Vail, or be employed within the Town of Vail. No current event promoters, producers or
board members of organizations requesting funding, or their empleye~s employees, may
serve as voting members. The initial terms of two members of the CSE shall be for one
year, and the initial term of three members shall be for two years, to be appointed in
2002. Thereafter, the council shall annually appoint CSE members to two year terms
every January.
In addition to the five voting members of the CSE, up to ten (10) honorary
advisory member groups may be included by Council invitation. In order to act as an
honorary advisory member of the CSE, each member group shall nominate one
representative within that group to be ratified by Council. Honorary advisory member
groups shall be approved by council and may include:
Vail Resorts, Inc. (VRI)
Vail Valley Foundation (VVF)
Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau (VVCTB)
Vail Chamber and Business Association (VCBA)
Vail Recreation District (VRD)
Town Council
Town of Vail staff
VLMDAC
Ratified, honorary advisory members shall assist the CSE by providing information,
coordination and consultation and shall not have the power to vote on issues that come
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before the CSE. The number and terms of such advisory members shall be at the
discretion of the Town Council. Advisory members of the CSE should be individuals
who have a demonstrated expertise in special event production, establishment of criteria
by which to gauge event success, or knowledge of and/or a strong interest in special
events.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed
this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses
or phrases be declared invalid.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has
accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof,
any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or
by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision
hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded
unless expressly stated herein.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent
herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be
construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE
IN FULL ON FIRST READING this _-day of , 2002 and a public hearing shall
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be held on this Ordinance on the day of 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
by title only this
day of
2002
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2002
Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #1 of 2002
Revenue Expenditure
Amount Amount
Description Increase Increase Reason
Capital Projects Fund
Revenue Adjustments
Sales Tax Revenue 500,000 Revise Estimate
Transfer from HEF 650,000 To pay for Shop Improvements
Sale of Assets 675,000 Sale of Old Town Shops
Federal Grant Revenue (300,000) Change Amount to Actual
Projects Rolled from 2001
Loading & Delivery Study
Facility Capital
Street Light Imp. Program
Dobson Ice Arena
Bus Shelter Replacement
Parking Structure Maintenance
Drainage Improvements
Lionshead Improvements
Way Finding Improvements
Radio Tower Equipment
Mountain Bell Housing
West Meadow Dr.
Vail Valley Dr.
Project Budgets Amended 2002
Town Shops
Village Streetscape Design
Ruins Project
Land Acquisition
Donovan Park Pavilion
Subtotal Capital Projects Fund
8,396 Ongoing Project
18,999 Replace Community Development Boiler
10,000 Street Lights at Lodge at Vail
15,000 Ongoing Project
20,000 Plexiglas Replacement
67,347 Additional Entry and Exit Equipment for LH Parking Structure
52,696 Lodge at Vail Drainage
150,000 Ongoing Project
160,000 Ongoing Project
74,052 Ongoing Project
20,000 Ongoing Project
79,000 Ongoing Project
85,000 Ongoing Project
775,000 Increase Project to $1.5 million
200,000 Begin Design of Project Cost Shared with RETT Fund
(2,100,000) Removed
2,600,000 In West Vail
150,000 To bring the Pavilion Budget to $2.8 million
1,525,000 2,385,490
Supp Aprop 1 of 2002 1 6/13/02 10:13 AM
Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #I of 2002
Revenue Expenditure
Amount Amount
Description Increase Increase Reason
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Projects Rolled from 2001
Black Gore Cr. Sand Mitigation 5,978 Ongoing Project
Pedestrian Bridge Design 18,151 Ongoing Project
Ford Park Play Ground Safety Improvements 18,307 Ongoing Project
Project Mgt. 14,412 Summer Intem
Nature Center Bridge 35,995 Ongoing Project
Recreation Path Maintenance 77,144 Ongoing Project
Pine Beetle Control 92,620 Ongoing Project
Donovan Park Lower Bench 813,155 Ongoing Project
Redsandstone Soccer Field 146,052 Ongoing Project
Imgation Control 75,951 Ongoing Project
Trailhead Signs 99,911 Ongoing Project
Project Budgets Amended 2002
White Water Park 50,000 To Cover Legal Fees
Playground Safety Improvements 8,000 Various Project Sites
Village Streetscape Design 300,000 Begin Design of Project Cost Shared with Capital Project Fund
Sand Mitigation Project 50,000 Contribution to Eagle River Watershed Council
Subtotal RETT Fund 0 1,882,676
Supp Aprop 1 of 2002 2 6/13/02 10:13 AM
Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #1 of 2002
Revenue Expenditure
Amount Amount
Description Increase Increase Reason
General Fund
Reimbursed Costs
Misc. Revenue
Professional Fees
Professional Fees
Salaries
Professional Fees
Assessment
Professional Fees
Miscellaneous
Professional Fees
Operating Supplies
Equipment Purchases
Equipment Purchases
Employee Bonuses
Subtotal General Fund
Heavy Equipment Fund
Transfer to the Capital Projects Fund
Dispatch Services Fund
Equipment
Total All Funds
20,000
1,799 Newsracks Sold, & Charter Revenue
9,500 Cable Television Technical Assessment
4,400 Architect Fees for Temporary Gynastics Site
17,000 Temporary Secretarial Support in Community Dev.
20,000 Revise the Town Sign Code
6,474 Common Area Assessment for Bright Horizons Space
7,055 Planning & Estimating Gymnastics Facility Requirements
850 Purchase Newspaper Boxes
7,715 Lobbyist Fee for Bus Grants
3,500 Small Equipment for Fire Dept.
900 Newsracks Resold
3,520 Copy Machine for Finance and Court
899 Pass Through of Tip for Bus Drivers
21,799 81,813
650,000 To fund the Town Shop Improvements
4,245 Complete purchase from 2001
1,546,799 5,004,224
Supp Aprop 1 of 2002 3 6/13/02 10:13 AM
ORDINANCE NO. 12
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3,
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO CONTRACT FOR TOWING,
STORAGE AND/OR SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES; AMENDING
SECTION 7-3A-3 TO ALLOW FOR CORRECTIONS TO STATUTORY
REFERENCE; AND SETTING FORTH DETAIL IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, Title 7, Chapter 3, of the Vail Town Code provides procedures for
removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles within the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Town expends an inordinate amount of time and resources
complying with procedures regarding removal, storage and disposal of abandoned
vehicles within the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to authorize the Town to
contract for removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles within the Town of Vail
in accordance with C.R.S. § 42-4-1814, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-3A-3 of The Vail Town Code provides an erroneous
citation to the Colorado Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public
health, safety and welfare to adopt these amendments to the Town Code.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
(Text that is to be deleted is Win, text that is to be added is underlined .
Section 1. Section 7-3A-3 of the Vail Town Code is amended as follows:
7-3A-3: IMPOUNDMENT AUTHORIZED:
Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle, attended or unattended, standing
upon any portion of a street or upon any place within this Municipality in such a manner
as to constitute a violation of any section of this Article, or left unattended for a period of
twenty four (24) hours or more and presumed to be abandoned under the conditions
prescribed by Colorado Revised Statutes section ~~ ~ 1 nL 42-4-1802, as amended, the
officer shall require the vehicle to be removed and placed in storage in the nearest garage
or other place of safety designated or maintained by this Municipality, and the charges
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for towing and storage of such vehicle shall be charged to the owner of the vehicle in
addition to a ten dollar ($10.00) impounding charge.
Section 2. Section 14 is added to Title 7, Chapter 3, of the Vail Town Code to read as
follows:
7-3A-14: RIGHT TO CONTRACT:
Notwithstanding the procedures set out in Sections 7-3A-3 through 7-3A-8 of this
Chapter 3, the Town, at its discretion, may forego said procedures and execute a contract
or contracts for the removal, storage and/or disposal of abandoned motor vehicles in
accordance with C.R.S. § 42-4-1814, as amended.
Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail
and the inhabitants thereof.
Section 5. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any
right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the
effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as
commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The
repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously
repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
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Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw; order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof,.
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE
IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of June, 2002 and a public hearing shall be
held on this Ordinance on the 18th day of June, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
by title only this day of , 2002
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2002
Vail Marketing Budget
Per Steve Thompson 6/17/02
Year Lodging
Tax Business
License Total Expenses Variance
Car Over 2000 $ .333 mil + $ .333
Actual 2001 $1.537 mil $ 60,000 $1.600 mil $1.860 mil + $ 73,000
Bud et 2002 $1.175 mil _ $300,000 $1.475 mil $1.521 mil + $ 27,000
Pro'ection 6/17/02* 2002 $1.400 mil $300,000 $1.700 mil $1.521 mil f $252,000
Pro'ection 6/17/02 2003 $1.550 mil <$300,000> <$1.850 mil>
* TOV Anticipated 2002 $1.175 mil from Tax
.3 mil from Business License
$1.475 mil
*Revise results for 2002 $1.400 mil from Tax
.300 mil from Business License
$1.700 mil
*Collections off so far only 1 % instead of 24% TOV anticipated