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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-11 Support Documentation Town Council and PEC Special SessionJoint Meeting of the Vait Town Council and the Planning and Environmental Commission Tuesday, October 11, 2005 5:00-7:00 Vail Town Council Chambers 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Co 1) Review what has worked and not worked in the development review process 2) Review Roles of Council and PEC-See Attached Materials on Roles 3) SDD Process (memo on SDD attached for your reference) a. When should we use an SDD and when should we evaluate amending the zoning code so that there are explicit development parameters b. What's a precedent and what is not? c. Do we need to better define public benefits? 4) Identify ways to improve communication between the Counci{ and PEC a. Receiving input from Council/Delivery of recommendations to Council b. Joint meetings- when are they valuable? " .~ VA/L TOWN CHARTER Section 8.3 -Planning Commission: There shall be established a seven (7) member planning commission appointed by the council. Members of the planning commission shall be residents of the Town of Vail and registered electors. The terms of appointment to the planning commission shall be two (2) years on an overlapping basis. Section 8.4 -Environmental Commission: There shall be established an environmental commission appointed by the council. Its functions shall be defined by ordinance and include but not be limited to aesthetic, architec- t tural, environmental and ecological coordination and planning relating to the enhancement and the preservation of the quality of life. Section 8.5 -Vacancies: Whenever a vacancy occurs on any board or commission, the council shall cause public notice of such vacancy to be made and encourage qualified volunteers to seek appointment to such board or commission. The council shall then make appointments to fill such vacancies. Section 8.6 -Right To Establish: In addition to those boards and commissions heretofor created by ordinance, council shall have the power and authority to.create boards and commissions, including advisory and appeal boards. All permanent boards and commissions, including advisory and appeal boards, shall be created by'ordinance, which shall set forth the number and qualifications of members including residency requirements, if any, and the powers and duties delegated to such boards and commissions. Initial appointments by the council to, any board or commissions shall specify the terms of office of its members in order to achieve overlapping tenure. All mem- bers, however, shall be subject to removal by the council. Each board and commission shall elect its own chairman and vice-chairman from among its members. Each board and commission shall operate in accordance with its own rules of procedure and its .meetings shall be open to the public. Any board or commission created under this article which is not required by statute or this Charter may be abolished by the council. ARTICLE IX TOWN FINANCES Section 9.1 -Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of the town shall commence on the' first day of January or on such date each year as shall be fixed by the council. Section 9.2 -Provision For Tax System: The council may by ordinance provide a system for the assessment, levy and collection of all town taxes,' not inconsistent with this Charter. 3-2-1 CHAPTER2 t. J 3-2-5 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SECTION: 3 2-1: 3 2-2: 3-2-3: 3=2-4: 3-2-5: 3-2-6: Creation Membership, Appointments; Terms' Removal From Office Vacancies Officers; Meetings; Rules Function 3-2-1: CREATION: There is created by the Town Council a Planning and Environmental Commission in .accordance with sections .8.3 and 8.4 of the Charter of the Town, composed of seven (7) members who shall act in: accordance with the Char- ~,. ter,, this, .Chapter, the direction of the Town Council and. the ordinances of the. Town, and. shall be';appointed and serve as provid- ed. in this Chapter. (Ord. 10(1978) § 1) 3-2-3: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE: Members of the Planning and Environmental.. Commission shall .serve at the will of the . Town,, Council and shall., be sufject to removal by the Towri Council"for. inefficiency, neglect of duty, failure to at- tend meetings, malfeasarice in office, or any other reasons the Town Council deems proper. (Ord. 7(1992)) 3-2-2: MEMBERSHIP; APPOINT- . MENTS; „TERMS: The.. Planning and Environmental Commission shall have. seven (7) members appointed by the Town Council. All members of the Commission ,shall be residents, qualified electors of the Town, and if any member ceases to reside in the Town, membership on the Comms- sion shall immediately terminate. The terms of the members of the Planning and Envi- ronmental Commission shall. be for two. (2) years on an overlapping basis and shall expire on . Maich 31 of the year of termina- tion: (O~d. 10(199;6):: -Ord: 29(1987). § 1: Ord. 10 (1.978) § 1;,Ord:.,37(198.1) § 1) 3-2-4: VACANCIES: Vacancies on the Planning and Environmental Commission shall occur whenever a mem- ber of the Commission is removed by the Town Council, dies, becomes incapacitated and unable to perform his or her duties for a period of sixty (60) days, resigns, ceases to meet the qualifications ..for Commission members, or is convicted of a felony.. Va- cancies shall be filled by a majority .vote of the Town. Council. (Ord. 7(1992)) 3-2-5: OFFICERS; MEETINGS; RULES: The Commission shall elect its chairman from among the members and shall fill such other offices as it may. determine. The term of the chairman shalt be.for one year.with eligibility for reelection. The., .Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. It shall adopt rules for transaction,, of business ahd shall keep a record of its resolutions, transac- tions, findings. and, determinations,., which record, shall. be a public record. kept., in the office of the Town Clerk. (Ord: 10(1978) 3-2-6 3-2-6: FUNCTION: The Planning and Environmental Commission shall have the following function and duties: A. To make and adopt a Master Plan, for approval by the Town Council, for the physical development of the Town, including any areas outside its bound- aries, subject to the approval of the legislative or governing body having .jurisdiction .thereof, which in the Commission's judgment bear relation to the planning of the Town. The Plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive matter, shall show the Commission's recommenda- tions for the development of the sub- ject territory. . B. To review and recommend to the Town Council a Zoning .Ordinance with appropriate regulations, which may be specifically provided or re- quired by ordinance of the Town. C. To review and recommend to the Town Council subdivision regulations as may be provided or required by ordinance of the Town. D. To review and approve environmental impact reports and mitigation mea- sures as they relate to the Zoning, Ordinance, codified in Title 12 of this Code. E. To review and comment on programs, studies of environmental issues for the Town and the Gore Valley. F. To conduct research and appropriate studies of environmental issues for the Town and the Gore Valley. G. To make recommendations to the Town. Council for the .control of pollu- 3-2-6 tion and the protection of the environ- ment. H. When data is obtained indicating that State air and water pollution standards have been violated, to advise the Council of the necessary and appro- priate action. I. To be concerned and involved with environmental issues for the entire Gore Valley and to take the initiative to organize and coordinate environ- mental studies and measures neces- sary to protect the residents of Gore Valley. and Eagle County. J. To consider any other matters pertain- ing to the Commission as provided by law, resolution, or ordinance,. and to act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council when so requested, and to perform all other powers and duties authorized and required by ordinance or State law. (Ord. 10(1978) § 1) ~' i. . Town of Vail 12-1-1 ~ 7 12-1-2 CHAPTER 1 TITLE, PURPOSE AND APPLICABlL1TY SECTION: 12-.j:=1 ~`~- Title `"° "' . - r, . . 12-1-2: `Purp`ose 12-1-3: Applicability 12-1-1: TITLE: This Title may be cited as the ZONING TITLE for the Town, and shall farm and be incorporated as Title 12 of the Town Code of Vail, Colo- rado, otherwise referred to as "Town Code of Vail." (Ord. 8(1973) § 1.000) 12-1-2: PURPOSE: snow, and -other dangerous condi- tions. 3. To promote safe and"efficient pe- destrian and vehicular traffic circula- tion and to lessen .congestion in the streets. 4, To promote adequate and appropri- ately .located off-street .parking and loading facilities. . 5, To conserve and maintain estab- lished community qualities and eco- nomic values. A. General: These regulations are enact- ed for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and gerieral . welfare of the Town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious de- velopment of the Town in a manner that will conserve and .enhance its natural environment and its estab- lished character as a resort arid resi- dential community of high quality. B. Specific: These regulations are intend- , ed.to achieve the following more spe- cific purposes: 1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage; and .public facili- ties. 2. To secure. safety from .fire, panic, flo6d; avalanche, -accumulation of 6. To encourage a harmonious, con- venient, workable relationship among land uses, consistent with Municipal development objectives. 7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land with structures. 8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the Town. 9. To. conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirable natural features. 10. To assure adequate open space, recreation. opportunities, and :other amenities. and facilities conducive to desired living quarters. 1.1 :: To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viable com- munity:_(Ord: 8(1973) § 1.1OOj Town of Yai1 Attachment 1 .Roles and Responsibilities Of the Town of Vail Boards and Staff Revised on July 16,1999 Purpose: The purpose of this document is to clarify the responsibilities of the Design Review Board, Planning and Environmental Commission, Town Council and staff on various applications reviewed by these agencies Summary of general distinctions between the DRB and the PEC on development Plannine and Environmental Commission: The PEC's review of most applications is focused on large-scale issues such as appropriateness of the use, impacts of the development on the development objectives of the Town, economic impacts of proposed uses, impacts on neighborhood, traffic impacts, pedestrian access, general environmental impacts, general impacts of bulk and mass on neighboring sites, and the like. The PEC is not responsible for such things as architectural details, roof pitch, materials, fapade treatments, landscaping, etc., as this is the responsibility of the DRB. The PEC shall: • Ensure plan meets the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations (setbacks, GRFA, density, building height, site coverage) • Evaluate the impacts of the development on adopted TOV policies (Land use plan, Vail Village Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan) • Evaluate the impacts of a development on the neighborhood, traffic, air and light and general bulk and mass (potential~off--site impacts) • Evaluate a development's impact on the natural environment • Evaluate impact of the proposed use or structure on the community, traffic, etc. Design Review Board: The DRB's review of applications is focused on only those issues contained in the design guidelines such as ultimate bulk, mass, and articulation of structures, roof pitch, proposed materials, color, landscaping, etc. The DRB is not responsible for issues related to the economics impacts of a development, the proposed use, off-site traffic impacts, mitigation of development impacts on public infrastructure, etc. The DRB shall: • Review the proposal for compliance with Chapter 11 Design Guidelines, Vail Village Urban Design Considerations, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Architectural Design Guidelines, Streetscape Master Plan • Evaluate site layout and on-site circulation • Evaluate building architecture including detailed bulk and mass review based on design guidelines • Evaluate all structure materials, colors, etc. • Evaluate tree and vegetation impacts and proposed landscape plans • Evaluate grading plans • Evaluate lighting and signage plans - 1 '- Division of Responsibilities ,For Specific_Applicaton Types, Town CounciUPEC/DRB/Staff ®Design Review Application (DRB only) Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC has NO review authority on a DRB application, but must review any accompanying PEC application as prescribed herein. Design Review Board: .~.. Action: The DRB is responsible for final approvaLdenial of a DRB application.. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the 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 - The design of parks - Compliance with the architectural design guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, the Vail Village Design Considerations, the Vail Streetscape Master Plan 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 may also approve DRB applications of minimal complexity as defined in the Zoning Regulations. 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. P ®250 proposals Planning and Environmental Commission• Action: The-PEC has NO review authority~on a 250 application.. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a 250 application.. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the proposal for: - Compliance with the minimum landscaping and site development standards required (i.e., landscaping, paved parking, underground utilities, removal of disallowed building materials, compliance with light standards; etc.) ' - 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 - The design of parks - Compliance with the design Guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, the Vail Village Design Considerations, the Vail Streetscape Master Plan 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 may also approve DRB applications of minimal complexity as defined in the Zoning Regulations. 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. - 3.- ®Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Order of Review: Generally, applications will-be reviewed first by the PEC for acceptability- of use and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvaUdenial of CUP. 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: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a CUP, but must review any accompanying D,RB 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 - RemovaUPreservation 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 otfier building forrris" - ' .Provvison 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 The design of parks ' . ',~ -4._ 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• 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. -5- ®Variance Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of the proposed • -variance and-then.by the. DRB.for compliance. ofproposed buildings andsite_planning.. - Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for fcnal approvaUdenial of a variance. The PEC is responsible for evaluating a proposal for. 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity.. . -, -. 2. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation andyenforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity, or to attain the objectives of this Title without grant of special privilege. 3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety. 4. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed variance. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a variance, 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 pazking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - 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:. Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council: Town Council ` evaluates whether or not.the l?EC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and-can uphold, uphold with modifications; or overturn the board's decision: . -6- ®Major Exterior Alteration (LMU-1 'and LMU-2) Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission• Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a Major Exterior Alteration. The PEC shall review the proposal for: - Conformance with development standards of zone district - Lot area - Setbacks - Building Height - Density - GRFA - Site coverage = Landscape area - Parking and loading - .Mitigation of development impacts - Compliance with the goals and requirements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (except design guidelines) Desien Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a Major Exterior Alteration, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the 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 - Compliance with the architectural design guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan 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• 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. ~, r >. -7- ®Major Exterior Alteration (CC1 and CC2) and Minor Exterior alteration (CC1 and CC2) Or"der of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a Major/Minor Exterior Alteration. The PEC shall review the proposal for: - Conformance with development standards of zone district - Lot area - Setbacks ' - Building Height - Density - GRFA - Site coverage - Landscape area - Parking and loading - Compliance with the goals and requirements of the V ail V illage Masser Plan, the Streetscape Master Plan, and the Vail Comprehensive Plan - Compliance with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Vail Village Design Considerations with respect to the following: - Pedestrianization - Vehicular penetration - Streetscape framework - Street enclosure • - Street edge - Building height - Views - Service/delivery - Sunshade analysis • - The PEC's approval "shall constitute approval of the basic form and location of improvements including siting, building setbacks, height, building bulk and mass, site improvements and landscaping." Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a Major or Minor Exterior Alteration, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the 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 - RemovaUPreservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provisiomforsnow 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 - Circula'tionand'access~to a site. including parking; and site distances : ; T'nratinn and tlPCian-nf catPllite ~lichPC ' Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements Hof 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• 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. ®Special Development District and Major Amendment Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development, then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed-buildings and site planning; and final approval by the Town Council. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC. shall review the proposal for and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the following: ... ~., . • Permitted accesso -. ,..~ ~ _.. -u ;:~ e.: ~.. , . ry, and conditional uses • Evaluation of design criteria as follows (as applicable): A. Compatibility: Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. B. Relationship: Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. C. Pazking And Loading: Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of this Title. D.' . Comprehensive Plan: Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and urban design plans. E. Natural and/or Geologic Hazard: Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic . hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. F. Design Features: Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. G. Traffic: A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. . H. Landscaping: Functional- and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function. I. Workable Plan: Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. - Recommendation on development standards including, lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverages, landscaping and parking Design Review Boards Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a SDD proposal, but, must review any accompanying DRB application The DRB review of an SDID prior to Town Council approval is purely advisory in nature. ,. ,.. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal: . - Architectural,compatibility with other structures; the land and surroundings ' - Fittingbuildmgs into°landscape '- - Configuration of building;and grading of a site which respects the topography `' - Removal/Preservatiori of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site -10- - 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 - Compliance with the architectural design guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan 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• Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approvaUdenial of an SDD. The Town Council shall review the proposal for the following: • Permitted, accessory, and conditional uses • Evaluation of design criteria as follows (as applicable): A. Compatibility: Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. B. Relationship: Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. C. Parking And Loading: Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of this Title. D. Comprehensive Plan: Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and urban design plans. E. Natural and/or Geologic Hazard: Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. F. Design Features: Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. G. Traffic: A circulation system designed for bith'vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. H. Landscaping: Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function:. - . ~.~ . ,: I. Workable Plan: Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. - Approval of development standards including, lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverages; landscaping, and parking- ' ,- r, , ,11 ._ _ ®Special Development District Minor Amendment Staff: _ _ .._ Action: The stafJ'shall review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the proposal and then report decision to the PEC. Evaluation of design criteria as follows (as applicable): A. Compatibility: Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity,; character, visual integrity and orientation. B. Relationship: Uses; activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable . relationship with surrounding uses and activity. C. Parking And Loading: Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of this Title. D. Comprehensive Plan: Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and urban design plans. E. Natural and/or Geologic Hazard: Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. F. Design Features: Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. G. Traffic: A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. H. Landscaping: Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function. I. Workable Plan: Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a SDD proposal, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal based on the following: - 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 includng'parking; .and site;distances; . _ - Location and design of satellite dishes , - Provision of outdoor lighting - Compliance with the; design Guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan -12- Planning and Environmental Commission: The PEC is informed of the staff approval and may call-up item as it deems necessary. 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. -13- ®Development Plan (General Use District) Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. _.... .. .. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a development plan in a GU district.. The PEC is responsible for prescribing the following development standards: 1. Lot area and site dimensions. 2. Setbacks. 3. Building height. 4. Density control. 5. Site coverage. 6. Landscaping and site development. 7. Parking and loading. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a development plan in a GU district, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the 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 - 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• 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. -14- ®Zoning/Rezoning Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on zoning/rezonings. Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff advises the applicant as to compliance with the Zoning Regulations. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a zoning/rezoning. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community. ® Code Text Amendment Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC shall review the proposal for and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the compatibility of the proposed text changes for consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans and impact on the general welfare of the community. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review autlioriry on code amendments. Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff advises the applicant as to compliance with the Zoning Regulations. Staff provides analyses and recommendations to the PEC and Town Council on any text proposal. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approvaUdenial on code amendments. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the compatibility of the proposed text changes for consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans and impact on the general. welfare of the community. File: \\VAIL\DATA\EVERYONE\DOM\MEM0991PECROLES.DOC -15- MEM®RANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: George Ruther, Community Development Department DATE: January 4, 2005 SUBJECT: Informational Summary on Existing Special Development Districts The following is a summary of several of the existing Special Development Districts (SDD). The summary will highlight the title of the SDD, the location, date of adoption, the purpose and deviations of the SDD, and the public benefits accompanying the SDD. SDD 2 Northwoods Location: 600 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1974 Purpose/Deviations: This SDD was tied to the redesign and redevelopment of the Vail Golf Club. Within the ordinance adopting the SDD it was stated that the proposal was an overall reduction in the in density on the parcel. Public Benefits: The reservation of an area, Area B, as open space. SDD 3 Pitkin Creek Location: 3901-4081 Bighorn Road Date of Adoption: 1974 Purpose/Deviations: Density increases over the allowable in exchange for affordable housing restrictions. Public Benefits: 156 condominiums were sold at below market rates to "locals". Use and resale restrictions designed to assure "affordability" expired seven years after project completion. Developer dedicated 0.7 acres of open space to the Town. SDD 4 Cascade Village Location: Cascade Village and Glen Lyon Subdivisions Date of Adoption: 1976 Purpose/Deviations: Project provided for amixed-uses with concentration of very high density development around the hoteUconvention center/health club. Average density for entire project is 15.8 units per acre. Public Benefits: Creation of a "third village" and development of significant hot bed base which was to improve Vail's summer marketing potential, bike path and stream tract opened to public, employee housing, and a Colorado Mountain College facility. SDD 5 Simba Run Location: 1100 and 1180 North Frontage Road West and 1200-1240 Lionsridge Loop Date of-Adoption:-1976 Purpose/Deviations: Town of Vail accepted county approved development plan during annexation. SDD was the most appropriate zone district given the approved development plan. Public Benefits: Developer required to provide adequate transportation services to the owners and guests of the development to the Village core and the Lionshead area. In addition, the developer was to provide a bus shelter to serve. the Lionsridge area generally. Also, the following recreational facilities were provided by the developer: five tennis courts, a tot lot, a bike.and pedestrian path traversing the property, and a swimming pool which shall be open to the public_for a fee. SDD 6 Vail Village Inn Location: 100 East Meadow Drive Date of Adoption: 1976 Purpose/Deviations: Creation of a mixed-use development and a substantial increase in density. Public Benefits:. Increased live bed base and several employee housing units. SDD 8 Fallridge Location: 1650 Fall Ridge Road Date of Adoption: 1977 . Purpose/Deviations: Originally a part of SDD 1 along with the Golf Course Townhomes. Developer separated Fallydige from SDD 1 to create SDD 8 in order to achieve greater density. Public Benefits: Developer provided a two acre parcel of land which is used for recreational amenities for owners of dwelling units within SDD 8. SDD 10 Valli Hi (Timber Ridge) Location: 1280 North Frontage Road West Date of Adoption: 1979 Purpose/Deviations: Project received considerable density (198 units) and relief from design review guidelines in exchange for employee rental use restrictions for a period of 20 years. Public Benefits: The community received 198 apartments at a time of a severe employee housing shortage. SDD 13 Wirth/Wheeler Location: 2455 Garmisch Drive Date of Adoption: 1`98'4 Purpose/Deviations: One of the SDD's three lots was inaccessible due to excessive grades. The SDD was established in order to,abandon lot lines,~thereby allowing the third duplex to be located in an area.that was accessible: ,. ~. Public Benefits:.The'SDD allowed`for a reasonable development solution on the parcels without . .. severe retaining: walls,. road cuts, or disturbance to the site. 2`. SDD 14 Doubletree Hotel (Evergreen Lodge) Location: 250 South Frontage Road West Date of Adoption: 1986 Purpose/Deviations: The redevelopment plan entailed a substantial density increase, additional building height, setback encroachments, and pay-in-lieu parking provisions. Public Benefits: Increase in hot bed base and considerable improvements to the site. SDD 15 Bishop Park Location: 43 and' 63 Willow Place Date of Adoption: 1986 Purpose/Deviations: Minor increase to building height,. setbacks, and GRFA. SDD process was used to allow for creativity and flexibility in design of the project. Public Benefits: Developer provided cash contribution to development of stream walk and deed restricted one manager's unit as employee housing. SDD 16 Elk Meadows Location: 1624-1632 Buffeter Creek Road Date of Adoption: 1987 Purpose/Deviations: SDD allowed for small lot size, thereby maintaining a large portion of the site as undisturbed open space. Density was actually reduced during SDD process below that which was allowed under zoning. Public Benefits: Reduction in density and the establishment of a large area of undisturbed open space. SDD 17 Ramshorn Location: 416 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1987 Purpose/Deviations: Allowed for redevelopment of lodge with additional GRFA and no increase in density. Public Benefits: Developer funded and constructed sidewalk along Vail Valley Drive. SDD 18 Victorian at Vail Location: 4415 Bighorn Road Date of Adoption: 1987 Purpose/Deviations: The sole reason for the SDD was to allow for the subdivision of the five homes onto separate parcels as single family homes. Without the SDD the parcel sizes would not have meet zoning requirements. There was no increase in density. Public Benefits: The developer donated 0.553 acres of a common area which were preserved in their natural state. SDD 19 Garden of the Gods (Galatyn Lodge) Location: 365 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1987 . Purpose/Deviations: Proposal increased GRFA slightly and provided for encroachments into the setbacks. 3 Public Benefits: Existing surface parking was .placed in a below grade structure, a sidewalk and bus stop were constructed, and .two units were restricted for employee housing. SDD 21 Vail Gateway Location: 12 Vail Road Date of Adoption: 1988 Purpose/Deviations: Commercial Core 1 zoning was placed on the parcel to allow for amixed- use development. The proposed development exceeded the allowable height. Public Benefits: Developer constructed a sidewalk on north and west sides of the property. SDD 22'Grand Traverse Lions Ridge #3 Location: 1450-1850 Lions Ridge Loop and 1402-1428 Moraine Drive Date of Adoption: 1988 Purpose/Deviations: SDD allowed for greater flexibility in the design of the 24 single-family lots. Density actually reduced and a minimum of six employee housing units constructed. Public Benefits: The density reduction and the minimum of 6 employee housing units Was considered a benefit. SDD 23 Vail National Bank (WestStar Bank) Location: 108 South Frontage Road West Date of Adoption: 1989 Purpose/Deviations: The SDD was necessary to allow for continuance of office use, and small expansion. Public Benefits: The developer dedicated a small portion of property to facility access to Vail Valley Medical Center. SDD 24 Warner Development (Sunburst Drive) Location: 1815-1835 Sunburst Drive Date of Adoption: 1990 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for increased site coverage and GRFA. . Public Benefits: Each parcel was required to have a deed restricted employee housing unit. SDD 27 Forest Glen (Timber Falls) Location: 4301-4480 G1'en Falls Lane Date of Adoption: 1991 Purpose/Deviations: The SDD was necessary to allow the project, to deviate from the minimum frontage iequired for a parcel and lot area, encroachments into setbacks, and increased GRFA. Public Benefits: The density was reduced from the allowable 55 dwelling units to 26 dwelling units and 12 employee housing units were constructed. SDD 28 Christiania at Vail Location: 356 Hanson Ranch Road Date of Adoption: 1992 Purpose/Deviations: To allow for the expansion and redevelopment of the lodge. The SDD allowed for the project to have increased density, GRFA, common area, encroachment into setbacks, and reduced parking spaces required. Public Benefits: The creation of one employee housing unit, the Mill Creek walking path, additional landscaping, two enclosed parking spaces, and a paved parking area were identified as public benefits. SDD 29 The Valley Phase II Location: 1460 and 1502 Buffehr Creek Road Date of Adoption: 1993 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for the construction of structures on 40% slopes, encroachments into setbacks, increased retaining wall heights, increased height, and a reduction in the required minimum buildable azea for a parcel. ; Public Benefits: The developer dedicated access easements for the common driveway as well as the pedestrian access path and one employee housing unit. SDD 31 Golden Peak House Location: 321 Hanson Ranch Road Date of Adoption: 1993 Purpose/Deviations: Allowed for the rezoning of a portion of land,.Tract E, from Agricultural and Open Space zone district to Commercial Core 1 zone district. Public Benefits: The construction of two employee housing units, a contribution of $32,000 towards redesign of Siebert Circle, dedication of open space by Vail Associates, Inc., and the dedication of a public pedestrian easement across the property. SDD 32 Cornice Building Location: 362 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1994 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the 5DD was to allow for the construction of a single family residence within the High Density Multiple-Family zone district which encroached into required setbacks and proposed parking within the front setback. Public Benefits: The developer deed restricted three employee housing units off-site, agreed to maintain the landscaping within the Town right-of--way for a period of three yeazs, and recorded a revocable right-of--way permit for all improvements within the right-of--way. SDD 33 Red Sandstone Employee Housing Location: 955 Red Sandstone Road Date of Adoption: 1996" Purpose/Deviations: To allow for retaining wall heights to exceed three feet within the front setback. Public Benefits: Creation. of 18 employee housing. 5 SDD 34 The Valley Phase IV Location: 1551-1631 Buffehr Creek Road Date of Adoption: 1997- Purpose/Deviations: The SDD allowed for the conversion of a County approved PUD plan to allow for the conversion of two duplex lots to three single family lots with no change in total GRFA. Public Benefits: The provision of one employee housing unit. SDD 35 Austria Haus Location: 242 East Meadow Drive Date of Adoption: 1997 ~. ~ . . Purpose/Deviations: The SDD allowed for increases in density, encroachments into setbacks, increased site coverage, increased commercial area and common area. The purpose of the SDD was to further the development objects of the Town, to preserve the hotel bed base, increase retail opportunities, generate sales tax revenue, and implements the recommendations of the Streetscape Master Plan. Public Benefits: Public benefits included streetscape improvements, hotel redevelopment, stream bank restoration, increased sales tax revenue, and a commercial link to the Village. SDD 36 Four Seasons Location: 13 South Frontage Road and 28 Vail Road Date of Adoption: 2001 initially and 2003 Alpine Standard parcel added by Four Seasons Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for the development of a primarily hotel product with condominiums, fractional fee units, and employee housing units. The project deviated from height, slight encroachments into setbacks, and increased site coverage. Public Benefits: The construction of 118 hotel beds, 34 employee housing units, the construction of improvements to the- South Frontage Road West, and streetscape improvements along West Meadow Drive. Please see attached spreadsheet containing zoning analysis for the Four Seasons SDD 37 Tivoli Lodge Location: 386 Hanson Ranch Road Date of Adoption: 2003 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to facilitate the redevelopment of the Tivoli Lodge. The proposal deviated from maximum allowable height, minimum required landscape area, minimum required parking, and the location of a loading and delivery bay within the front setback. Public Benefits: The continuance and increase in the hotel bed base, the construction of a heated: paver sidewalk along the north and east property lines, and the creation of one deed restricted employee housing unit. . 6 .: f r Tivoli Lodge Zoning Analysis Lot Size: Development Standard Density (dwelling units/acre): Accommodation Units (AUs): Employee housing Unit (EHUs): Gross Residential Floor Area: Gross Residential Floor Area: (70%AUs) (30%DUs) (EHUs) Retail Area: Site Coverage: Landscape Area: hardscape (20%) softscape (80%) Setbacks: Gore Creek Setback: 17,707 sq. ft./0.4065 acre Allowed Proposed 10 DUs (25/acre) 1 DUs (2.5/acre) unlimited 61 AUs unlimited 1 EHU 26,561 sq. ft. or 26,560 sq. ft. or Up to 150% 150% 18,593 sq. ft min. 23,560 sq. ft (89%) 7,968 sq. ft. max. 3,000 sq. ft (11%) Unlimited 450 sq.ft. 2,656 sq. ft. or 10% 0 sq. ft. or 0 11,506 sq. ft. or 65% 11,200 sq. ft. or 63% 5,312 sq. ft. or 30% 5,312 sq. ft. or 30% 1,062 sq. ft (max.) 1,356 sq. ft. or 25% 4,250 sq. ft.(min.) 3,956 sq. ft. or 75% 20 ft. minimum Varies unless approved (see development plan) otherwise by the PEC 50 ft. minimum NA P~'~g: 46 spaces 40 spaces Loading: 1 bay 1 bay (in the front setback) Height: 48 ft. maximum 56 ft. BOLD indicates deviations from the prescribed development standards. ' 7 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: George Ruther, Community Development Department DATE: January 4, 2005 SUBJECT: , Informational Summary on Existing Special Development Districts The following is a summary of several of the existing Special Development Districts (SDD): The summary will highlight the title of the SDD, the location, date of adoption, the purpose and deviations of the SDD, and the public benefits accompanying the SDD. SDD 2 Northwoods Location: 600 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1974 Purpose/Deviations: This SDD was tied to the redesign and redevelopment of the Vail Golf Club. Within the ordinance adopting the SDD it was stated that the proposal was an overall reduction in the in density on the parcel. Public Benefits: The reservation of an area, Area B, as open space. 5DD 3 Pitkin Creek Location: 3901-4081 Bighorn Road Date of Adoption: 1974 Purpose/Deviations: Density increases over the allowable in exchange for affordable housing restrictions. Public Benefits: 156 condominiums were sold at below market rates to "locals". Use and resale restrictions designed to assure "affordability" expired seven years after project completion. Developer dedicated 0.7 acres of open space to the Town. SDD 4 Cascade Village Location: Cascade Village and Glen Lyon Subdivisions Date of Adoption: 1976 Purpose/Deviations: Project provided for amixed-uses with concentration of very high density development around the hoteUconvention center/health club. Average density for entire project is 15.8 units per acre. Public Benefits: Creation of a "third village" and development of significant hot bed base which was to improve Vail's summer marketing potential, bike path, and stream tract opened to public, employee housing, and a Colorado Mountain College facility. 1 SDD 5 Simba Run Location: 1100 and 1180 North Frontage Road West and 1200-1240 Lionsridge Loop Date of Adoption: 1976- Purpose/Deviations: Town of Vail accepted county approved development plan during annexation. SDD was the most appropriate zone district given the approved development plan. Public Benefits: Developer required to provide adequate transportation services to the owners and guests of the development to the Village core and the Lionshead area. In addition, the developer was to provide a bus shelter to serve. the Lionsridge area generally. Also, the following recreational facilities were provided by the developer: five tennis courts, a tot lot, a bike and pedestrian path traversing the property, and a swimming pool which shall be open to the public for afee. - SDD 6 Vail Village Inn Location: 100 East Meadow Drive Date of Adoption: 1976 Purpose/Deviations: Creation of a mixed-use development and.a substantial increase in density. Public Benefits: Increased live bed base and several employee housing units. SDD 8 Fallridge Location: 1650 Fall Ridge Road Date of Adoption: 1977 Purpose/Deviations: Originally a part of SDD 1 along with the Golf Course Townhomes. Developer separated Fallydige from SDD 1 to create SDD 8 in order to achieve greater density. Public Benef ts: Developer provided a two acre parcel of land which is used for recreational amenities for owners of dwelling units within SDD 8. SDD 10 Valli Hi (Timber Ridge) Location: 1280 North Frontage Road West Date of Adoption: 1979 Purpase/Deviations: Project received considerable density (198 units) and relief from design review guidelines in exchange for employee rental use restrictions for a period of 20 years. Public Benefits: The community received 198 apartments at a time of a severe employee housing shortage. SDD 13 Wirth/Wheeler Location: 2455 Garmisch Drive Date of Adoption: 1984 Purpose/Deviations -One of the SDD's three lots was inaccessible due to excessive grades. The. SDD was established in order to abandon lot.lines,~thereby allowing the third duplex to be located in an area that was accessible. . ;. . Pubhc~Beriefits: Tle~ SDD allowed'for ~a reasonable development solution on the parcels without :. severe retaining walls, road- cuts,. or disturbance to the site. SDD 14 Doubletree Hotel (Evergreen Lodge) Location: 250 South Frontage Road West Date of Adoption: 1986 Purpose/Deviations: The redevelopment plan entailed a substantial density increase, additional building height, setback encroachments, and pay-in-lieu parking provisions. Public Benefits: Increase in hot bed base and considerable improvements to the site. SDD 15 Bishop Park Location: 43 and 63 Willow Place Date of Adoption: 1986 Purpose/Deviations: Minor increase to building height, setbacks, and GRFA. SDD process was used to allow for creativity.and flexibility in design of the project. Public Benefits: Developer provided cash contribution to development of stream walk and deed restricted one manager's unit as employee housing. SDD 16 Elk Meadows Location: 1624-1632 Buffehr Creek Road Date of Adoption: 1987 Purpose/Deviations: SDD allowed for small lot size, thereby maintaining a large portion of the site as undisturbed open space. Density was actually reduced during SDD process below that which was allowed under zoning. Public Benefits: Reduction in density and the establishment of a large area of undisturbed open space. SDD 17 Ramshorn Location: 416 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1987 Purpose/Deviations: Allowed for redevelopment of lodge with additional GRFA and no increase in density. Public Benefits: Developer funded and constructed sidewalk along Vail Valley Drive. SDD 18 Victorian at Vail Location: 4415 Bighorn Road Date of Adoption: 1987 . Purpose/Deviations: The sole reason for the SDD was to allow for the subdivision of the five homes onto separate parcels as single family homes. Without the SDD the parcel sizes would not have meet zoning requirements. There was no increase in density. Public Benefits: The developer donated 0.553 acres of a common area which were preserved in their natural state. SDD 19 Garden of the Gods (Galatyn Lodge) Location: 365 Vail Valley Drive Date of`Adoptioni 1987 Purpose/Deviations: Proposal increased GRFA slightly and provided for encroachments into the setbacks. Public Benefits: Existing surface parking was ,placed in a below grade structure, a sidewalk and bus stop were constructed, and two units were restricted for employee housing. SDD ZI VaiI Gateway Location: 12 Vail Road Date of Adoption: 1988 Purpose/Deviations: Commercial Core 1 zoning was placed on the parcel to allow for amixed- use development. The proposed development exceeded the allowable height. Public Benefits: Developer constructed a sidewalk on north and west sides of the property. r.. ... ,; SDD 22 Grarid Traverse Lions Ridge #3 :. " Location: 1450-1850 Lions Ridge Loop and 1402-1428 Moraine Drive Date of Adoption: 1988 Purpose/Deviations: SDD allowed for greater flexibility in the design of the 24 single-family lots. Density actually reduced and a minimum of six employee housing units constructed. Public Benefits: The density reduction and the minimum of 6 employee housing units was considered a benefit. SDD 23 Vail National Bank (WestStar Bank) Location: 108 South Frontage Road West Date of Adoption: 1989 " Purpose/Deviations: The SDD was necessary to allow for continuance of office use, and small expansion. Public Benefits: The developer dedicated a small portion of property to facility access to Vail Valley Medical Center. SDD 24 Warner Development (Sunburst Drive) Location: 1815-1835 Sunburst Drive Date of Adoption: 1990 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for increased site coverage and GRFA. Public Benefits: Each parcel was required to have a deed restricted employee housing unit. SDD 27 Forest Glen (Timber Falls) Location: 4301-4480 Glen Falls Lane Date of Adoption: 1991 Purpose/Deviations: The SDD was necessary to allow the project to deviate from the minimum frontage required for a parcel and lot area, encroachments into setbacks, and increased GRFA. Public Benefits: The density was reduced from.the allowable 55 dwelling units to 26 dwelling . units and 12 employee housing units were constructed. 4 SDD 28 Christiania at Vail Location: 356 Hanson Ranch Road Date of Adoption: 1992 Purpose/Deviations: To allow for the expansion and redevelopment of the lodge. The SDD allowed for the project to have increased density, GRFA, common area, encroachment into setbacks, and reduced parking spaces required. Public Benefits: The creation of one employee housing unit, the Mill Creek walking path, additional landscaping, two enclosed pazking spaces, and a paved pazking area were identified as public benefits. SDD 29 The Valley Phase II Location: 1460 grid 1502 Buffehr Creek Road Date of Adoption: 1993 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for the construction of structures on 40% slopes, encroachments into setbacks, increased retaining wall heights, increased height, and a reduction in the required minimum buildable azea for a pazcel.... Public Benefits: The developer dedicated access easements for the common driveway as well as the pedestrian access path and one employee housing unit. SDD 31 Golden Peak House Location: 321 Hanson Ranch Road Date of Adoption: 1993 Purpose/Deviations: Allowed for the rezoning of a portion of land,.Tract E, from Agricultural and Open Space zone district to Commercial Core 1 zone district. Public Benefits: The construction of two employee housing units,. a contribution of $32,000 towards redesign of Siebert Circle, dedication of open space by Vail Associates, Inc., and the dedication of a public pedestrian easement across the property. SDD 32 Cornice Building Location: 362 Vail Valley Drive Date of Adoption: 1994 Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for the construction of a single family residence within the High Density Multiple-Family zone district which encroached into required setbacks and proposed parking within the front setback. Public Benefits: The developer deed restricted three employee housing units off-site, agreed to maintain the landscaping within the Town right-of--way for a period of three years, and recorded a revocable right-of--way permit. for all improvements within the right-of--way. SDD 33 Red Sandstone Employee Housing Location: 955 Red Sandstone Road . Date of Adoption: 1996 Purpose/Deviations: To allow for retaining wall heights to exceed three feet within the front setback. . ~~.° '° °~~ Public Benefits: Creation of l8 employee housing.- SDD 34 The Valley Phase IV ' ' - ~ - ' Location: 1551-1631 Buffehr Creek Road ' ._._ .. -_ -- -_ _Date.of-Adoptions 1..9-97-- -- _ _ _ _. _ _- ----_ ._ . _ - _ . _ _ _ _.._ _ :-.-- - ~ ..:: _:_ .- _. _ - `__ Purpose/D'eviations: The SDD allowed for the conversion of a County approved PUD plan to. allow for the conversion of two duplex lots to three single family lots with no change in total GRFA. Public Benefits: The provision of one employee housing unit. SDD 35 Austria. Haus . Location: 242'East Meadow Drive .. .; Date of Adoption: 1997 .... r .:.. Purpose/Deviations: The SDD allowed for increases in density, encroachments into setbacks, increased site coverage, increased commercial area and common area. The purpose of the SDD was to further the development objects of the Town, to preserve the hotel bed base, increase retail opportunities, generate sales tax revenue, and implements the recommendations of the Streetscape Master Plan. Public Benefits: Public benefits included streetscape improvements, hotel redevelopment,.. stream bank restoration, increased sales tax revenue; and a commercial link to the Village. SDD 36 Four Seasons Location: 13 South Frontage Road and 28 Vail Road Date of Adoption: 2001 initially and 2003 Alpine Standard parcel added by Four Seasons Purpose/Deviations: The purpose of the SDD was to allow for the development of a primarily hotel product with condominiums, fractional fee units; and employee housing units. The project deviated from fief f sli t encroachments into setbacks, and increased site coverage. 1~ Public Benefits: The"construction of 118 hotel beds, 34 employee housing units, the construction of improvements" to the South Frontage Road West, arid-streetscape improvements along West Meadow Drive. Tivoli Lodge Zoning Analysis Lot Size: Develovment Standard Density (dwellingunits/acre): Accommodation Units (AUs): Employee housing Unit (EHUs) Gross Residential Floor Area: 17,707 sq. ft./0.4065 acre Allowed Proposed 10 DUs (25/acre) 1 DUs (2.5/acre) unlimited 61 AUs unlimited 1 EHU Gross Residential Floor Area: (70% AUs) (30%DUs) (EHUs) Retail Area: Site Coverage: Landscape Area: hazdscape (20%) softscape (80%) Setbacks: Gore Creek Setback: Parking: 26,561 sq. ft. or 26,560 sq. ft. or Up to 150% 150% 18,593 sq. ft min. 23,560 sq. ft (89%) 7,968 sq. ft, max. 3,000 sq. ft (11%) Unlimited 450 sq.ft. 2,656 sq. ft. or 10% 0 sq. ft. or 0 11,506 sq. ft. or 65% 11,200 sq. ft. or 63% 5,312 sq. ft. or 30% 5,312 sq. ft. or 30% 1,062 sq. ft (max.) 1,356 sq. ft. or 25% 4,250 sq. ft.(min.) 3,956 sq. ft. or 75% 20 ft. minimum Varies - unless approved (see development plan) otherwise by the PEC 50 ft, minimum NA 46 spaces 40 spaces Loading: 1 bay 1 bay (in the front setback) Height: 48 ft. maximum 56 ft. BOLD indicates deviations from the prescribed development standazds. 7