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EVENING SESSION AGENDA
6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and
cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council
will consider an item.
1 • ITEM/TOPIC: Citizen Participation. (10 min.)
2. Matt Gennett ITEM !TOPIC: Bell Tower. A request to proceed through the
development review process with a proposal to reconfigure private
improvements on Town of Vail property. (10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny the applicant's request to proceed through the
development review process.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Bell Tower Building is in the
process of undergoing design review for an application to two gables
to encroach slightly over Gore Creek Drive, and for a new stone
.veneer with cap on the south side of the building to encroach as well.
The applicant has already received design review board approval,
with conditions for their design, the condition being Town Council
permission to proceed. Presently, the existing Bell Tower roof
overhang encroaches over Town of Vail property. The applicants are
prepared to enter into an encroachment agreement with the Town.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: he Community Development
Department recommends the Town Council approves the applicant's
request to proceed through the development review process and
apply for a building permit upon the execution of the encroachment
agreement.
3• ITEM/TOPIC: Proclamation No. 3, Series of 2006. (Helen Fritch
Day) (10 min.)
4. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: First reading of Ordinance No. 6, Series 2006, An
ordinance repealing and reenacting Title 9, Chapter 1, Vail Town
Code regarding water quality within the Town of Vail; and setting
forth details in regard thereto. (10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
amendment or deny Ordinance No. 6, Series 2006, on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: This ordinance provides
definitions and amendments to Title 9, Vail Town Code which, will
further clarify prohibited acts and provide for more effective
enforcement by the Town to prevent injury to the Town water
supplies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve First Reading of
Ordinance No. 6 Series 2006.
5. Matt Gennett ITEM/TOPIC: First Reading of Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2006,
an ordinance amending Section 12-21-14E, Restrictions in
Specific Zones on Excessive Slopes, Vail Town Code, pursuant to
Section 12-3-7, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to allow for an
amendment to increase the amount of allowable site coverage on
lots with excessive slopes, from a maximum of 15% to a maximum
of 20%, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (15 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2006.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On April 24, 2006, the Planning
and Environmental Commission (PEC) conducted a work session
during which staff was directed to draft changes to their suggested
modified version of the applicant's proposed text amendment. On
May 8, 2006, the PEC recommended approval of the proposed
text amendment to the Vail Town Council, as modified by staff
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
Department recommends that the Vail Town Council approves
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2006, as presented.
6. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Consideration of Ordinance No. 18, Series 2006,
An Emergency Ordinance Amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Vail Town
Code Regarding Wildlife Protection in the Town of Vail; and
setting forth details in regard thereto. (10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve or deny
Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2006.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Council has directed the
staff to prepare a new and more effective wildlife protection
ordinance. Until such time that said legislation can be considered
and approved by the Town Council, Ordinance 18 operates to
create a "zero tolerance" policy for violation of the current wildlife
protection regulations. More specifically, the ordinance removes
from the Town Code all requirements of warnings to alleged
violators, as well as any maximum fine amounts. Thus, making a
first offense punishable by the maximum penalties available to the
Municipal Court (up to $999 and up to 180 days in jail for each
offense).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Emergency Ordinance
No. 18, Series of 2006.
7. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC:. Resolution No. 4, Series of 2006, a resolution
amending Section 2.3.3 Stronger Economic Base Through
Increased Live Beds, Chapter 4 Recommendations-Overall Study
Area, and Chapter 5 Detailed Plan Recommendations to establish
policies for the preservation and enhancement of the number of
live beads in LionsHead, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(20 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Resolution No. 4, Series of 2006.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On June 26, 2006, the Town of
Vail Planning & Environmental Commission held a public hearing
on the proposed amendments to the LionsHead Redevelopment
Master Plan. Following discussion on the amendments, the
Commission voted 5-0-1 (Pierce recused) to forward a
recommendation of approval to the Town Council. In voting to
recommend approval, however the Commission requested that
several modifications be made to the amendments. The
modifications recommended by the Commission are noted in blue
text in the resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
Department recommends that the.Vail Town Council approves
Resolution No. 4, Series of 2006, as presented.
8. Ron Braden ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution No. 14, Series of 2006. A Resolution
Matt Mire approving and authorizing the wireless broadband network and
lease agreement (the "Agreement") between the Town of Vail
(the" Town") and CenturyTel Broadband Services, LLC
("CenturyTel"), which agreement pertains to certain respective
rights and responsibilities of the Town and CenturyTel in relation
to providing atown-wide wireless broadband network. (20 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider Resolution No.
14, Series 2006, for approval.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: At the request of council, the
Town of Vail issued an RFP for a Town Wide Wireless Network on
March 17, 2006. On May 12, 2006 the committee selected
CenturyTel for award of the wireless RFP. After extensive
negotiations with CenturyTel, we are pleased to now present an
agreement for council's approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 14,
Series 2006.
9. ITEMlTOPIC: Town Manager's Report. (10 min.)
10. ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment. (7:45 p.m.)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
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CHAMBERS
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ORDINANCE NO. 6
SERIES OF 2006
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, VAIL
TOWN CODE REGARDING WATER QUALITY WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL; AND
SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the
"Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of
the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have
been duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, land. development projects and associated increases in impervious
cover alter the hydrologic response of local watersheds and increase storm water runoff
rates and volumes, flooding, stream channel erosion, and sediment transport and
deposition; and
WHEREAS, visual observations of turbidity in Gore Creek have been observed
from construction projects over the past two years, and deep excavations from these
projects require dewatering systems which mix ground water with soils during the
excavation process; and
WHEREAS, control of excessive suspended solids and sediment must be
undertaken to prevent these pollutants from reaching the surface waters of Gore Creek
causing deterioration of the Town water sources; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that this text amendment is necessary for the
protection of municipal water supplies and for the promotion of coordinated and
harmonious development in a manner that conserves and enhances the Town's natural
environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the
highest quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT;
Section 1. Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed and re-
enacted as follows:
Chapter 1
Water Quality
SECTION:
9-1-1: Definitions
9-1-2: Water Quality Standards
9-1-3: Jurisdiction for Water Quality
9-1-4: Discharges Unlawful
9-1-5: Compliance with Permits
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2006
9-1-6: Enforcement
9-1-7: Penalty
9-1-1: DEFINITIONS
relief.
(a) Enjoined shall include temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive
(b) Municipal water supplies means all surface and underground water rights,
whether absolutely or conditionally decreed, of the Town of Vail, which are used or are
capable of being used for any beneficial purpose, including, without limitation, municipal,
commercial, aesthetic, irrigation, fish and game propagation, recreation, domestic,
industrial uses, and augmentation and exchange, but does not include waters in sewage
systems, waters in treatment works or disposal systems, water in potable water
distribution systems, and all water withdrawn for use until use and treatment have been
completed.
(c) Non-point source means any source of pollutant other than a point
source, including, without limitation, water use and development practices, activities
which encroach on riparian areas, vegetation disturbance, soil disturbance and earth .
movement, impervious cover, and storm water runoff from developed areas.
(d) Permit means a permit lawfully issued pursuant to Public Law 92-500, the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.) or
pursuant to C.R.S. §25-8-501 (1981) et seq.
(e) Person means an individual, corporation, partnership, association,
municipality, district, federal or state agency, commission or other state or federal body
or political subdivision thereof.
(f) Point source means any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance,
including, but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete
fissure, container, rolling stock or concentrated animal feeding operation from which
pollutants are or may be discharged.
(g) Pollutant means any dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue,
sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical waste, biological materials,
radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and
industrial, construction, municipal and agricultural waste, dirt and slurry.
(h) Sources means any area that contributes to the water supply of any
stream or river and includes, without limitation, any drainage basin or underground
aquifer.
(i) Waterworks means all components of the Town's water supply system,
whether operated by the Town or the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, including
but not limited to all equipment, dams, canals, ditches, flumes, pipelines, conduits,
reservoirs, drains, wells, pumps, and other facilities associated with the diversion,
control, treatment and/or distribution of the Town's municipal water supplies.
9-1-2: WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2006
Within the jurisdictional areas set forth in Section 9-1-3, the standards for water quality
shall be those standards adopted from time to time by the water quality control
commission pursuant to C.R.S. §25-8-202(b) (1981) and §25-8-404 (1981), as
applicable to waters located within the jurisdiction of this Chapter. Said standards are
incorporated herein by reference.
9-1-3: JURISDICTION FOR WATER QUALITY
Pursuant to C.R.S. §31-15-707(b) (1975), §31-15-708(1) (1975) and C.R.S. §31-15-401
(1975), and for the purpose of maintaining and protecting its municipal water supply from
injury and pollution, the Town shall exercise regulatory and supervisory jurisdiction within
the Town of Vail and over all streams and sources contributing to municipal water
supplies for a distance of five (5) miles above the points from which municipal water
supplies are diverted.
9-1-4: DISCHARGES UNLAWFUL
Within the jurisdictional areas defined in Section 9-1-3, it shall be unlawful for any person
to discharge from either a point or a non-point source any pollutant or engage in any
activity which will result in the degradation of water quality below the standards set forth
in Section 9-1-2, unless the discharge is the subject of an existing and valid point source
discharge permit issued pursuant to C.R.S. § 25-8-501 (1981).
9-1-5: COMPLIANCE WITH PERMITS
With the exception of a point source discharge permit as noted above in Section 9-1-4,
obtaining and complying with a permit from any other local, state or federal entity for
activities or discharges resulting in a violation of this Chapter shall not constitute a
defense to any such violation.
9-1-6: ENFORCEMENT
(a) Right of Entry: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce
any provision of this Chapter, an authorized representative of the Town may go upon
any land at any reasonable time to inspect the same, provided that such person identify
himself/herself and, if such land be unoccupied, that such person shall make a
reasonable effort to locate the person having control of such land to notify them of such
entry.
(b) .Stop Work Order: Whenever any work or activity is being done contrary
to the provisions of this Chapter, or in violation of .this Chapter, the Town or its
authorized representatives may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on
any person engaged in or causing such activity until authorized by the Town to proceed.
9-1-7: PENALTY
(a) Offense: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter
shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 1-41 of this Code for each offense.
Each day shall be deemed a separate offense.
(b) Actions: Any activity or use which is continued, operated or maintained
contrary to any provision this Chapter is unlawful. The Town may institute injunction,
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2006
abatement or any other appropriate legal action to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such
violation, in which event the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and
attorney fees.
(c) Remedies: The remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not
exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
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 Towri 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 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 4. 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 18th day of July, 2006, and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 8th day of August, 2006,
at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: -July 18, 2006
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2006, an ordinance amending Section 12-21-
14E, Restrictions in Specific Zones on Excessive Slopes, Vail Town
Code, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to
allow for an amendment to increase the amount of allowable site
coverage on lots with excessive slopes, from a maximum of 15% to a
maximum of 20%, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Applicant: Helmut Reiss, represented by Steve Isom
Planner: Matt Gennett
DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Helmut Reiss, is requesting to amend Section 12-21-14E,
Restrictions in Specific Zones on Excessive Slopes, Vail Town Code, which
further restricts site coverage on lots with average slopes in excess of 30% within
four of the nine residential zone districts established in Chapter 12-6, Residential
Districts, Vail Town Code, to a maximum of 15% of the total site area, instead of
the standard 20% maximum. The applicant is proposing to amend the restriction
to allow for the typical 20% maximum site coverage standard to apply in the
applicable zone districts irrespective of the average slope. The rationale behind
the applicant's request is to allow for greater flexibility in the design and
construction of residences on steep hillsides.
II. BACKGROUND
On April 24, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)
conducted a work session during which staff was directed to draft changes to
their recommended, modified version of the applicant's proposed text
amendment.
On May 8, 2006, the PEC recommended approval of. the proposed text
amendment to the Vail Town Council, as modified by staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the Town Council
approves Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2006, on first reading to amend
Section 12-21-14E, Vail Town Code, to allow the maximum site coverage to
increase from 15% to 20% in specific zones on excessive slopes, but with a
maximum of 60% site. disturbance, and setting for details in regard thereto.
Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria noted in Section
IV of the May 8, 2006, Planning and Environmental Commission staff
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memorandum, and the evidence and testimony presented herein.
Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 17, Series of
2006, on first reading, the Community Development Department- recommends
the Town Council makes the following findings:
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 environment and its established character as a resort and.
residential community of the highest quality.
IV. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2006
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Attachment: A
ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-21-14E, RESTRICTIONS IN SPECIFIC ZONES ON
EXCESSIVE SLOPES, VAIL TOWN CODE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-3-7, AMENDMENTS,
VAIL TOWN CODE, TO ALLOW FOR AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF
ALLOWABLE SITE COVERAGE ON LOTS WITH EXCESSIVE SLOPES, FROM A MAXMIMUM
OF 15% TO A MAXIMUM OF 20%, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, text amendments are permitted pursuant to parameters set forth for such in
Section 12-3-7, Vail Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail held public
hearings on April 24, 2006, and again on May 8, 2006, following which the Commission forwarded a
recommendation of approval with staff's recommended modifications to the Vail Town Council
based on the criteria and findings presented in the staff memorandum; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending additional text amendments, found in Section 1 of this
ordinance, as a result of the analysis performed for the original text amendment request submitted
by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the third Guideline under Section 12-11-1, Vail Town Code, states the following
intent: "prevent the unnecessary destruction or blighting of the natural landscape"; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the proposed text amendment furthers the general
and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations; implements and achieves 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; demonstrates how conditions have
substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how the existing regulation is
no longer appropriate; and provides a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land
use regulations consistent with municipal development objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds it in the interest of the public health, safety, and
~vPlfare to adopt this amendment to the Vail Town Code.
Ordinance No. 17, Series 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BYTHE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The .proposed text amendments are as follows:
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2-1. Not more than ten percent (10%) of the total site area may be
covered by driveways and surface parking.
2. In orderto protectthe natural land form and vegetation on steep
slopes, not more than sixty percent (60%) of the total site area may be
disturbed from present conditions by construction activities. The
Design Review Board (DRB) may approve site disturbance in excess of
the sixty percent (60%) maximum if specific design criteriawarrantthe
extent of the requested deviation.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase ofthis
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions ofthis 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
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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 Vail 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 anyother 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 event only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall
not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereo# theretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18th day of July, 2006 and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 1St day of August, 2006, in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No: 17, Series 2006 3 .
RESOLUTION NO. 14
Series of 2006
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE WIRELESS BROADBAND
NETWORK AND LEASE AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE TOWN
OF VAIL (THE "TOWN") AND CENTURYTEL BROADBAND SERIVICES, LLC
("CENTURYTEL"), WHICH AGREEMENT PERTAINS TO CERTAIN RESPECTIVE
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOWN AND CENTURYTEL IN RELATION
TO PROVIDING ATOWN-WIDE WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORK.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a
home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and
the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been duly
elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that a system of wireless broadband high speed
communications will improve the quality of life of Vail residents and guests; improve government,
education and transit services, and facilitate resident and visitor access to such services; help to bridge
the digital divide; create opportunities ,for businesses located within Vail's borders; and provide
competitive network services; and
WHEREAS, The Town seeks a relationship with CenturyTel in particular, to create aTown-wide
wireless broadband network ("Network"), to install, operate and maintain such Network, pursuant to and in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and with regulations promulgated by the Federal
Communications Commission and all other applicable laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO as follows:
Section 1. The Agreement is hereby approved, and the Town Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and deliver the Agreement, on behalf of the Town, with such .terms and provisions as
the Town Manager, after consultation with the Town Attorney, considers to be necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is
necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Vail held this 18"' day of July, 2006.
Rodney E. Slifer,
Mayor of the Town of Vail, Colorado
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson,
Town Clerk
Resolution No. 14 Series 2006
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July 11, 2006
Overall May sales tax decreased 6.5% with Retail increasing 7.4%, Lodging decreased 15.8%, Food
and Beverage decreased 19.2°Io and Utilities/Other (which is mainly utilities but also includes taxable
services and rentals) decreased 7.8°Io.
Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review and the sales tax worksheet are available on the Internet
at www.vailgov.com. You can subscribe to have the Vail Business Review and the sales tax worksheet e-mailed
to you automatically from www.vailgov.com.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax collections, as
opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125.
Sincerely,
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Sally Lorton
Sales Tax Administrator
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May 2006 SALES TAX
VAIL VILLAGE
May
2005
Collections
Retail ~I 33,261
Lodging ~ 15,934
Food &
Beverage 42,053
Other 3,026
27,922
23,205
May
Chan_ ec,~
-16.1%
45.6%
41,471 -1.4%
1,297 -57.1
Total
May
2006
Collections
94,274
93,895 -0.4%
LIONSHEAD
May
2005
Collections
I.
Retail 10,014
Lodging 18,686
Food &
Beverage
Other
Total
May
2006
Collections
9,257
3,417
May
Change
-7.6%
-81.7%
i
14,101 5,693 -59.6%
3,555 2,318
__ _ -34.8%
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46,356 20,685 -55.4%
May 2006 SALES TAX
CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAIUSANDSTONE/WEST VAIL
May May May
2005 2006
Collections Collections
- Change
-
-
Retail ~, 82,147 85,532 °
4.1 /°
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Lodging ~
22,098
20,900
-5.4%
Food &
Beverage 39,037 29,863 -23.5%
Other 3,344 4,247 27.0%
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Total I 146,626 140,542 -4.1
OUT OF TOWN
Retail
Lodging
Food &
Beverage
Utilities &
,Other
Total
May May May
2005 2006
Collections Collections Change
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17,089 30,318 77.4%
576 696 20.8%
219
156,769
174,653
63
145,848
176,925 -71.2%
-7.0%
1.3%
May 2006 SALES TAX
TOTAL
May May May
2005 2006
Collections Collections Chanc
Retail
~ 142,511 153,029 7.4%
Lodging j I
57,294
48,218
-15.8%
Food &
Beverage 95,410 77,090 -19.2%
Utilities & 166,694 153,710 -7.8%
Other
Total 461:,909 432,047 -6.5%
RETAIL SUMMARY
May
2005
Collections May
2006
Collections May
%
Change
FOOD 58,886 61,565 4.5%
LIQUOR 11,503 12,826 11.5%
APPAREL 10,983 9,321 -15.1%
SPORT 14,336 12,200 -14.9%
JEWELRY 6,340 3,647 -42.5%
GIFT 3,100 2,759 -11.0%
GALLERY 704 874 24.1 %
OTHER 36,550 49,489 35.4%
HOME 109 348 219.3%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 142,511 153,029 7.4%
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June 12, 2006
P. O. Sox 1 196 47 E. Seaver Creek BNd.
Avon, Cobrado 81620-I 196
Telex hone: 970-949-7 700
Fax: 970-949-7765
Avon Town Council Vail Town Council Eagle County.Commissioners
P. O. Box 975 75 S. Frontage Road West P. O. Box 850
Avon, CO 81620 Vail, CO 81657 Eagle, CO 81631
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
We are writing this letter with great disappointment regarding the recent dire responses to our local
bear activity in the town of Avon. Christie Lodge guests have repeatedly read about wildlife
"dispositions" in efforts to control metropolitan bear movement. The official responses appear to be
quite heavy handed, of late. We would sincerely request that relocation be the primary choice of
controlling our recent in-town bears! We support the DOW in its principals and guidelines and we
want to do whatever we can to protect the bear population.
Christie Lodge is immediately and voluntarily seeking to replace all outdoor trash containers with
bear-proof trash containers.
It is with great sadness that we must ask, "Are there existing ordinances for area businesses and
others with respect to bears-proof containers?° If not, why not? Wide use of such containers would
greatly discourage bears and their offspring from successful results when foraging (for food) here in
town. Instituting official proactive measures should particularly apply to the area restaurants, grocery
stores, fast food establishments and convenience stores. Certainly other localities have ordinances
and voluntary community controls and programs in place.
We all definitively want to keep our guests, staff and bears safe. The best way to do this is with the
cooperation of every person and business to create an environment that does not interest or reward
the bears.
Please call us directly and let us know what we can do to assist you in this matter.
Sincerely
I
Siegert-Free
General Manager
970-845-4542
Shirley yrne ~~~~
Assistant General Manager
970-845-4545
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RESOLUTION NO. 4
Series of 2006
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 2.3.3 STRONGER ECONOMIC BASE
THROUGH INCREASED LIVE BEDS, CHAPTER 4RECOMMENDATIONS-OVERALL
STUDY AREA, AND CHAPTER 5 DETAILED PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS TO
ESTABLISH POLICIES FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE
NUMBER OF LIVE BEDS IN LIONSHEAD, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1998, the Vail Town Council (the "Town Council")
adopted the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (the "Master Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan was initiated by the Town of Vail to encourage
redevelopment and new development initiatives within the Lionshead Study Area; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.8 of Master Plan outlines a procedure for amending the
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.8 of the Master Plan, the Town of Vail
Community Development Department has proposed an amendment to the Master Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission has held a
public hearing on the proposed amendment on June 26, 2006, and has forwarded a
recommendation of approval with modifications of the amendment to the Town Council;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to establish policies for the
preservation and enhancement of the number of live beds in Lionshead; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the proposed amendment improves and
enhances the effectiveness of the Master Plan without negatively affecting the goals,
objectives, and policies prescribed by the Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby amends the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan as follows:
The amendments to the text of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are
indicated in 1~~=1` ~~~Lt~ ~+'~L9~r~°, (additions) and ~-; i~~ :~ '?~:~_~ ~ ~ '>Lt~~.
1-:~.!__; >~ (deletions). Modifications to the amendments as requested by the
Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission are shown in blue and t~l~e
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Policy Objective 2.3.3 -Stronger Economic Base Through Increased Live Beds
In order to enhance the vitality and viability of Vail, renewal and redevelopment in
Lionshead must promote improved occupancy rates and the creation of additional bed
base ("live beds" or "warm beds") through new lodging products. '~ive beds and warm
beds are nest oescrbed as res~u~niaG, : ,oms or urEits that are designed fior
occupancy by visitors, guests, individua~~~, _ ~,iiies on a short term rental basis. In
order to improve occupancy rates and create additional bed base in Lionshead,
applications for new development and redevelopment projects which include a
residential component shall provide live beds in the form of accommodation units,
fractional fee club units, lodge dwelling units, timeshare units, attached accommodation
units (i.e, lock-off units), or dwelling units which are included in a voluntary rental
management program and available for short term rental. Further, it is the expressed
goal of this Plan that in addition to creating additional bed base through new lodging
products, there shall be no net loss of existing live beds within the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan study area.
Chapter 4Recommendations-Overall Study Area
Note: According to Chapter 4 of the Master Plan,
"This section of the master plan addresses issues that affect Lionshead as a
whole. These issues -and recommendations to address them -should be
considered in all planning and policy decisions as Lionshead redevelops. "
4.13 Live Beds
The maintenance, preservation, and enhancement of the live bed base are
critical to the future success of Lionshead and as such, special emphasis should
be placed on increasing the number of live beds in Lionshead as the area
undergoes redevelopment. The Lionshead area currently contains a large
percentage of the Town's overall lodging bed base. The bed base in Lionshead's
consists of a variety of residential and lodging products including hotels,
condominiums, timeshares and hybrids of all three. The vast majority of live
beds in Lionshead are not accommodation units in hotels, but instead, in dwelling
units in residential condominiums such as the Vail 21, Treetops, Antlers Lodge,
Lion Square Lodge, Lifthouse Lodge, Landmark Tower and Townhomes,
Lionshead Arcade, and Montaneros, all of which have some form of
rental/property management program that encourages short term rental of
dwelling units when the owners are not in residence. It has been the experience
in Lionshead that condominium projects which include a voluntary rental
management program have occupancy rates which exceed the occupancy rate
of hotel products, and therefore tend to provide more live beds and produce more
lodoin4 tax revenues to the Town.
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Applications for new development or redevelopment which maintain, preserve,
and enhance the live bed base in Lionshead have a significantly greater chance
of approval in the development review process than those which do not.
4.13.1 Live Bed Definition
Pursuant to Policy Objective 2.3.3, live beds (and warm beds) are defined
as residential or lodging rooms or units that are designed for occupancy
by visitors, guests, individuals, or families, on a short term rental basis. A
live bed may include the following residential products: accommodation
units, fractional fee club units, lodge dwelling units, timeshare units,
attached accommodation units (i.e., lock-off units), and dwelling units
which are included in a voluntary rental management program and
available for short term rental.
Live beds should be located in Lionshead pursuant to the Lionshead
Mixed Use 1 and 2 zone districts. All properties within Lionshead, when
developing or redeveloping and providing new residential or lodging
products, should provide live beds as defined herein.
4.13.3 Hotel-types of Services and Amenities
To aid in the furtherance of Policy Objective 2.3.3 of the Plan, the creation
of additional live beds should include hotel-types of services and
amenities. Such services and amenities may include, but not be limited
to, the operation of a front desk, registration/reservation capabilities,
recreational amenities, guest drop-off, on-site management, etc. These
types of services and amenities in multiple family residential dwellings will
increase the likelihood that the dwelling units will be made available for
short term occupancy and help to promote improved occupancy rates.
4.13.4 Review of New Development and Redevelopment Projects
The Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the policies
and direction given by this Plan with respect to live beds when reviewing
new development and redevelopment projects in Lionshead. Applications
for new development or redevelopment w shall maintain~ese~~
aid--e~aase the live bed base in Lionshead. Applications for new
development and redevelopment which enhance the live bed base have a
significantly greater chance of approval in the development review
process than those which do not. A proposal's adherence to the policies
contained in the adopted master plan will be one of the factors analyzed
by staff, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC), the Design
Review Board (DRB), and the Town Council (as applicable) in
determining whether to approve or disapprove the specific proposal.
5.13 The Marriott
With approximately 276 rooms, the Marriott is the !_:~~: ~:~ ~ supply of hot beds
in Lionshead. The single largest structure in Lionshead, it is also very visible,
especially from the west. It is consequently a high priority renovation project, and
all reasonable measures should be taken by the Town of Vail to encourage and
facilitate its enhancement. Specific issues regarding this property are as follows:
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5.13.1 Redevelopment or Development of the Parking Structure
The best opportunity for new development on the Marriott property is the
existing parking structure (figure 5-17). If this site is developed, attention
should be given to the relationship between the development, Gore
Creek, the Gore Creek recreation path, and the west day lot. Vertical
development should step back from the recreation path, and there should
be a clear separation (most likely a landscape buffer) between the public
space of the recreation path and the private space of the residential units.
5.13.2 Infill Opportunities
There are several tennis courts on the south side of the Marriott. This
area presents an opportunity for low-rise infill development that eases the
visual and physical transition from the existing structure to the Gore
Creek recreation path.
5.13.3 Opportunities for Facade Renovation
Exterior renovation of the Marriott is a community priority, but the size and
dimensions of the structure present a challenge, and it is unlikely that the
architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8) can be fully met.
However, this should not discourage exterior renovation, and the Town of
Vail Design Review Board should insure that the intent of the guidelines is
met. (This is a basic premise of the architectural design guidelines,
relevant to all existing buildings in Lionshead.)
5.13.4 West Lionshead Circle in Front of the Marriott
Any future development or redevelopment of the Marriott property should
include a continuous secondary pedestrian walk on the south side of
West Lionshead Circle. A pavement snowmelt system is strongly
recommended because of icing problems on the walkway in winter.
5.13.5 Preservation of Existing Accommodation units
The Marriott presently contains 276 short term accommodation ur7its. In
addition, the Marriott also contains a restaurant, lounge, spa, and meeting
space facilities incidental to the operation of the hotel. Given the
importance and need for short term accommodations to the vitality and
success of the community, any future redevelopment of the site shall
ensure the preservation of short term accommodation units on the site.
The preservation of short term accommodations should focus on
maintaining the number of existing hotel beds and the amount of gross
residential square footage on the site as well as requiring the preservation
of 276 accommodation units. With this in mind, the quality of the existing
accommodation unit room could be upgraded and the rooms could be
reconfigured to create multi-room suites. In no instance, however, should
the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation
units be reduced. In fact, opportunities for increasing the number of
accommodation units beyond the existing 276 units already on-site
should be evaluated during the development review process. For
example, the construction of "attached accommodation units", as defined
in the Zoning Regulations, could significantly increase the availability of
short term rental opportunities within the building.
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5.15 Lionshead Inn, Vailglo Lionshead Annex, Enzian Cluster
Redevelopment and/or enhancement of the buildings in this cluster at West
Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road (see figure 5-19) is encouraged.
5.15.1 The Pedestrian Street
The existing structures are recessed from the street, elevated above it,
and separated from it by surface parking lots. To improve the pedestrian
character of the neighborhood, a better relationship with the street is
desirable. The principal objective for redevelopment in this area is to
engage the surrounding pedestrian environment, either by adding building
elements toward the street or by lowering the finish grade at the entries
so that they are closer to the level of the street.
5.15.2 Access and Street Frontage
The existing accesses into these properties should be adjusted to align
with the opposing curb cuts on the east side of West Lionshead Circle.
The street edge should be strengthened for pedestrian use with
landscaping, enhanced signage, and retaining walls as described in the
site design guidelines, chapter six. The Lionshead Inn ~- secured a
permit ~'~ ~4 v~;cn _ -::;~~e~ to add another vehicular access
point from the South Frontage Road, and the property owner is
encouraged to :;~..r;~..e if'2 ._~~ opportunity to screen the surface
parking lot on the north and regrade the lot to reduce the significant
cross-slope.
5.15.3 Building Height
Because it sits considerably above the frontage road, the Lionshead Inn
is encouraged to explore a ground level or lower floor infill solution if
development scenarios are pursued. Additional building height, if
proposed, must conform to the design guidelines.
5.15.4 Preservation of Existing Live Beds
The Lionshead Inn and ~a+Ig1A-L6dge Lionshead Annex presently contain
85 accommodation units. Given the importance and need for ~~~.n
live beds to the vitality and success of the community,
any future redevelopment of the sites shall ensure the preservation of
short term accommodation on the site. The preservation of live beds
should focus on maintaining the number of existing live beds and the
amount of gross residential square footage devoted to that use on the
site. With this in mind, the quality of the existing live bed base could be
upgraded and the rooms could be reconfigured to create increased
lodging opportunities. In no instance, however, shall the amount of gross
residential floor area devoted to live beds be reduced. ~--#ae~
t#e-developn}et~~r~v+ewr $resess. The construction of "attached
accommodation units", "lodge dwelling units", "timeshare units", "fractional
fee club units", and dwelling units in a voluntary rental program, as
defined in the Zoning Regulations, could significantly increase the
availability of short term rental opportunities within the building.
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INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18"' day of July,
2006.
Rodney Slifer, Mayor, Town of Vail
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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LIVING WITH I-70 NOISE IN VAIL
Practical Tips to Improve Your Residential Environment
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REDUCING NOISE IMPACTS OUTSIDE YOUR HOME
TOWN OF VAIL PERMITTING
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Town of Vail .75 South Frontage Road. Vail, Colorado . 81657
970-479-2100. www.vailgov.com
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Vail is an incredible.place to live, w k a ecreate. However, noise from traffic on
I-70 increasingl~(threater~s our((tiveli~ho d. That's why the Town of Vail, in cooperation
with the Colorado artmentbf~ansportation (CDOT), is pursuing a number of
noise reduction ethod including the installation of low-noise pavement, speed
enforcement and t e construction of limited earthen berms along the highway where
feasible. In addition to these eff rts, the town is encouraging residents to implement
their own noise reductio ethods t home.
To reduce the impact of interior noise, certain soundproofing measures can make a
substantial difference, including caulking and sealing of cracks and joints, replacement
of older doors and windows, the addition of wall material, adding sound absorption
inside rooms and adding a sound masking system. To reduce noise on patios and d ks,
consider use of barriers, sound masking systems, and the strategic placement of
outdoor use areas. 1,,~.~y ~ ~
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Throughout this guide suggestions are made for the use of non-specialty products
available on the retail market. It is understood that some of the measures are not
feasible at all locations.
Note: all major renovations must be conducted in accordance with the town's planning
and building titles and ordinances. Design review information is available on page 6, as
well as a glossary of terms on pages 6 and 7.
Special thanks to Michael
Hankard, president of
Hankard Environmental,
for providing text and
images.
www. hankardinc. com
303-666-0617
The Town of Vail continues to seek innovative methods to reduce noise along I-70 in Vail.
Soundproofing Your Home
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common cause of noise infiltration is the ~;r "• :~'-~~~'
resence of cracks and seams, such as those "" "~ :~'~`~~ "5•
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round doors and windows. Let your ear'_~~.j~~ . ' .
e your guide. Turn off all noise-producing ~, -r • a ~#
~pliances inside the home and carefully b,Q ~'
snoop" around the inside of the wall(s) _~."`'` ~ ~H
osest to the highway (a cheap stethoscope ~~-
~n be helpful here). Seal all gaps with non- ~`°~ ' 1;;,r~:
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~rdening caulk and weather-strip doors and ~ ~_ >;,;~.
indows. Also, consider locating sensitive "
"eas such as reading chairs and beds away
om the highway and windows facing the
ghway. Consider hanging heavy draperies over the windows.
y Before You Buy
'fore starting the relatively involved task of window or door replacement or enhancement, try
is trick: Place a piece of 1" thick plywood (or 5/8 inch thick drywall) in front of the suspect
>or or window. Make sure that it rests flush against the wall or trim, and use weather-stripping
seal it temporarily. If you don't notice a difference in the sound in the room then the subject
aor or window is probably not the issue, or at least not the only one.
indows
standard exterior wall has a Sound Transmission Class (STC -see Glossary Section) of 40 to
points, while today's standard windows have an STC of 25 to
. As a result, windows are often the "weak link in the chain."
you determine you want to enhance the sound performance
your windows you have three options: replace windows, add `
terior storm windows or add interior windows. When shopping '
replacement windows look for models with published STC ~ '' I
sings of at least 30, preferably 35, and higher if available/ ~ -
~ordable. Keep in mind that it is the thickness of the glass,
dth of the air gap between the panes, the overall seal of the
item and the presence of certain glazings that are important. soundproof windov,,s can : ed~~E
ple pane is not necessarily better than double pane. Adding current noise levels by 95 percent.
arm windows can increase STC ratings by 1 to 4 points. An Photo from: soundproofwindows.com.
portant attribute is the air gap between the existing window
d the storm window. It should be at least 1 inch and preferably 2 to 3 inches. Finally,
're are commercially available systems to add a second window on the interior. These are
~cifically designed to be soundproof and have published STC's of 40 to 50. For examples, go
www.soundproofwindows.com and www.cityproof.com.
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Earthern berms (noise berm) are helping block I-70 noise for
homes adjacent to the interstate. See page 5 for details.
Doors ~""
Exterior doors should be solid core or insulated metal, which
is generally the case. The key is that they seal well, plus any
windows in the door should be double pane and well sealed. This is - - __
particularly important for sliding glass doors. If you want to keep
your existing door, weatherproof it as much as possible. When ~
replacing a door, look for pre-hung doors that are well gasketed.
The best test results have been obtained with magnetic door seals
and special acoustic doors. For sliding glass doors, you can buy ~~ -~
add-on soundproofing kits for either the interior or exterior. For "~''~ ~
examples go to www.overly.com, www.cityproof.com or
www.soundproofwindows.com. ~
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Sound Absorption
Inside a room, sound waves repeatedly reflect off of surfaces ` ~ 1
such as walls and floors until their energy is fully absorbed. When `°
a room has all hard surfaces, like drywall and hardwood, sound ~°j~-!'
waves reverberate and the noise energy is not absorbed rapidly. -
Consider adding carpet, heavy drapes and tapestries, and stuffed ~
furniture in rooms where highway noise is a problem in order to ~`•~'-'
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increase the room s sound absorption qua
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proof acoustic door. Photo from:
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Walls
If everything is sealed up tight and doors and windows have been addressed, yet it is still too
loud, you may need to add mass (weight) to the wall ') cing the highway. Adding one layer
of 5/8 inch thick drywall to the interior will raise th STC y 3 points, which is a reasonable
improvement. hi , ay, of course, require one to re-trim
doors, windows, baseboards, etc. An additional 5 points
can be achieved using resilient channel (aka Z-channel),
which is available from retail and commercial suppliers.
Resilient channel places the added drywall on a spring,
which acts to absorb more noise. Careful installation is
necessary. Additionally, there is a sound deadening drywal
on the market, which is more expensive, but does not
require the care of installation that resilient channel
•,;r does. For examples go to www.quietsolutions.com. If a re
siding project is in your future, consider adding the mass
on the exterior in the form of a 3/4 inch layer of plywood
New drywall and caulk are engineered to and while the siding is off seal any and all gaps and crack
muffle noise. Photo from: Quiet Solutions in the underlying sheathing and around doors or windows.
Reducing Noise Impacts Outdoors
Outdoor use areas such as patios and decks can become less than enjoyable when noise levels
exceed approximately 60 dBA. Here are some suggestions on how to improve matters:
Move It If You Can
It is understood that it some cases the location of a home's deck or patio is fixed. However,
consider moving it further from the highway or around a corner if at all possible. As for
distance -you are going to need quite a bit to get a noticeable improvement. Approximate the
distance between the current deck/patio location and the highway. You will need to double
this distance to achieve a 3 to 5 dBA reduction in noise. If the deck/patio currently has a full,
unobstructed view of the highway, moving it around a corner of your house (so that only'/z the
highway is visible) will reduce noise by 3 dBA. Moving the deck or patio to a location where the
highway is not visible at all can gain 10 dBA (or more) of noise reduction.
Noise Walls (Fence)
To be an effective noise barrier, a wall needs
to have enough mass, be free of cracks and
gaps, and be high enough to sufficiently break
line of sight between the highway and the
outdoor use area in question. When properly
constructed, 5 to 10 dBA of noise reduction
can be achieved at outdoor locations, and a
lesser (but significant) amount of reduction
will be achieved inside as well.
Because local code limits fence height from
three to six feet, it is important to choose a relatively high location for the base of the wall.
Also, the closer the wall is placed to the outdoor use area the better. One can investigate this
by using a long pole or series of long poles with clearly marked heights. Install the poles where
a noise barrier would be constructed and view the barrier from locations where you would like
the noise levels reduced. The placement of walls and fences in Vail must respect existing land
forms and fit into the surrounding landscape. Fences and walls are not allowed to exceed 3
feet in height within a setback and or 6 feet in height in any other portion of a site.
Wood is the most commonly used wall material, and is adequate provided it is thick enough
and that all gaps are sealed. A typical one-sided privacy fence consisting of 1 inch thick slats
nailed to horizontal rails is not a sufficient noise wall. Placing 1 inch thick slats on both sides
of the rails is better, but still not completely adequate due to the gaps between the slats. A
better method is to place 1 inch thick slats on the highway side of the rails, and line the inside
(rail side) of these with 3/4 inch plywood. After installation, listen with one's ear placed close
to the wall and caulk any seams where roadway noise is particularly audible. Place additional 1
inch thick slats on the inside of the rails for finish if desired.
Noise fences are allowed in Vail but must receive design re-
view approval from the Town of Vail. See page 6 for details.
Poured concrete and masonry (brick or block) make excellent noise barriers. A minimum
thickness of 4 inches is necessary to provide enough mass. Recent advances in materials
have led to a new line of plastic walls, as well as clear walls. They are made from high
durability plastics, and are available from a number of sources. For examples go to www.
paraglassoundstop.com. Hollow-core vinyl fencing is not a sufficient noise barrier and should
not be used. All materials need to meet Town of Vail design review guidelines (see page 6).
Build An Earthen Berm
Large earthen berms are an effective noise barrier. Location and height considerations are the
same as those described previously for fences. Berms require 2:1 slopes at a minimum. That
is, they cannot be constructed steeper than 1 foot of elevation for every 2 feet of width. This
applies to both sides, so a berm must have 4 feet of width for every 1 foot of height. Also, they
need to be landscaped per Vail's guidelines and drainage and utilities must also be considered.
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The Town of Vail and Colorado Department of Transportation currently are building an earthen berm (noise berm)
on the north side of I-70 near East Vail.
Vegetation
Vegetation may act as a visual screen, and it may provide some subjective noise reduction,
but technically speaking it does little to reduce noise levels. It takes at least 50 feet of dense
vegetation to achieve a noticeable noise reduction. However, one potential benefit to plantings
is that a "masking" sound is generated (see below) when wind rustles the leaves.
Add A Sound Masking System .
Sometimes it is not the level (loudness) of sound that annoys, ~ '~ _ '~~ r+6"'~ .
but the content. That is, the sound of traffic does not typically ~~. -
Booth, yet that of falling water does. Consider outdoor or indoor ~" ~ ~
fountains and cascades. These devices are not typically rated for ~=.Y, ~ r
their sound output, so one must use their ears when selecting the V ~ - ~-~ B-
right model for the job. Also consider electronic sound masking ~''
systems, such as "white noise" generators. These are typically the ~- .
size of aclock-radio, emit various soundscapes such as that of the ~'"' ~~+'
ocean and are available at most electronics retailers. One could i ~~ ~ -..,~.~---~
also use their home stereo system to play sound recordings, white Outdoor water features can help
noise, music, or whatever - as long as it keeps your mind off of the mask noise.
traffic noise. Today's wireless speakers make it easy to place speakers outdoors or in different
rooms. Also, an air conditioner or swamp cooler left on the "low" setting might help. Finally,
maybe some simple chimes will do the trick. The idea is to produce soothing sound to cover up
the not so soothing traffic noise.
Development Review Process
All window replacements require design review approval from the Town of Vail. Depending
on the location of the window or use of the window, they must be operational for ventilation
purposes. They may also be required for emergency escape and rescue from a bedroom. So,
any treatment added, or window considered for replacement, must also allow the window to
operate and in most cases may not be allowed to reduce the dimension of the window opening.
There are also requirements for safety glazing (impact resistance) for certain windows based on
the location and/or size of the window.
Design review approval also is required for exterior projects like fencing and siding and exterior
doors, as well as major interior projects such as drywalling. All fence, grading (berm), window
replacement, siding, landscaping alteration and other related projects requires design review
approval.
For those wishing to add vegetation to their property, design review approval is not needed.
However, to remove vegetation, approval is needed from the Town of Vail. Design review
guidelines are available on line at www.vailgov.com via the Town of Vail Code, section 14. If you
have questions about the design review requirements, please call the Town of Vail Community
Development Department at 479-2139.
Glossary
The Decibel
Noise is measured on the decibel (dB) scale. When
discussing environmental noise, such as that from a
highway, the A-weighting scale is typically employed
(expressed as dBA), which mimics how the human
ear is more sensitive to high frequencies (such as
a siren) than to low ones (such as the bass line in
music). As shown in the graphic at right, noise levels
at residences near I-70 in Vail range from the low
40's (dBA) at night to the upper 60's (dBA) during
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represents a doubling of loudness. When applying any sound proofing measures to the home,
one should plan to achieve at least 3 and preferably 5 dBA ofnoise reduction. Otherwise it may
not be worth the effort.
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resides. Frequencies lower than 125 Hz. typically require specialized methods to control (which
is why you can often hear the bass speakers from your neighbor). An exterior wall consisting of
2 inch by 6 inch studs with sheathing and stucco on the outside and one layer of drywall on the
inside has an STC of about 38. Adding a second layer of drywall and placing both on resilient
channel improves this to 52. A typical double pane window achieves an STC of 30. Specialized
double- and triple-paned, glazed windows can achieve STC's of 40 to 50.
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LIVING WITH I-70 NOISE IN VAIL: PRACTICAL TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT
For more information or tips to improve your residential environment,
contact Town of Vail Engineer Chad Salli at 970-479-2169 or csalli@vailgov.com .
USDA United States Forest White River Supervisor's Office
Department of Service National 900 Grand Avenue
Agriculture Forest P.O. Box 948
Glenwood Spgs., CO 81602-0948
(970)945-2521
TT'I' (970) 945-3255
FAX (970) 945-3266
File Code: 1950-3
Date: July 14, 2006
Dear Friends:
I'm writing to you to announce that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the
White River National Forest Travel Management Plan (TMP) will be available for public review
on July 28, 2006. Each of you will be receiving a CD package in the mail for your review.
Included in this package are information pages to provide some background information, open
house schedule, contacts, process for submitting comments, and instructions.
This is a major milestone in the formal planning process for travel management across the White
River National Forest.- As many of you may.remember, this process began with the Forest Plan,
where a draft of the Travel Management Plan was release concurrently with the draft Forest Plan
/ DEIS. Due to volume and complexity, and based on public support, the forest separated the
Forest Plan from the TMP: ~ The TMP was fo commence following the final Forest Plan released
in the spring of 2002.
The Notice of Intent for the TMP was released in August of 2002, to solicit public scoping
comments. These comments helped us to update the travel management inventory, create
alternatives, and formulate the draft TMP and DEIS that will be sent to you. We appreciate your
patience. The TMP undertook a very comprehensive look at all travel across the forest,
including the need to incorporate new national direction that was initiated in 2005 and finalized
in 2006.
The purpose of this initiative is to provide a transportation system to address current and
anticipated needs that also offers a variety of recreation access opportunities and streamlines
administrative access needs. This system will be designed with the goal of balancing the
physical, biological, and social values of the forest. The draft TMP presents the latest concepts
in travel management for the Forest Service, bearing in mind its mission to provide a quality
recreation experience for the public while protecting the land. Many of you have different ideas
on how this should be accomplished. This is your opportunity to let us know how to best meet
the needs for travel management on the forest.
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The.White.River National Eorest~used the latest techniques.for mapping anddatabase
management to track the voluminous inventory,:so that decisions_can be made at asite-specific
level. This will identify the travel management network for the White River National Forest
along with the ability to communicate what that network is. While_ at this stage it will appear to
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be a large amount of information, we have developed several techniques to help you identify
what you need to make an informed comment.
On the CD, you will find both the summer and winter travel management site-specific maps by
quad. The reason for this level of mapping was to provide detailed maps; as many felt the maps
presented during the forest plan for travel management were not detailed enough. The entire plan
with all the alternatives has more than 1,400 maps. Because of this volume, we are unable to
print these maps from our offices. You can print these on your computer as they are in adobe
format. If you would like these maps to be printed on larger paper than your personal printer can
provide, or if you prefer to have a hard copy of the document or accompanying tables visit our
website below for a list of local sources that can provide these services.
We also have provided, on our web site, an interactive map that allows you to turn layers of
information on and off, and zoom in and out -basically, you can create your own map for your
convenience. We of course are available to help you get the information you need or answer any
questions you might have.
The timeframe for pubic comment will begin when a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the White
River Travel Management Plan Draft EIS is published in the Federal Register, which we
anticipate to be on July 28, 2006. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, and electronic comments
concerning this.action will be accepted for 90 days following that date, which is~October 26,
2006. The publication date of the NOA in~the Federal Register is the exclusive means:for
calculating the comment period~for a proposed action documented'in a~draft EIS:
Send comments to: WRNF Travel Management Plan and DEIS
c/o Content Analysis Group ' . ~ "
P.O. Box 2000
Bountiful, UT 84011-2000
Project email address: wrnftmp(u,contentanalysisEroup.com
Project Fax number: 1-801-397-2601
CD packages are also available at any of the White River National Forest District Offices or
Supervisor's office. Each,library in the area will also have a copy. Please feel free to. visit our
website for further information, link to the comment website, and access the interactive map.
The website is http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/projects/travel management/.
Please feel free to contact us at anytime (see contact sheet enclosed). We look forward to
hearing from you and working with you on this very important project. Thank you for your
interest and time that you have invested in our travel planning process.
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Why have a Travel Management Plan?
In 2003, the Chief of the Forest Service identified four threats to the future of National
Forest System lands. One of these threats is unmanaged recreation. The initial focus on
getting a handle on this issue is to deal with the use ofoff-highway vehicles. Each year,
many miles ofuser-created roads are created, leaving scars on the land and causing
ecological damage to meadows, streambeds, sensitive areas, vegetation, and soils. In
response to this threat, the Forest Service developed new regulations for designating
roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use. The final rule provides a framework for
designations to.be~made at a local level. The Travel Management Plan for the White
River National Forest is. the collaborative effort used to make the local designation .. ,
decisions. ~ . ... _ ._ .. _ . .
^ For more information on the four threats visit http://www.fs.fed.us/projects/four-
threats/
^ For more information on the regulations for designation of motorized travel on
National Forest System lands visit http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/pro~rams/ohv/
The TMP is a step toward meeting national goals and management direction including
the need to protect the natural resources on the forest, provide multiple recreation uses,
and minimize conflict among recreation uses. The TMP also meets local desired
conditions through compliance with goals, standards, and guidelines established in the
Forest Plan. The TMP helps the Forest Service to establish the travel management
system on public lands to meet national and local goals.
Along with meeting land management goals; a major reason to create a TMP is to provide
the forest with a mechanism to communicate to the public travel management
expectations and regulations across the National Forest.
The TMP is a comprehensive plan that addresses all modes of travel that may occur on
National Forest System lands. The TMP delineates the roads and trails on the White
River National Forest that will be managed by the Forest Service; and how.they will be
used throughout the year. Once the Record of Decisionis signed; the~rbads anci~trails
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identified to be part of the travel system will be considered "authorized'.'.: The TMP
describes what types of motorized (e.g. sport utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, etc.),
mechanized (e.g. bicycles, skateboards, etc), and non-motorized (e.g. hikers, horseback
riders, etc.) travel can take place on each road and trail. For winter, the TMP shows
where motorized use is allowed, restricted to designated routes and what those routes are,
or prohibited. The TMP also displays where non-motorized winter trails are and if any
restrictions apply.
The TMP also identifies routes for decommissioning. The Forest Service has an
obligation to identify the system that meet the travel needs on national forest lands. This
has to be done in a manner that also identifies roads and trails that are not considered
necessary, especially when access can be accommodated on other routes, where limited
access is necessary for resource protection, and where there is not a proven need, or the
use is out of compliance with other management direction.
Travel, Management Pian Process
When the White River National Forest (WRNF) initiated its revision to its 1984 Forest
Plan (FP), it also began revising its Travel Management Plan (TMP). Following release
of the combined draft FP and TMP in 2000, the Forest received an overwhelming
response to separate the two processes due to the complexity of both documents and the
need for more time for the public to review the TMP.
Consequently, the WRNF separated the site-specific travel management decisions that
would be part of the TMP from the FP, but continued with general direction and land
allocation decisions (management area designations, standards and guidelines, etc.) some
of which affect travel. The TMP will comply with the FP and will not entertain changes
to the FP. For more information on the FP or a copy of the FP go to
http ://www. fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/projects/forest~lan/.
The TMP follows the NEPA process set forth by the Council on Environmental Quality
regulations for implementing NEPA as defined in 40 CFR1500-1508 and 36 CFR 215.
For more information on the NEPA process go to http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nepa/.
Following the final FP in 2002, a "notice of intent" to prepare a TMP draft environmental
impact statement (EIS) was published in August 2002. The goal of the TMP is to
identify the needed travel system, or roads and trails, and appropriate summer and winter
uses across the forest.
In response to the NOI, the forest received 5801etters with about 2000 comments during
the scoping period. It also considered all written comments regarding travel management
that were received during development of the FP.
Recognizing the large number of "unauthorized" or non-system roads and trails on the
Forest being used for public recreation, a decision was made to inventory and include
these roads and trails in the analysis along with "authorized" roads and trails built and
maintained by the Forest Service. Ranger Districts worked with the public to update
maps and field verify submissions for recreational use and location. The Forest created a
comprehensive inventory of the roads, trails, and winter uses including the unauthorized
routes and added them to a computerized database in a Geographic Information System
From the comments received acid all the mapping information; key issues were identified
and four alternatives were developed. The current travel management situation including
unauthorized uses, is out of compliance with the FP and therefore cannot be considered a
viable alternative. A required no action alternative had to be developed to ensure
compliance with NEPA regulations. The current travel management situation was
updated to comply with the FP and thus create a viable no action alternative -this is
alternative B. The remaining three action alternatives examine optimizing available
recreatioii'facilities =alternative C; "to reduction of recreation conflict =`alternative D; to
emphasizing natural resource and habitat values while still considering recreation needs -
alternative E.
The alternatives and themes are:
1) No-action alternative B-This alternative considers the minimum actions needed
to bring the forest travel system into compliance with forest plan direction. This
:. _ .alternative was developed to create a feasible baseline for estimating effects of
other alternatives. ~. ~ ~ ~ . , ~ . ~.
2) Alternative C-This alternative considers optimizing the forest's travel system:
_ It.takes advantage of accommodating recreation for more users where possible. It
lemphasizes shared use and optimization of available facilities, thus providing for
a greater capacity for recreation across the forest.
3) Alternative D-This alternative considers the experience of the recreational user,
even some exclusive use. It emphasizes reducing recreation conflicts among users
and providing a more sustainable program in the long term.
4) Alternative E-This alternative considers emphasizing natural resource and
habitat values while still considering recreation utilization.
Each alternative has different travel management maps for summer and winter recreation.
This is a draft and a final decision has not been made. Though the forest identified a
preferred alternative, all alternatives are viable in part or in whole. Changes will likely
be made based on public comments, intra-agency input, and other government agency
input.
The analysis compares alternatives on a forest-wide scale. Six decisions will be made:
1. Designation of summer (snow-free) travel area strategies
2. Designations for road and trail uses during summer (snow-free) periods
3. Designation of winter travel area strategies
4. Designation of winter routes
5. Designation or elimination of unclassified roads and trails
6. Identification of specific roads and trails for decommissioning
The proposed decisions and analysis were documented in the draft TMP and draft EIS...
The TMP is comprised of the decisions to be made and the EIS provides the analysis to
disclose support for, or impacts of, and mitigations to those decisions. The draft TMP
and draft EIS are now available for public review and comment. To help individuals
during the comment period, the forest will host open houses and conduct field trips. Staff
will also be available to meet with people in our offices or at public meetings. All written
comments received prior to the close of the public comment period will be considered.
An interdisciplinary team of forest specialists will review the comments and incorporate
them into the development of a final TMP and EIS for approval by Forest Supervisor
Maribeth Gustafson, who will document the reasons for approving the TMP in a "record
of decision", expected in 2007. It is important to note the TMP is a dynamic document.
Project level changes can always be proposed. The TMP will continue to be updated as
these project level decisions are made.
Budget will play a major role in implementation. Roads and trails identified to be added
to the system may require some maintenance work prior to use. Roads and trails that are
identified for decommissioning may take several years to complete depending on the
amount of work required. .
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essential to implementation of the TMP: We also depend on volunteers and organized
groups to help us educate visitors and implement some of the work needed.
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When you open the CD, begin by selecting the index.htm file.
Here you will find a menu that links you to the various sections that make up the Travel
Management Plan.
You will find the EIS including appendices under Documents, DEIS. This will bring up
a file in Adobe. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, you can download a
free version from www.adobe.com, select download then `get adobe reader'.
Once you open the DEIS file, you can use the table of context on the left to go to any
chapter or appendix by just selecting that section.
For the other sections under Maps and Data Listings:
You are encouraged to print and read Appendix G in the draft EIS. Here you will
find explanations for all legends found in the tables and maps along with some general
statistics.
To review travel management area strategies, just select the overview map of interest,
and the map will be brought up in Adobe. Travel management area strategies are similar
to what was the old A, B, C... travel strategies found in the 1985 visitor map. The
strategies are updated to reflect current forest plan direction and regulations. More
information on travel area strategies can be found in the DEIS and Appendix G.
The White River National Forest received countless requests for more detailed maps
during the revision of its Forest Plan. This led to providing very detailed maps at the
USGS quad level for this Travel Management Plan. Site-specific documentation for
roads, trails, and winter areas of interest are listed in tables and included on maps by
ranger district and alternative for all travel across the forest for summer and winter
seasons.
For the site-specific documentation, begin by selecting the District and Quadrangle Index
Map. This map will help you locate which quad to work with if you know generally
where a road, trail, or winter area of interest is located.
The best way to find information on a road, trail, or winter area of interest is to first
locate it on a map. Once you know which quad you are looking for, look;under the
district and alternative of interest, then select summer maps or winter maps. Then, select
the quad where the feature is. This will bring up the map in Adobe. Once you find a
road, trail, or winter area of interest, look for the identification number identifying that
feature.
Then look it up in the tables. To do this again go to the district and alternative of interest
and select route data or play area data. This will bring up the table in Adobe. Scroll to
find the identification number and there you will find the site-specific information on that
route or play area.
It is important to use the identification number when making site-specific comments as
this will help the forest know exactly which feature you are commenting on.
Two spreadsheets were also included on the CD that contain road and trail identification
numbers with the road or trail names, if you are interested in finding a route byname.
Select cross reference for road names and numbers or trail names and numbers to bring
these up. Note in the id, a 1- represents a road or trail on Aspen Ranger District, 2-
Blanco~Ranger District, 3- Sopris Ranger District, 4-Eagle Ranger District, 5- Dillon
Ranger District; 7- Holy Cross Ranger District, ~ 8- Rifle Ranger District ~9-Other entity.
Another tool available on our web site is an interactive map. Here you can make your
own map. Again; we encourage to read Appendix G, and if you're'still having difficulty
please contact Jim Evans at 970-945-3308 or Wendy Haskins at 970-945-3303.
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How to comment on the Travel Management Plan and draft EIS
What you should know about making a comment on the Travel
Management Plan and draft EIS...
• Comments that are concise and specific are less likely to be misunderstood and
are of greater value when being considered. Recommendations about specific
roads, trails, or issues and the rationale are most useful.
• -Form letters and petitions are the,least useful, since issues will be based on the
content-of individual comments rather than the quantity of comments received
supporting a particular side of an issue.
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• ~. Comments, names and addresses received on this proposal will be part of the
public record and maybe included in the final EIS and available to anyone who
requests to see them.
• Your comment should include:
o Name, address, telephone number and organization (if applicable)
o Title of the document you are commenting on
o Specific facts and supporting reasons for the responsible official to
consider
• For your comments to receive the consideration they deserve, they must be
received by October 26, 2006
How will your comment be reviewed and used?
Each letter received is read by a team of experts and each comment is recorded into a
database. Each comment is coded by specific topic and by geographic location.
Common comments are grouped and summarized into themes, while unique comments
remain as a specific comment.
An interdisciplinary team reviews and responds to the comments categorized in the
database. Substantive comments that drive changes that are incorporated into the final
decision are incorporated in the final version of the TMP.
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It is important to note that the preferred alternative identified in the draft is nova final
decision.:• The final decision may result~in the selection o£ any' of the.alternatives or a'~-.
combination of alternatives. ~. ~ ° ~ ~ ~ . ' . :a
Some believe their letters are a vote for one side or another. Content analysis is not
designed to be a voting process, but a way to look for the rationale behind comments,
making sure that all possible issues have been analyzed and potential alternatives have
been identified for the decision maker.
Public comments are considered along with Forest Service direction and legal
requirements, new scientific information, and resource needs.
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Travel Management Plan
I Public Involvement in the EIS Process
'Public Scopin~ ;Draft EIS Final EIS 'Record of Decision
What Happened.• What Happens; What Happens; What Happens;
Gathered issues and public Publish draft EIS ~ Analyze public comments • Publish the Record of
comments to determine the Decision regarding the
scope of the Travel Public examination and 90- Revise draft EIS Travel Management Plan.
Management Plan .day comment period This is the final decision the
Publish final EIS Forest Supervisor makes
Considered, public ,,. _ Open. houses and field trips regarding travel on the
comments held White River National Forest.
Consider public comments
Pub/ic Invo/vement
Activities;
Participate in public scoping
meetings •
Forest Service staff met
with stakeholder groups
and individuals
Written comments via mail,
FAX, e-mail, or in person
submitted
Pub/ic Invo/vement
Activities;
Attend open houses and
filed trips
Forest Service staff meet
with stakeholder groups
and individuals
Submit written comments
via mail, FAX, e-mail, or in
person
Pub/ic Invo/vement
Activities;
Distribute final EIS
Pub/ic Invo/vement
Activities;
Distribute Record of
Decision
Where do I need to send my comments? ~ ~~ .
Comments carr.be delivered in many ways, but•they must be in writing (paper or' ~•:_
electronic) and must be received by October 26, 2006: ~ ~.. .. ,
Mail:
WRNF Travel Management Plan and DEIS
c/o Content Analysis Group
P.O. Box 2000
Bountiful, UT 84011-2000
FAX:
1-801-397-2601
E-mail:
wrnftmp(a~contentanalysisgroup.com
Delivered in person:
To White River National Forest offices in Aspen, Carbondale,
Eagle, Glenwood Springs, Minturn, Rifle, or Silverthorne.
_ Addresses are 'listed on the Ranger District Contact List._ .
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Several open houses are planned where you can meet with forest staff to get
answers to any questions you may have about the Travel Management Plan. The open
houses are a come and go at your leisure format during the times listed. If you want to
submit a written comment and aren't sure how to do so, we will be able to help you at the
open house. Below is a list of our planned open houses.
In addition, if you would like to have someone make a presentation before a
community group or organization, please feel free to contact Wendy Haskins at 970-945-
3303 or whaskins cr,fs.fed.us to arrange this.
District: Dillon Ranger District
Location: Dillon Ranger District
Date: August 8, 2006
Time: 3PM - 7PM
Point-of-Contact: Rick Newton
Phone: (970) 468-5400
Directions: Take the Silverthorne exit and go north on Blue River Parkway (SH 9). The
office is on the right hand side at 680 Blue River Parkway, across from Target.
Districts: Holy Cross and Eagle Ranger Districts
Location: Eagle Town Hall
Date: August 9, 2006
Time: 4PM = 7PM
Point-of-Contact: Cal Wettstein
Phone: (970)328-6388
Directions: Take the Eagle exit, go south, take the right at the circle onto USHwy 6 west,
take a right on Broadway (the main street through the town of Eagle). The town hall is on
the left, one block down.
District: Blanco Ranger District
Location: Killowatt Corner
Date: August 10, 2006
Time: 3PM - 6PM
Point-of-Contact: Glenn Adams
Phone: (970) 878-4039
Directions: Corner of 6th and Market in Meeker.
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District: Rifle Ranger District
Location: Rifle Fire Station
Date: August 16, 2006
Time: 6PM - 8:30PM
Point-of-Contact: Mike Hearth
Phone: (970) 625-2371
Directions: 1200 Railroad Ave. Take bypass, continue to SH 13, after the bend take a right
back into town, the fire station will be on the left. Or go down Railroad Ave. through the
town and the fire station will be on your right.
District: Aspen and Sopris Ranger Districts
Location: El Jebel County Building
Date: August 23, 2006
Time: 3PM - 7PM
Point-of-Contact: Bill Westbrook
Phone: (970) 963-2266
Directions: Take State Highway 82 south to the first right at the light as you enter El Jebel
before the light.to City Market., The building~is on your~left.
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General - TM plan Wendy Haskins 970-945-3303 whaskins fs.fed.us
General recreation Rich Doak 970-945-3267 rdoak@fs.fed.us
Media in uiries Kristi Ponozzo 970-945-3206 k onozzo fs.fed.us
Aspen/ Pitkin County/Roaring
Fork Valley Martha Moran 970-925-3445 mmoran@fs.fed.us
Eagle County Dave VanNorman 970-827-5159 dvannorman fs.fed.us
Meeker/Rio Blanco County" Ron Taussig •' 970-878-4039 rtaussig@fs.fed.us
Garfield County -Rifle Valley Tom Matza 970-625-6850 tmatza fs.fed.us
Maps /GIS /Web Jim Evans 970-945-3308 jevans@fs.fed.us
Grazing Wayne Nelson 970-328-6388 wnelson fs.fed.us
Oil and gas Dick Malchow. 970-625-6854 dmalchow fs.fed.us
Summit County Ken Waugh 970-262-3446 kwaugh fs.fed.us
Vegetation & Timber
Management Jan Burke 970-945-3246 jburke@fs.fed.us
Wilderness / Roadless Beth Boyst 970-328-6388 bboyst fs.fed.us
Wildlife Keith Giezentanner 970-945-3244 kgiezentanner@fs.fed.us
If you have trouble reaching an of the above eo le or have a general in ui not listed above call:
Contact Phone "'' ~'` Email ,
Wendy Haskins 970-945-3303 whaskins fs.fed.us
Dan Hormaechea 970-945-3227 dhormaechea@fs.fed.us
General Office hone numbers
:.Contact ., ~ ;: , .Phone
Supervisor's Office 970-945-2521
Aspen Ranger District 970-925-3445
Blanco Ranger District 970-878-4039
Dillon Ranger District 970-468-5400
Eagle Ranger District 970-328-6388
Holy Cross Ranger District 970-827-5715
Rifle Ranger District 970-625-2371
Sopris Ranger District 970-963-2266
State of Colorado
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development Branch
Standards & Specifications Unit
4201 E. Arkansas Avenue, Room 290
Denver, Colorado 80222-3400
(303} 757-9474 FAX (303) 757-9820
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Date: July 10, 2006
To: Color Counties nd ni ' alities
From: Larry~Brinck, P. E. Standards & Specifications Engineer
Subject: M & S Standard Plans, 2006 Edition
The Standards and Specifications Unit of Project Development Branch is issuing the 2006
Edition of the M & S Standard Plans. This 2006 edition supersedes CDOT's 2000 edition.
Electronic files, additional information, and future revisions for the 2006 M & S Standard
Plans book may be obtained at Department's web site:
http://www.dot.state.co. us/DesignSuppott/
Among other things, the web site contains a list of significant changes, project special
details, and instructions for use of CDOT Standard Plans on projects.
You may wish to use these Standard Plans for your road and street construction program.
Please be aware that if you reference these Standards for your contract work, you will be
responsible for furnishing your prospective bidders copies of the Standards along with any
addenda that may affect the contract.
Please provide a street mailing address when ordering by mail because the books will be
shipped by UPS. Make checks payable to the "Colorado Department of Transportation".
Orders are to be directed to:
Colorado Department of Transportation
Bid Plans Room
4201 East Arkansas Avenue
Denver, Co. 80222
Telephone: (303)757-9313
The cost is $10.00 for each copy of either the 11" x 17" or 8 1/2" x 11" sizes. There are no
handling charges when purchased in person at the OfFce of Bid Plans. Current handling
charges can be found at the following web page:
http://www.dot.state.co.us/Publications/publications. htm
For questions regarding the "M" Standard Plans, please contact Larry Brinck at (303)757-
9474 (larry.brinck@dot.state.co.us) or Steve Johnson (303) 757-9083
(steve.r.johnson@dot.state.co.us), and for concerns regarding "S" Standard Plans please
contact K. C. Matthews at (303) 757-9543 (k.c.matthews@dot.state.co.us).
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July 12, 2006 Building • Engineering • Planning
Mayor Rod Slifer
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
Subject: Reference Letter for East West Partners
Dear Mayor Slifer,
i have been contacted by Jim Hill, local Partner for East West Partners in Park
City requesting a letter of reference related to the Lionshead development
competition in Vail.
East West Partners has been active in the Park City community since 2003
developing ski homes and condominiums at Empire Pass /Deer Valley. Their
Park City team has earned the trust of our Planning Department specifically, and
our City government generally. They have been good to work with and in our
experience have done what they said they would, displaying integrity.
One of Park City's goals. is to be a world class resort destination, and we
consider East West good partners in helping achieving that goal. They have
displayed professionalism in delivering a complicated project in a complex
mountain environment:
They have blended well into the Park City and enjoy a strong positive reputation
as citizens and contributors to our community.
If you would like to speak with me directly regarding East West or specific
projects they have developed in Park City, I would be most happy to do so. My
telephone number is (4.35) 615-5062.
Sincerely, _
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Patrick J. Putt
Planning Director
Park City Municipal Corporation
cc:' Tom Bakaly, City Manager,.
Park City Municipal Corporation • 445 Marsac Avenue • P.O. Box 1480 • Park City, UT 84060-1480
Building (435) 615-5100 • Engineering (435) 615-5055 • Planning (435) 615-5060
Fax (435)615-4906
Town Council
Beth Ingalls, Mayor
Richard Anderson, Vice Mayor
Craig F. Threshie, Councilmember
Joshua J. Susman, Councilmember
Barbara Green, Councilmember
July 14, 2006
Rodney Slifer
Mayor
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road- West
Vail, CO 81657
Re: East West Partners
Dear Mayor Slifer,
Department Heads
Tony Lashbrook, Town Manager
Scott Berry, Chief of Police
J. Dennis Crabb, Town Attorney
John McLaughlin, Community Development Director
David M. Heath, Administrative Services Director
Judy Price, Town Clerk
Alex Terrazas, Assistant to the Town Manager
Daniel Wilkins, Public Works Director?own Engineer
I have been asked by Roger Lessman to convey my experience in working with East West
Partners on development projects in our community. As a matter of background, I have been
employed with the Town of Truckee for over 12 years, the first 11 as the Community
Development Director and the last 14 months as the Town Manager. I met Roger Lessman
when East West Partners first came to our region approximately 7 years ago. At that time their
focus was Northstar which is in Placer County adjacent to the Town of Truckee. Roger was
interested in understanding the Town's issues associated with the buildout of Northstar which
boiled down to providing for workforce housing and addressing the traffic impacts within the
Town of Truckee. To their credit, the first phase of development proposed in Northstar included
substantial workforce housing. They were the first, and until recently, the only developer in
Eastern Placer County to commit to the construction of workforce housing units on-site and not
pursue the payment of an in-lieu fee or some other less complicated method of mitigating the
housing impact of their project. Their actions raised the expectations on resort developers to
address their housing impacts. This proactive approach created a positive relationship with the
Town of Truckee that has been sustained over several years.
Beginning in the year 2000, East West Partners pursued two major resort projects in Truckee-
Old Greenwood and Gray's Crossing. What is now Old Greenwood had been through a litany
of land use approvals and changes with little happening until it was acquired by East West.
Town staff worked closely with East West on a strategy to efficiently complete the entitlement
process and get into construction. Being from Colorado, East West was appropriately skeptical
of California processes, but worked with the Town to complete an environmental impact report,
effectively address some local controversy, put together a complex financing plan and get into
constnuction in nearly record time. East West gained local support for the project because once
again they raised the bar in terms of open space dedications, significant additions to the
community trail system, providing long term funding for open space acquisition and green
10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161-3306
www.townoftruc kee.com
Administration: 530-582-7700 /Fax: 530-582-7710 / email: truckee@townoftruckee.com
Community Development: 530-582-7820 /Fax: 530-582-7889 / email: cdd@townoftruckee.com
Animal ControlNehicle Abatement: 530-582-7830 /Fax: 530-582-7889 / email.' animalcontrol@townoftruckee.com
Police Department: 530-550-2328 /Fax: 530-550-2326 / email: policedepartment@townoftruckee.com
Letter to Mayor Slifer
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site design, construction and management practices. Old Greenwood is nearing completion
and the on-the-ground reality has matched the Town's expectations through the entitlement
process. Our experience in working through the Gray's Crossing project has been similar- in
this case we collaborated to double the amount of workforce housing that we anticipated from
the project with a mixture of 228 for-rent and for-sale units being developed to serve the local
workforce.
In their short time in the Truckee region, East West Partners and their employees have become
an important component of our community through efforts as diverse as establishing an
environmental fund through our community foundation to coaching youth sports and involved
participation in many local organizations and non-profits. .
I hope that East West Partners will be an active participant in future development as Truckee
nears buildout. In 25 years of government service I can honestly say that I have never worked
with a more professional, responsive and community minded company.
I would be happy to share additional thoughts or answer your questions regarding East West
Pa s by phone or Email- tlashbrookCa~townoftruckee com.
incer ly,
To ashbrook
Tow Manager
10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161-3306
www.townoftruckee.com
Administration: 530-582-7700 /Fax: 530-582-7710 / email.' truckee@townoftruckee.com
Community Development: 530-582-7820 /Fax: 530-582-7889 / email: cdd@townoftruckee.com
Animal Control/Vehicle Abatement: 530-582-7830 /Fax: 530-582-7889 / email: animalcontrol@townoftruckee.com
Police Department: 530-550-2328 /Fax: 530-550-2326 / email: policedepartment@townoftruckee.com
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Hi Team,
1 and many others fully support a change in the current law that would do away with the warning phase of
enforcement and go straight to a penalty step as it relates to wildlife protecction legislation. People in this
community know about the bears. It has been mentioned that you will be looking et the Beat Pmaf ~nteindr issue
in the near future. We are opposed to any requirement that would force those of us who obey the laws to, at great
expense, purchase or rent such containers. There is no need to punish the majority for the acts of a few. Enforce
your new wildlife legislation and the rest should sort itself out.
Thanks fo~w hat you do.
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Department of Community Development
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452
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July 17, 2006
Property Management
44 W Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Property Management,
Through a visual inspection of Town owned stream tracts, it has come to the Town's attention that you may be
encroaching onto Town of Vail owned property. This property adjacent to you is also a sensitive riparian area
and protected by the Town's stream setback regulations. These regulations were adopted in an effort to protect
the sensitive wetlands at the banks of our streams and creeks, and require that the minimum setback be fifty
(50) feet from the centerline of Gore Creek and thirty (30) feet from the centerline of all other streams.
We request that you cease any encroachment into this sensitive riparian area, which may include mowing or
other minor improvements on the town owned property in the stream setback. In addition, we request that any
damage to Town owned stream tract be repaired and that any and all improvements placed upon Town land be
removed. By August 31, 2006, please notify us in writing to the above address as to how you have resolved the
encroachment. We would be happy to meet with you prior to this date to discuss this issue and how it can be
resolved. Failure to comply with this request may result in enforcement action against you. We encourage
residents to be environmental stewards and we thank you in advance for your continued cooperation in this
matter.
If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact Susie Huxford, the Department of Community
Development Code Enforcement Officer at 970-477-3417 or via email at Shuxford@vailgov.com
Sincerely,
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Director, Department of Community Development
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Housing Next Steps
/ Meet with a group of local developers and hear their ideas and concerns about
potential zoning requirements and incentives. Are there some win-win ideas to
consider as the Town adopts housing regulations?
o Meeting to be held on August 21
/ Receive the final job generation rates and report from RRC and Associates
(August 18)
/ Draft language for codification of current commercial linkage requirements
o Include specific requirements for mitigation (standards per employee to be
housed)
/ Through community plan input modify commercial linkage requirements based
on community's desire for more or less employee housing in the Town of Vail
/ Draft language for residential linkage requirements and inclusionary zoning
requirements based on community plan
/ Planning Commission hearings and Town Council work sessions
/ Based on public input, PEC input and Town Council input the proposed employee
housing requirements will then be presented to Council for their approval, denial
or modification