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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-02 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION VAiL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657 1:30 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007 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. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: PEC/DRB Update. (15 min.) 2. Leslie Fordham ITEM/TOPIC: Windmill Event. (10 min.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Recommend AIPP bring the matter to the evening meeting for a town council vote. . BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Art in Public Places introduced the Windmill Project, an event that will promote cultural tourism and bring greater awareness of the visual arts in Vail, to the town council on December 19, 2006. AIPP has further investigated locations and public safety concerns and would like to present additional information to the town council. Board Recommendations: AIPP believes that Vail has the potential to broaden and promote cultural programs. This event is a first step in taking the visual arts art in Vail to a higher level and building a reputation as a first class resort, providing both recreation and arts activities. Impact studies in Colorado have shown that arts events can be powerful economic engines that . help sustain and drive the economy. The Art in Public Places board recommends that the town council votes to approve the expenditure. 3. Warren Campbell ITEM/TOPIC: Vail Resorts is requesting a work session with the Town Council to discuss the proposed text amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to include the areas described as "West Lionshead". The purpose of the meeting is to review the development concepts and future goals and objectives for the land area. (1 hr.) On December 11, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval of the proposed amendments by a vote of 4-1-0 (Dewitt opposed). The initial concepts include the addition of a skier gondola in the - - ~ w. location of the old gas station site and the development of mixed use areas, including housing, retail, and office spaces, to create a new portal to the mountain with all the typical skier services. Another aspect of the initial concepts includes the possible relocation of the South Frontage Road. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff is seeking feedback from the Vail Town Council regarding whether the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are consistent with the Council's and Town's expectations for this area. Staff will provide a brief presentation of what has been accomplished in the joint meetings between Vail Resorts, Town Staff, select Council and Planning and Environmental Commission members, and the public thus far. 4. Rachel Friede ITEM/TOPIC: Policy discussion on implementation options for Ordinance 3, Series of 2007 (Wildfire Roofing Ordinance). (10 min.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to the presentation and ask any pertinent questions. Provide direction to staff on whether to include a provision in the ordinance that will create a timeframe for compliance. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On December 19, 2006, the Vail Town Council requested that Staff research a provision that would create a timeline for required conformity to proposed wildfire . regulations. This provision would require that alt structures come into compliance with the proposed regulations within a certain timeframe. Staff is requesting a work session in order to discuss the issues related to this topic and gain direction from the Vail Town Council. 5. Nina Timm ITEM/TOPIC: Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning for Employee Housing Mitigation. (45 min) BACKGROUND: On December 5, 2006, the Town Council directed staff to provide different housing scenarios using Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning. Council provided direction to further develop several policy questions such as increasing inclusionary zoning requirements, reviewing preferences for housing mitigation, and housing credits. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review staff's recommendation and provide direction on whether the proposed framework should be turned into an ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: See memorandum dated January 2nd, 2006 6• ITEM/TOPIC: Information Update. (20 min.) Communications Center Update. • Revenue Update. 7. ITEM/TOPIC; Matters from Mayor & Council. (10 min.) g, ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment. (4:20 p.m.) NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT TBD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 48-hour notification. Please call 479-2106 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. i Please note: There are no PEC results included in the packet as last meeting scheduled was December 25. L r DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA PUBLIC MEETING December 20, 2006 ~i ~ 3:00 P.M. PROJECT ORIENTATION /LUNCH -Town Council Chambers 12:OOpm MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Mike Dantas Sherry Dorward Pete Dunning Lynne Fritzlen Sherry Dorward SITE VISITS 2:OOpm 1. Sharer Residence - 1187 Hornsilver Circle 2. Pattison Residence - 5106 Black Gore Drive 3. Arrigoni Residence - 1722 Geneva Drive 4. Lionshead Condominiums - 520 West Lionshead Circle 5. Monogram Real Estate LLC - 745 Forest Road 6. Biszantz Residence - 670 Forest Road Driver: Bill PUBLIC HEARING -TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:OOpm 1. Biszantz Residence DRB06-0557 / 10 minutes George Final review of a minor alteration (landscaping) 670 Forest Road/Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 6 Applicant: Frances Biszantz, represented by Brush Creek Landscaping ACTION: Approved MOTION: Dantas SECOND: Dorward VOTE: 5-0-0 CONDITION(S): The applicant shall only be allowed to remove the dead lodgepole pine tree as requested. The 40 foot tall spruce shall NOT be removed 2. Landmark Condominiums DRB06-0487 / DRB06-0540 / 20 minutes Bil( Conceptual review (major exterior alteration) 610 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3 Applicant: Landmark Condominium Association, Inc., represented by Geoff Wright ACTION: Conceptual, no vote 3. Lionshead Center Condominiums DRB06-0541 / 15 minutes Bill Final review of a minor alteration (exterior materials) 520 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 5, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 Applicant: Lionshead Center Condominium Association, represented by Victor Mark Donaldson Arch. ACTION: Tabled to January 3, 2007 MOTION: Dorward SECOND: Dunning VOTE: 5-0-0 Page 1 r 4. Monogram Real Estate, LLC DRB06-0558 / 15 minutes Bill Conceptual review of new construction (primary/secondary residence) 745 Forest Road/Lot 7, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 6 Applicant: Monogram Real Estate LLC, represented by K.H. Webb Architects, PC ACTION: Conceptual, no vote 5. Hathaway Residence DRB06-0528 / 5 minutes Warren Final review of new construction (primarylsecondary residence) 791 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 24, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Applicant: John and Vera Hathaway, represented by Michael Suman Architects, LLC ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Dantas SECOND: Dunning VOTE: 5-0-0 CONDITION(S): 1) The applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Design Review Board a revised landscape plan prior to submitting for building permits which includes plantings on the north side of the secondary unit entrance and a boulder retaining wall with plantings in front of the west garage elevation to screen the height of the garage wall. 6. Pattison Residence DRB06-0542 / 15 minutes Warren Final review of new construction (primary/secondary residence) 5106 Black Gore Drive/Lot 1, Block 1, Gore Creek Subdivision Applicant: Peter and Carol Pattison, represented by Suman Architects ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Dunning SECOND: Dorward VOTE: 3-2-0 (Fritzlen and Rogers opposed) Condition(s) 1) The applicant shall conduct and prepare a wetlands study of the lot to determine the presence and delineation of any wetlands on the property to be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to the commencement of construction. 2) The applicant shall provide a drainage easement in the northwest corner of the site measuring five feet from the edge of the surveyed brush line adjacent to the existing drainage. The easement shall be shown on the plans submitted for building permit review and be provided prior to requesting a temporary certificate of occupancy or certificate of occupancy. 7. Ritz Carlton Residences. DRB06-0556 / 15 minutes Warren Final review of change to approved plans (Ritz Carlton) 728 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, West Day Subdivision Applicant: Vail Associates, represented by Jay Peterson ACTION: Tabled to January, 3, 2007 MOTION: Dantas SECOND: Dunning VOTE: 5-0-0 8. Sharer Residence DRB06-0555 / 15 minutes Warren Conceptual review of new construction (primary/secondary residence) 1187 Hornsilver Circle/Lot 13, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 7 Applicant: Kevin Sharer, represented by Shepherd Resources, Inc. ACTION: Conceptual, no vote Page 2 Y 9. Arrigoni Residence DRB06-0538 / 15 minutes George Conceptual review of new construction (primary/secondary residence) 1722 Geneva Drive/Lot 11, Matterhorn Village Filing 1 Applicant: Balz and Christina Arrigoni, represented by Shepherd Resources, Inc. ACTION: Conceptual, no vote 10. Timberline Roost Lodge DRB06-0549 / 10 minutes George Conceptual review of new construction (bus shelter) 1783 North Frontage Road/Lots 9-12, Buffehr Creek Subdivision Applicant: Timberline Roost Lodge, LLC, represented by Town of Vail Art in Public Places ACTION: Conceptual, no vote Staff Aaarovals Hormel Residence DRB06-0531 Warren Final review of a minor alteration (driveway, parking, walkways) 1527 Vail Valley Drive/Lot 10, Block 3, Vail Valley Filing 1 Applicant: George Hormel, represented by Ric Fields US Bank DRB06-0545 Bill Final review of new signs 302 Hanson Ranch Road/Lot 1, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 5 Applicant: The Sign Gallery, Inc., represented by Ann Louthan US Bank DRB06-0546 Bill Final review of new signs 108 South Frontage Road/Lot D, Vail Village Filing 2 Applicant: Vail Clinic Inc., represented by The Sign Gallery, Inc. Orlinsky Residence DRB06-0548 George Final review of a minor alteration (windows) 1459 South Greenhill Court/Lot 6, Glen Lyon Subdivision Applicant: David Orlinsky, represented by Benchmark Custom Builders Azcarraga Residence DRB06-0550 Joe Final review of a minor alteration (re-roof) 4768 Meadow Drive/Lot 1, Block 7, Bighorn Stn Applicant: Roger Azcarraga, represented by TNT Specialty Constructors, Inc. Plavec Residence DRB06-0551 Bill Final review of change to approved plans (windows) 2417 Garmisch Drive/Lot 14, Block 2, Vas das Schone Applicant: George Plavec Langley Residence DRB06-0553 Joe Final review of a minor alteration (windows) 356 Hanson Ranch Road/Lot K, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 5 Applicant: Ron and Rhonda Langley, represented by Thomas Heck Page 3 Y Hoversten Residence DRB06-0552 Bill Final review of change to approved plans (windows, deck) 2990 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 3, Block 3, Vail Village Filing 11 Applicant: Philip Hoversten, represented by Snowdon and Hopkins Architects, PC Village Center DRB06-0562 Rachel Final review of a minor alteration (wireless equipment) 122 East Meadow Drive/Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1 Applicant: Sagebrush Services and Town of Vail RCR Vail, LLC DRB06-0563 Joe Final review of a sign (temporary development sign) 728 Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, West Day Subdivision Applicant: RCR Vail, LLC, represented by Todd Goulding The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Please call 479-2138 for information. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Page 4 MEMORANDOM To: Town Council From: Art in Public Places Date: 27 December, 2006 Subject: Art in Public Places Windmill Project Project Summary Art in Public Places is requesting the Town Council approve the expenditure of $94,500 for an art event. The Windmill Project is an event designed to bring attention to Vail's commitment to renewable energy sources. Environmental artist, Patrick Marold will install two thousand seven hundred miniature light generating windmills in Vail beginning March 16, 2007. The windmills will be in place through Earth Day; April 22, 2007. Each windmill is attached to an eight foot high post and will respond to the wind's behavior. The posts, made of high strength polycarbonate and are just under two inches in diameter. The light generated by the windmills should be visible from both the Frontage Road and 170. The Public will be invited to visit the windmill field, encouraged to enjoy the unique art event and become better acquainted with the potential of wind power. Background Art in Public Places introduced the Windmill Project to the Town Council on December 19, 2007 at the afternoon work session. A number of issues were raised, on which AIPP consulted with the artist and town departments. The following detailed information about the project is a result of those meetings. Future Installations The project budget includes the cost of manufacturing and installing two thousand seven hundred recyclable and reusable windmills. The artist has agreed and the contract will state that windmills can be re-installed at a future date, in Vail, at a cost that excludes materials. Materials to assemble the windmills for this project amount to $80,000. The windmills become the property of the artist. For each future installation of the windmills in Vail, the artist will charge approximately $15,000 depending on where and when the installation occurs. Prior to contracting for the re-installation, the artist will provide a detailed budget to AIPP itemizing transportation and installation costs. 1 Location The Vail Recreation District reviewed a map of the proposed installation location which is adjacent to the golf course, along the bike path and above the seventeenth hole. The Nordic Track is over the bike path in the area. The Nordic Track will be protected similar to a bike race course with a single point of crossing. AIPP discussed alternate locations for the event with VRD including the upper bench of Donovan Park, Ford Park ball fields and Vail Memorial Park. The artist and the installation team understand that care must be taken not to damage or trample the Nordic Track. All materials must be taken away from the site at the end of the event. Public Safetv The Town's risk manager, John Power has evaluated possible threats to public safety connected with the event. He has determined that the windmills do not pose a safety hazard and has informed CIRSA, the town's insurance company, of the project. CIRSA will be asked to provide indemnifying verbiage for the contract with the artist. The artist understands that he assumes all risk and must list the town as an additional insured party. Public Works department project managers have also commented on the safety of the windmills. Their determination is that the windmills are fabricated from lightweight plastics. No sharp edges are visible. Touching the windmills will stop them from moving, thereby reducing the risk of injury from the fan blades. The lights are enclosed within the plastic shaft and the low voltage (6volts and 3 watts) poses no hazard. The strength of the plastic shafts was questioned. After studying the properties of acrylic, the artist decided to substitute polycarbonate which is almost one hundred times stronger and can withstand extreme temperatures. Specifications will be provided to AIPP to verify the claim. Liability The artist will provide specific project liability insurance for safety of the general public. He will also carry property insurance to cover theft or vandalism of the windmills. The town and the Vail Recreation District will be listed on the artist's policy as additional insured parties. VRD provides general liability insurance for the leased parcel. The Police Department and John Power concluded that if the town is exempt from all liability they can agree to AIPP proceeding with the event. Vandalism The Police Department voiced concerns about theft and vandalism. Since the value of each windmill is approx $35 they have asked that if a theft/vandalism report is necessary, it is only filed at the end of five weeks. The Police Department reviewed all of the proposed locations for the event. After evaluating all proposed locations they determined that the golf course, although somewhat 2 remote, is the best site for the windmill event. Vehicle patrols can monitor the installation as staffing allows. They will not send foot patrols to the site. Of the other sites considered, only the upper bench of Donovan Park could be easily monitored by vehicle patrols. The artist proposed installing motion sensors connected to a security light at the event site. However, the Police Department pointed out that the sensor could be easily set off by the rotating windmills. Infrared or photo electric sensors would be more effective. However, these methods are expensive. The artist plans to install a video camera to document the event. This measure may also provide information if there is vandalism or theft. Volunteers The following organizations have offered to help AIPP with organization of the event and related activities. Vilar Center Volunteers Vail Mountain School Art Department Vail Symposium Sponsorship Holy Cross Energy is considering an in-kind or cash donation of up to $3500. AIPP has had discussions with Member Service Supervisor, Steve Case about the Windmill Project. Renewable Choice Energy is the town's wind energy provider. They are interested in publicizing the event and may underwrite the cost of printed materials. They will offer a one day ski pass to new customers who learn of their services via the art event. The company has also offered to provide a speaker for educational programs that may accompany the art event. Summary of Request AIPP receives annual funding for projects from RETT. The expenditure of funds for the Windmill Project has been approved by the Art in Public Places board. No additional funds are required from the town. AIPP believes that cultural programs can be an effective way to lure new guests to Vail. The budget reflects the investment necessary to take visual arts in Vail to a higher level, attract sponsorship and media coverage and bring attention to the town's commitment to renewable energy sources. The Art in Public Places board recommends that the town council votes to approve the expenditure. 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: January 2, 2007 SUBJECT: A request for a work session to review the development concepts and future goals and objectives for the land area described as "West Lionshead" I. PURPOSE Vail Resorts is requesting a work session with the Town Council to present the proposed text amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to include the areas described as "West Lionshead". The purpose of the meeting is to review the development concepts and future goals and objectives for the land area. On December 11, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval of the proposed amendments by a vote of 4-1-0 (Dewitt opposed). The initial concepts include, the addition of a skier gondola in the location of the old gas station site, the development of mixed use areas, including housing, retail, and office spaces, to create a new portal to the mountain with all the typical skier services, and the possible relocation of the South Frontage Road. Staff has attached the memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated December 11, 2006, which includes the proposed language for the amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan in Section II of the memorandum. The proposed amendments are indicated in bold (additions) and st~ilc~t#r~g~t (deletions). II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Staff is seeking feedback from the Vail Town Council regarding whether the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are consistent with the Council's and Town's expectations for this area, prior to drafting an amending resolution. Staff will provide a brief presentation of what has been accomplished in the joint meetings between Vail Resorts, Town Staff, select Council and Planning and Environmental Commission members, and the public thus far. 1 III. NEXT STEPS It is anticipated that the following steps would be taken when it has been determined that the proposed amendments are believed to be consistent with Council's and Town's expectations for the West Lionshead area. • A Resolution to adopt the proposed text amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan will be prepared and submitted for adoption by the Town Council. This will include not only the text, but revisions to Maps A-W of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. • Subsequent to adoption of a Resolution it is anticipated that a conditional use permit would be submitted by Vail Resorts to develop a ski lift on the former gas station site. It would be expected that in conjunction with the request for a conditional use permit aretail/commercial and office study would be provided which would analyze the ideal quantity and suitability of these land uses in West Lionshead in conjunction with a new lift and residential development. It is also expected that a preliminary design and location for the parking structure necessary to accompany the proposed ski lift would be provided and approved, with greater levels of detail on the parking structure to be a conditional of approval of the conditional use. • At some point in the future a request for a rezoning of the Cascade Crossing and Vail Professional Building sites would be submitted requesting a rezoning to Lionshead Mixed-Use 1 or 2 District. IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION No formal recommendation is required at this time. V. ATTACHMENTS A. Memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated December 11, 2006. 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: December 11, 2006 SUBJECT: A request for a final recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend fhe Lionshead Study Area Boundaries, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, to include the study "West Lionshead" area, generally located at 646, 862, 890, 923, 934, 953, 1000, and 1031 South Frontage Road West/Lot 54 and Tract K of Glen Lyon Subdivision, Tracts C and D, Vail Village Filing 2, and several unplatted parcels (a more complete legal description is available at the Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC06-0008) Applicant: Vail Resorts Development Company, Town of Vail, and Glen Lyon Office Building General Partnership Planner: Warren Campbell I. SUMMARY The applicants, Vail Resorts Development Company and the Town of Vail are requesting a final recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, to include the study "West Lionshead" area, generally located at 646, 862, 890, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West/Tract K of Glen Lyon Subdivision, Tracts C and D, Vail Village Filing 2, and several unplatted parcels (a more complete legal description is available at the Community Development Department); and to amend the text of several chapters of the Master Plan, Chapter 4, Master .Plan Recommendations, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, of the Plan to include detailed recommendations for the subject parcels. Since the November 27, 2006, hearing the Glen Lyon Office Building General Partnership has withdrawn from the application. An additional purpose of the amendment is to adopt detailed plan recommendations for the properties. The purpose of the amendment is NOT to amend or otherwise alter the overall goals, objectives and policies stated in the Master Plan. This amendment is being proposed and shall be considered in accordance with Section 2.8. Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. 1 Vail Town Council Attachment: A Based upon Staff's review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, to the Town Council regarding the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicants, Vail Resorts Development Company and the Town of Vail, are requesting a final recommendation of proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to the Town Council. The proposed amendments involve changing the boundaries of the study area of the Plan to include the multiple parcels to the west of the existing study area commonly known as "West Lionshead", generally located at 646, 862, 890, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West/Tract K of Glen Lyon Subdivision, Tracts C and D, Vail Village Filing 2, and one unplatted parcels. A map of the area to be added to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study boundary, "West Lionshead" (Attachment A) has been attached for reference. In addition to amending the study area boundary to include West Lionshead there are proposed amendments to the Plan within Chapter 4, Master Plan Recommendations, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, which include more detailed recommendations for the subject parcels. The proposed amendments to the text are included at the end of this section of the memorandum. The proposed amendments have been prompted by recent changes to the existing conditions within the West Lionshead area. Vail Resorts has purchased three parcels of land which together have created opportunities for redevelopment that were not possible during the preparation of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The primary opportunity is the creation of a new portal to Vail Mountain from West Lionshead via a new gondola. Finally, the Town has identified three additional parcels of land which should be incorporated into the Plan in the process, as the current text of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan discuss potential future uses that impact the parcels, however, they are not included in the study area boundaries. Several of the parcels included in the West Lionshead area are currently within the existing study area boundary. Those properties include Vail Resort's Maintenance site, the Holy Cross site, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District site, and the former BP/Amoco gas station site. The properties not currently included in the existing study area are the Vail Professional Building site, the Cascade Crossing site, a portion of the Town-owned stream tract and one Town-owned unplatted parcels located to the south of Gore Creek and Tract K of the Glen Lyon Subdivision. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to include the referenced West Lionshead area into the study area prescribed by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and to adopt detail plan recommendations for the properties. The 2 purpose of the amendment is NOT to amend or otherwise alter the overall goals, objectives and policies stated in the Master Plan. The proposed amendments are indicated in bold (additions) and ctril~# (deletions) as follows: Chapter 4, Master Plan Recommendations -Overall Study Area 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. 4.1 Underlying Physical Framework of Lionshead The Lionshead resort area (that portion of the study area north of Gore Creek) is a mixed-use urban environment with several discernible land- use sub-areas, or "hubs" (see Map N). Although the hubs overlap somewhat, there is no consistent and comprehensive pedestrian connection between them. The primary goal of the master plan is to create a visually interesting and functionally .efficient pedestrian environment that connects the hubs to create a cohesive and memorable resort environment. 4.1.5 West Lionshead -Residential/Mixed-Use Hub The western end of Lionshead, currently undeveloped, is home to parking lots, the Vail Associates service yard, the Vail sanitation plant, the old town shops, a former gas station, the Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, Tract K of the Glen Lyon Subdivision, a portion of stream tracf, and two unplatted parcels adjacent to Tract K to the south of Gore Creek. This area of Lionshead is generally under utilized and from an aesthetic standpoint is not in keeping with what the Town would like to see Lionshead become as it redevelops in the coming years. The Town of Vai! does place a high value on maintaining the office and retail areas in West Lionshead and any redevelopment should not diminish the square . footage of existing office and retail square footage in West Lionshead. With their recent acquisition of additional properties in this area, Vail Resorts has the opportunity to bring lift service to this part of Lionshead. Lift service brings with it great potential for the re-development of this area and in doing so expand all of Lionshead to the west wifh improved pedestrian connections, new retail and office activity and other improvements. While lift access will certainly energize this area during the winter months, attention should be given to creating ayear--round attraction within this area of Lionshead (see detailed plan recommendations{{ in Chapter 5) lases J.YE H~- n7c~f innl~~i-la 3 .g, a#:EC soase;--a~ec~taix~ ~e~ra~ioe-asec:~, a. The master plan recommends that this hub become aresidential/ mixed use area with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both the local community and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density r°^'.~~te residential development, lodging, community and visitor based office and retail space, employee housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a ski lift connection to Vail Mountain. The catalyst for this mixed use hub is ski lift access to Vail Mountain. ~9" 8 c; area: Consideration should be given to integrating employee housing into the redevelopment of West Lionshead in accordance with the Town's employee housing policies and regulations. To the extent possible development patterns in this area should reflect north-south orientation of buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented environment. The degree of north-south building orientation may be difficult given the relatively narrow east-west orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of ski lift access in this location creates a t#e-n ;-~Ch~ eppey catalyst for an ~e structured public parking facility. All service and delivery demands created by development in this area shall be accommodated on-site. The site will continue to accommodate the existing and potentially expanded functions of the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain service yard trill could be reduced in size, as some functions can be moved to less central locations. ?t may also be possible to relocate the entire mountain service yard to a new location in the Wesf Lionshead area which would allow for greater flexibility in the redevelopment of this site. However as the area develops it is critical that new uses be connected to the primary pedestrian corridors and that they be served by the Town of Vail in-town transit system. 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental quality of any pedestrian-oriented resort. Goa/s identified by the master plan regarding transit include: 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead West Lionshead consists of the West Day Lot, the Vail Associates service center, the sanitation plant, and the Holy Cross lot, the former gas station site, the Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, Tract K of the Glen Lyon Subdivision, the Town owned Gore Creek stream tract, and finro Town owned unplatted parcels to the south of Gore Creek. Because it is an area of potentially significant growth, it is important that it be fully 4 integrated into the Town of Vail ~-tewr~ transit system. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking distance to the ski yard (1200 feet). ' , , ~L' G }t^ th~~. With a mixed use development in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residential development, transit service to this area and interconnections to other portals will be critical to develop in the future. In addition, the update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan shall provide direction on the ultimate location of a Lionshead Transit Facility along with needed interconnections between ski portals, regional transit stops, and other transporfation modes. The addition of a ski lift in this area would make this area more viable to redevelopment as it would be within the acceptable walking distance of a lift (1,200 feet). 4.5.2 Maximum Efficiency and Utilization The following recommendations are made to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the Lionshead transit connections in anticipation of future redevelopment in the area: 4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop It is recommended that the Lionshead regional transit stop, currently located at the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac, be relocated to the proposed north day lot transportation center. This will provide a Lionshead connection between the regional transit system and the Town of Vail transit system. In addition, visitors and employees coming to Lionshead by regional bus will arrive at a defined portal instead of the current "back door" on Lionshead Place. Finally, this will remove the large regional buses from West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. It may be possible to locate elements of a regional transit stop in the West Lionshead area in conjunction with a new ski lift and parking facility. However, given its location on the periphery of Lionshead, this area may not be the most viable location for a regional transit stop. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for skier drop-off, private shuttle vans and Town of Vail in-town buses should be included in the design of the ski lift and parking facility. In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town initiated a development competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure redevelopment, which would include a transit facility. It is anticipated that the Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parking Structure redevelopment process will provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit 5 Facility and/or the type of transit facilities that may be necessary in West Lionshead. 4.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation 4.6.1 /nterstate Highway 70 I-70 is the primary vehicular circulation corridor for the Vail Valley and is critically important to the economic health of the Vail community. It does, however, create both a visual and physical division between the south and north sides of Vail, as well as consuming a significant amount of land. As Vail continues to grow over time it is strongly recommended that the ideas of potentially burying or bridging I-70 through the Town of Vail be studied and the potential benefits and impacts considered. Specifically, consideration should be given to securing the air-rights over 1-70 so that future development and circulation scenarios are not precluded. 4.6.2 South Frontage Road Recommendations outlined below address potential re-alignment of portions of the frontage road, ingress and egress improvements, bicycle/ pedestrian improvements, and visual improvements. For a detailed discussion of capacity and the impacts of future development on the frontage road, see the traffic impact study contained in appendix A. Figure 4-9 depicts potential redevelopment without the realignment of the Frontage Road while Figure 4-9a depicts redevelopment with a partial realignment of the Frontage Road. 4.6.2.1 Potential Realignment The concept of realigning the South Frontage Road at the western end of the study area grew out of public discussions about land development and traffic flow in West Lionshead. Relative to traffic flow, realignment will remove the conflict that now exists between through- traffic and mountain service vehicles (snow-cats and snowmobiles) entering and exiting the Vail Associates service yard. Realignment will position the road to the north of most new development, thus reducing the potential for conflicting turning movements. Regarding future land use, the realignment of South Frontage Road will allow the west day lot and the service yard to be combined into a contiguous development parcel. This is an important consideration for the development conceptually depicted in figure 4-9a, and it would be necessary if the service yard property is used for a secondary ~r-~-ef 1'~~public parking sire facility or other uses. Any existing parking on the West 6 Day Lot musf be replaced within the Lionshead study , area. Through the Transportation Master Plan update it is anticipated that a significant traffic control device will need to be installed in the West Lionshead area. Such a device may include a round about. Specific considerations regarding realignment are. a. Proposed Alignment The proposed realignment of the South Frontage Road is depicted in figure 4-9a. Critical design issues include the width of the road and the radius of the curves. Both of these factors will be important in reducing the speed of vehicles entering fhe Lionshead area and the amount of land consumed by the two curved road sections. Cooperation befween property owners, developers, the Town of Vail, and the Colorado Departmetn of Transportation will be necessary to implement the realignment of the Frontage Road. NOTE: Staff has attached the proposed figures for review at the end of the memorandum (Attachments B and C). b. West Lionshead Circle Connection It is proposed that West Lionshead Circle connect back to the frontage road at the west side of the Vail Spa. The alignment depicted in figure 4-9a terminates perpendicular to the frontage road and does not require the acquisition of private property. Anew parcel of developable land, suitable for offices or non- resort retail, would be created on the southeast corner of this intersection. c. Forest Road Connection Forest Road could be realigned to cross through the newly created development parcel, providing access to that site and connecting at right angles to the frontage road. Another alternative that should be considered is to connect Forest Road to West Lionshead Circle via the existing Frontage Road right-of-way. d. Transit and Emergency Vehicle Corridor A transit and emergency vehicle corridor should remain in the existing alignment of the frontage road. This connection is necessary to provide a through- ? transit route to the west end of Lionshead and also keeps in place the existing utility corridor. e. Feasibility of Realignment The ability to realign the frontage road will be heavily influenced by costs, CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation), and the Federal highway administration. Future west Lionshead developments will require significant upgrades and widening of South Frontage Road, potentially including the widening or reconstruction of the bridge over Red Sandstone Creek. The cost of realigning the frontage road is in addition to the mandatory costs of improving the road. 7. IA/~i 9~ril,-77-C7Tr ~ro~ag~o~d--ism ealigne~and --~a~es+ , i„n~h°~,~ u/n in fim ~r° A O fh° nnnnrf~ miff/ fnr ' ~F}"f~CYNG JS G.~l~ i~ ±'}'f'v C.'~Ih.G .~Ctt/7 . , /1 n r+ff r~m~ icy nn ~ . f. Future Frontage Road Re-alignment The opportunity may exist to re-locate the Frontage Road the full length of the West Lionshead planning area. The benefit of this alternative would be to eliminate the "Frontage Road barrier" between the Holy Cross site and the Vail Professional Building. While this alternative would require coordination with other surrounding land owners, it could warrant further study and evaluation in the future. 4.6.7 Simba Run Underpass Currently the Town of-Vail has only two north/south access points between the North Frontage Road and South Frontage Road between Main Vail and Wesf Vail. It has been 8 contemplated that an additional north/south connection be established west of Cascade Crossing. The potential need for this underpass may be accelerated as a result of the Town's redevelopment plans for Timber Ridge, West Vail and West Lionshead. The redevelopment of the West Lionshead area should be done in a manner that encourages this new connection to be established in the future. It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Vail Transportation Master Plan provide direction on when public improvements on the Frontage Road need to occur and how they are paid for between public and private funds. The current boundaries of the Lionshead Urban Renewal Authority should be amended to include the location of the Simba Run underpass. 4.8 Parking 4.8.3 Public Parking 4.8.3.3 Potential New Parking Sites To respond to the projected parking demand increase discussed in the traffic study, it is strongly recommended that all town-wide parking opportunities be examined or re-examined prior to any final planning or parking construction. Specific public parking opportunities in Lionshead include: a. Lionshead Parking Structure The existing Lionshead parking structure is a logical location for expanded public parking because it is already owned by the Town of Vail. Also, the structure is conveniently located between the proposed civic center on the east and the main portal to the Lionshead pedestrian mall on the west. No other location offers visitors such ease of access. A self-ventilating split deck structure, the garage has six half decks, each holding approximately 200 vehicles (1,200 spaces in total). The addition of one complete level would increase the structure by 400 spaces, two complete new levels by 800 spaces. Snow removal is an issue in the addition of new decks. The top deck of the structure is cleared manually with front-end loaders. Additional decks will make it impossible to continue this method, as the infernal dimensions of the structure will not accommodate front- end loaders. In addition, the construction of a new delivery staging area on the west end of the structure will remove the snow storage area presently used. Alternatives include heating the upper deck, providing for 9 an alternate snow removal access road to the upper deck, and construction of a roof over the entire structure. Public input during the master plan process has indicated the importance of the eastward view, across the top of the parking structure, toward the Vail Village as motorists travel east along the South Frontage Road and I-70. Future expansion plans of the Lionshead parking structure should consider the potential impacts expansion could have on this view plane. Also an issue is the necessary structural reinforcement of the existing facility to support the weight of additional decks. b. West Lionshead The construction of a sese~ new public parking ~ facility at the west end of Lionshead has been a planning consideration since the completion of the Vail Transportation Master plan in 1991. This site is currently undeveloped (except for the Vail Associates maintenance yard) and is large enough to meet projected parking demand. It is well located in relation to the potential new eastbound 1-70 access ramps. The viability of a new public parking facility in this location would be enhanced by bringing lift service to this area. The construction of a new public parking facility would address the existing deficiency of off-street parking on peak days and the shifting demand of parking created by the introduction of a new ski lift in West Lionshead. It is anticipated that the new public parking structure would contain a approximately 400 public parking spaces, which would be in excess of any parking requirements generated by proposed development. The update of the Vail Transportation Plan should provide final direction on the location and quantity of additional public parking spaces in the Town of Vail. The location of additional public parking should consider where parking is most optimal for both guests and employees, year round utilization, mountain operations, and overall traffic circulation, tial + _ .~hG~ef2--~A~G~tfa~ ^~p°rvrkir,g ~~&S96ic~t~,. 3. ~y l~ ~ ~ ~ €rEf~tage~c~ar~--~~~--b~ea/fgnea~-tE-f-^~~a + ~empef-erg -6ar}a~E~S° °ti-,-~;t:eS. 1l innoh~~ ~/on hn^n i.-Innfifie~~ a~ Q ~ai~--r4SS96i~t~t:.. u ,~el9w- F,asility" fim inn is c~~~nn a a , imin^", T ~y, s#yc~+late-t#at-tt'tere-w~ll h^ n^ n^f Ic.JJ a~Eistirag ~1~ `hr^~,lpk• rn rln~in /nmm~nf. A^rJ^v^l.~~m^nt of fh~, ^nrn c~if^ ~+~..`-afh~~SSA6ia~2S .~~1~~?^~h i ~c~inrv,,..,,iMMn **f~h^^ ~ V/'l~~ b'~'te. -1-i-F:s ~9-f3FJt8 a dvcsf / innc.h^.+.d ~~ns#ea~~-rede~veloF~~in,z;ine--9c~ep~a fh^ c.ion r^ivi}~irc~mnnfn n~' C; n^~~. ~~.^c.f I inn^h^~.rl 19arlEh;y afr~6r~ ~ ~.,nmc~nf r G ` GS fhn r^m~ininrr '+v+il~+hl^ w Ei ti~i'~' S ~~iti'",~' .'SSf~~-iv tl}e-p^o^~TGTlt~7Q7'T~Tp £ ~a;~}e • ~'^^~~^^i^^^^. Given fhe -dais location for a this fna}er parking stye facility, it had been assumed that nest-ha+~e regular transit or shuttle service would be necessary because of its distance from the retail core area and the ski yard (greater _ than a 1200-foot walking radius). However, the location of the parking structure would be proximate to the new lift and as such 11 the need for regular shuttle service would be minimized. However, some provisions for bus stops and/or a transit facility should be considered for the parking structure. 4.9 Housing 4.9.4 Potential Housing Sites Following are specific sites that have been identified as suitable for locals and employee housing (see Map V1~. 4.9.4.3 Vail Associates Service Yard e Holy Cross Site, Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing and the former gas station site Any redevelopment of West Lionshead will need to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements. In order to create activity and vibrancy in West Lionshead it may be appropriate to include some dispersed employee housing opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed developments in the area consistent with these policies. The North Day lot is considered fo be the preferred location for a significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and provide housing for new employee generation. ~us~ E~f~f~i"ircv°cr `dill n ""'NM`s' C. ~ f C`~hi~ rlno. ~-nc° ~ m~~i melon h devele,E a . Sf~E-IFS--cira2r f-ro^-'ac°-r imnrn~iomonf~ In nl~nninn tHE £~t.., u. ~ .~}AF~ 9#i6i2~# tS ~i6~--${ S:~',~Sf~2Cz G,'~--2fl~~916j~2E ~6(~&i~}~ 12 ev?.i kV~IH~~-~~crn"~nvrr-chn nTr~~°cn-rcni Density The site offers a unique opportunity to achieve significant density. While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the overall character of Lionshead, the desire fo maximize the housing potential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard development parameters. First, it maybe appropriate to allow for a greater overall building height than is otherwise allowed under the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines. Any increase in building height will need to be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Town of Vail, and any eventual building height will still need to be visually appropriate for this location. Second, it is recommended that the standards for density (units per acre) be increased at this location to allow for a greater number of employee housing units. Third, it may be appropriate to reduce the parking requirements for employee housing at this location. 4.9.4.4 Red Sandstone Parking Area The parking lot and Town of Vail transit stop at the base of the Red Sandstone Elementary school were identified as a potential site for employee or locals housing because of its proximity to the elementary school, the I-70 pedestrian overpass and the transit stop. However, the access (vehicular and pedestrian), safety and functional programming needs of the elementary school must take priority in any potential housing development scenario. 4.9.4.5 Old Town Shops The Old Town Shops, located just west of the Vail sanitation plant, were identified as potential employee housing locations during the master planning process. There are, however, other significant demands on this site, including potential expansion of the sanitation plant and the need for a new snowcat mountain access route from the Vail Associates service yard. In addition, the presence of the sanitation plant on one side and the existing gas station on the other reduces the desirability of this location for employee or locals housing. Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations This section of the Lionshead Master plan examines individual parcels and groups of parcels within the Lionshead study area, excluding the residential properties on the 13 south side of Gore Creek. The intent of this chapter -and the Master plan as a whole - is to identify important functional relationships and visual objectives within the district and to propose a framework for the long-term redevelopment of Lionshead. The document does not intend to limit or eliminate ideas relating to specific parcels; any proposals consistent with this framework should be considered even if they are not anticipated in this document. The parcels addressed here are organized generally from east to west, starting with the civic hub on the eastern end of the parking structure. 5.9 North Day Lot The north day lot should be developed as a community transportation center to consolidate skier drop-off, local and regional transit, local and regional private shuttles, and charter bus drop-off and pick-up (see figure 5-13). A below-grade service and delivery facility could be constructed underneath the transit facility. By relocating these functions from their existing locations to one easily accessible location, this would improve the quality of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in Lionshead and create a significant new pedestrian portal into the center of the Lionshead retail mall. Based upon the results of the traffic study (see appendix A), the conceptual program for this facility is as follows: a. Skier drop-off.• Nine spaces are recommended at a minimum, but more should be built if possible to accommodate other program elements. b. Town of Vail transit: Two bus spaces are recommended to accommodate the West Vail transit loop and the possibility for an eastbound in-town shuttle stop. c. Regional transit: One bus space is recommended d. Charter buses: Three to four bus spaces are recommended. e. Local and regional shuttles: Four shuttle van spaces are recommended at a minimum. A critical consideration in the planning and design of this facility will be its impact on the adjacent Landmark Tower and Townhomes and the Westwind. Depicted in figure 5-13a, a linear building is recommended at the southern edge of the site to screen the lower levels of the Landmark Tower from the transit center. This facility could house a bus shelter and waiting area, an information center, public restrooms, a small food and beverage operation, and an elevator core to the pedestrian mall level for ADA access needs. To the east, earthwork, landscaping, and/ or other screening measures should be considered to buffer the Westwind. A more comprehensive solution is to cover the facility with another level or two of development -perhaps for offices or employee housing - or with a roof. (Memorable European antecedents exist for grand, covered transportation centers.) Specifically, the design of the transportation center should address all impacts: visual, security, sound, and smell that may affect adjacent properties. Both the Westwind and the Landmark should be closely involved in _the transit center planning and design process. 14 Since the adoption of the Lionshead Master Redevelopment Plan, plans were developed to locate a Transit Center at the North Day Lot. Integrating the number of uses mentioned above and addressing the neighborhood concerns regarding a transit center prompted the Town of Vail to evaluate alternative locations for a transit center. A/fernative locations include: • West Lionshead • Lionshead Parking Structure • North Day Lot In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town initiated a development competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure which would include a transit facility. It is recommended that the update Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parking Structure RFP process provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility. 5.17 West Day Lot/ Vail Associates Service Yard/ Holy Cross Site/Gas Station Site /Nail Professional Building/ Cascade Crossing Planning for the western end of Lionshead must consider two different scenarios: the realignment of South Frontage Road and its retention in the existing alignment. While the introduction of lift service is viable in either of these Frontage Road alternatives, site design will vary depending upon what happens to the Frontage Road alignment. See Figures 4-9a, and 4-9b for the Frontage Road realignment alternatives. Notwithstanding these different Frontage Road scenarios there should be "no net loss" of existing retail or office square footage as a result of the redevelopment of these parcels. Higher densities and building heights maybe appropriate in this area, particularly to encourage the development of employee housing. However, any development must meet the overall character and visual intent of the master plan and be compatible with the adjacent existing development of the Marriott and the Vail Spa. As compared to a separate, free-standing portal, West Lionshead is considered a part of the greater Lionshead area. In order for this area to be successful, it is important to have a strong pedestrian connection with the rest of Lionshead. A strong connection along the Gore Creek corridor already exists. Streetscape improvements along West Lionshead Circle between Concert Hall Plaza (currently the western end of Lionshead retail influence) and the Ritz-Carlton Residences will strengthen existing conditions, and in doing so, improve the viability of _mixed uses in West Lionshead. Improvements to street lighting, walking surfaces, seating areas and public art are just some examples of what could strengthen this 15 corridor and in doing so further integrate this area with the rest of Lionshead. The development of a strong pedestrian connection between the Lionshead Core area and the western side of Lionshead will encourage pedestrian activity in this area and in doing so will energize all of West Lionshead. During the winter months the ski lift and associated parking will generate significant pedestrian traffic and activity. However, consideration should be given to how West Lionshead can be an active and vibrant place year-round. This could be accomplished in any number of ways. For example, quality architecture and the creation of appealing outdoor spaces in and of itself will encourage people to visit this area. This could be reinforced by awell-crafted program of specialty retailers, offices, and restaurants. An active program of public arf, residential units that are used for "artists in residence", a culinary school, improved access to and utilization of Gore Creek or Red Sandstone Creek for fishing or other purposes or specific recreation features such as a climbing wall are just some examples of design elements or land uses that could create a catalyst for activity. In conjunction with any application to development a new ski lift, aretail/commercial market study which analyzes the area for the appropriate amount of square footage of retail/commercial that should be included in the redevelopment of West Lionshead shall be provided. It is assumed that the development standards of Lionshead Mixed Use 1 or 2 will guide the design of redevelopment in this area. Notwithstanding the height allowances of these zone districts, building height and massing shall be responsive to the Gore Creek corridor, the Interstate, and how building massing Transitions at the western end of Lionshead. Buildings at the westernmost end of West Lionshead shall gradually "step down" from the maximum allowable height limits of the Lionshead Mixed Use zone districts. Figure 5-25 provides a general depiction of how building height shall gradually lower at the western end of this study area. The intent of these height standards is that building height reduces by entire floor levels in the locations as generally depicted on Figure 5-25. Notwithstanding the height allowances depicted on Figure 5-25, buildings fronting directly along Gore Creek and the western end of Lionshead shall express no more than three to four levels before "stepping back" to taller building mass. On the Interstate side of this area building design shall be articulated to avoid large expanses of shear/unbroken wall planes. a. Retention of Existing Frontage Road Alignment if the Frontage Road remains in its current location the Maintenance Yard/Ho/y Cross parcels, the Vail Professional Building and /Cascade Crossing all remain viable development sites. The most viable site for a public parking facility would be the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels. While other lift locations are feasible, the old gas station sife 16 is a viable location for a base terminal. This location would require a grade separated pedestrian crossing over the Frontage Road to the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels. A strong east-west oriented pedestrian corridor with ground floor retail uses would be necessary to create a strong connection between this area and the rest of Lionshead. Under this Frontage Road scenario the Vail Professional Building and Cascade Crossing could be developed as a contiguous parcel. It is assumed that these parcels would be re-zoned to Lionshead Mixed Use 1. The Holy Cross site and the Vail Professional Building both abut Red Sandstone Creek. Any redevelopment of these parcels should consider how the Creek can be enhanced and made an asset or amenity of this redevelopment area. b. Frontage Road Realignment behind the Maintenance Yard and Holv Cross site ,The greatest benefit of this realignment alternative is that it results in one very large and contiguous development parcel and in doing so integrates the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross site with the West Day Lot by removal of the barrier created by the existing Frontage Road alignment. It also creates the best pedestrian environment in creating an extension of the Lionshead Retail area in that it provides the potential to establish a convenient and desirable pedestrian connection to the rest of Lionshead. With this alternative the most viable site for a public parking facility would still be the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels. With the re-location of the Frontage Road lift access out of the old gas station site would not require a grade separated pedestrian crossing to the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels. However, a grade separated crossing over the re-located Frontage Road would be needed to link the Holy Cross site with the Vail Professional Building. This alternative would also present the opportunity for relocating and/or enhancing Red Sandstone Creek to make it more accessible to the community and an aesthetically pleasing water feature. One possibility may be to pond the creek just south of the 1-70 corridor and diverting all or a portion of the flow underneath the new Frontage Road in order to bring "live water" through the western end of the Holy Cross site. Any modification or enhancement to the creek corridor would be subject to U.S. Army Corp of Engineers approval. A strong east-west oriented pedestrian corridor with ground floor retail uses would be necessary to create a strong connection between this area and the rest of Lionshead. ''~G' `a ~ . n~~~~ 17 ° c4" S~S a,~lpro,~fa#~-fer-a--k}Igf}er-er~d--fee oo r!o„elnr,mon~ , r a.~. ~~--flea G 7 A~Af"'ttt~-I ~S.S ~s G .-'S17i:i dtft7t17~ G~TS~--iv'~bt77'lflft7P+~lyd~e~~-tom GEC ~~}e~iatt8rr-~° fh~~~T~f n~Tp~fjp~y r! Cn.~fh Crnnf~lvo C~n~i-! hen hoen irlonfifiar! `+L n~ 186atf9f.';,~ S,-6c~t-aG~~ ~S fi:#e-a6~'b4:.s f SlEi--trail: dr' cti~l-c~66£ SS sss weulc-f-be ~~F. T#n r~mwnl .,F {ho na nfrn/ frnnoif/ nano ofri~n nnrrirlnr ~eiill ~ 5.98 Old Town Shops The old town shops site #as had been targeted for a variety of uses throughout the master planning process, including employee housing, expansion of the Vail sanitation plant, and Vail Associates mountain services. These uses m~,~e were thought to be appropriate for the site, but it was recognized they were all are not compatible. ~nnem ,.I ~ s~. &~se-~a~tt pK.S ?re-~~6~Cti-ti'i°c-e~fiv~}~1--vier a9°c steep: In 2003 the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District purchased the old town shops site. The site was redeveloped with a surface parking lot. Additionally, in 2004 Vail Resorts constructed a bridge across the Gore Creek from this site to provide possible future mountain operations access to Vai! Mountain. 5.20 Eagle River Water and Sanitation District While this parcel would certainly be a viable development site, the costs to relocate uses at this site, particularly fhe treatment facilities, are very significant. For this reason it is assumed that the treatment facilities will remain in their existing location. A viable alternative to relocating the entire building would be to relocate the District's offices and construct "air-rights" development above and around the treatment facility. 18 5.21 Tract K, Glen Lyon Subdivision and Town Owned Stream Tract, and one Unplatted Parcel south of Gore Creek These town-owned parcels are located along and south of Gore Creek. While they are included in the Lionshead study area, no buildings or "vertical" development is contemplated for these parcels. Potential mountain operations through these parcels during winter months should be considered to link West Lionshead with Vail Mountain. III. BACKGROUND On June 4, 1996, the Vail Town Council approved a request from Vail Associates to enter into a joint study and evaluation of the feasibility of a public/private partnership for the redevelopment of Lionshead, and thus initiated the creation of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. One of the first steps in the creation of the Master Plan was to evaluate and identify the boundaries of the area to be included in the Plan. The boundaries of the Plan were identified as Middle Creek on the east, the north side of the South Frontage Road right-of-way on the north, Red Sandstone Creek on the west, and the northerly edge of Forest Road on the south (with the exception of the residential development on Beaver Dam Circle and West Forest Road). On December 15, 1998, the Vail Town Council adopted the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. A primary goal of the Master Plan was to establish two new zone districts, Lionshead Mixed Use 1 and 2, which further the goals, policies and objectives outlined in the Master Plan. During the month of July, 2005, Vail Resorts Development Company (VRDC) submitted an application to redevelop the West Day Lot with the Ritz Carlton Residences. In conjunction with that application was a proposal to locate a ski lift adjacent to the new structure. The Town recognized the potential impact of a new ski lift on the Town as a whole, the surrounding neighborhood, and the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and entered into discussions with the VRDC to remove the proposed ski lift from the Ritz Carlton Residences proposal. It was agreed that the appropriate method to review a potential new ski lift in the area was to pursue an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. It was also agreed that potential existed to incorporate several new parcels recently purchase by Vail Resorts into the Master Plan study area at the time of this amendment to the Plan. On November 10, 2005, the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendment committee assembled to provide input on a possible amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan held the first of many meetings to examine an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to incorporate the area to be known as "West Lionshead". Members of the committee include(d) representatives of Vail Resorts, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Glen Lyon Office Building, The Town of Vail, and several community members. - 19 On January 16, 2006, Vail Resorts Development Company, the Town of Vail, and the Glen Lyon Office Building General Partnership submitted an application to the Town of Vail Community Development Department proposing an amendment to the boundaries of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Study Area to include the "West Lionshead" area. On January 26, 2006, the applicants held an open house at the Vail Mountain Marriott for the community as a whole to discuss the proposal. Approximately fifty individuals discussed the potential problems and merits of the initial concept for the "West Lionshead" area. In general, the individuals in attendance were supportive of the inclusion of the "West Lionshead" area into the study boundaries. Concerns were primarily focused on the possible negative impact of creating a new portal to the mountain and the impact of new retail and office spaces on the existing Vail Village and Lionshead commercial cores. On February 13, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a work session regarding the proposed scenarios that would necessitate an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. At that meeting a presentation was given regarding the changed conditions in the area and some proposed scenarios for relocating the South Frontage Road West and redeveloping the parcels included for inclusion in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan were presented. No text amendments were proposed at this hearing. On March 2, 2006, the applicants met with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendment committee and discussed the proposed text amendments with the group. The comments received at this meeting have been incorporated into the text found in Section V of this memorandum. On March 13, 2006, the Commission held a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The comments were as follows: • Concern was expressed that the term "employee housing" had been stricken from several locations within the Master Plan recommendations for this area. It was suggested that there may be a way to intersperse employee housing through out the project. Employee housing could be free market deed restricted units, rental units, etc. Some members believed that including a large number of employee housirig units in a ski- in ski-out project would be difficult and suggested that a pay in-lieu program would possibly satisfy the need for employee housing. • It was discussed whether or not the Timber Ridge redevelopment should be mentioned in the Master Plan. • The need for the Simba Run vehicular underpass was discussed. • A need for clarity on the number of parking spaces associated with the proposed new West Lionshead parking structure was discussed. • Discussed the need for an express bus between the major portals. • Discussed the need for viable skier drop-off within the proposal. • Concern about the correct retail mix to insure year-round viability. • Discussed taller building heights along the South Frontage Road and scale/step down to the Gore Creek. 20 • Discussed the opportunity to separate elements of the ski schools to alleviate traffic congestion at Golden Peak. On October 9, 2006, the Commission held a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The comments were as follows: • Questions were raised regarding employee housing on the Vail Resorts service yard and Holy Cross Lot. It was expressed that the language may be requiring the site to be the location of a greater number of employee/locals housing than would be required by any Code requirement the Council may pass. • Stated that more of the employee housing language should remain within the text. Several Commission members believed a greater number of employee/locals housing should be incorporated into any redevelopment of the West Lionshead area. This would add to the viability of the new area. • Believed the east bound exit off I-70 was still a good idea and should remain within the Master Plan. • Concern over the continued expansion of the Master Plan and the associated zoning further west. There was some concern expressed over the inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building and the Cascade development. • Concern was expressed that the expansion of retail/commercial in this area had not been proven to be successful. • Concern about not having seen the traffic report/study the Public Works Department had been working on from the main Vail exit to west Vail exit. On November 7, 2006, Staff went to the Town Council to address a concern expressed by the Commission regarding employee housing on the Holy Cross and Service Yard sites. The Commission has questioned the meaning of the existing language of Section 4.9.4.3 and Section 5.17, regarding housing on the Holy Cross and Service Yard sites. Several members of the Commission had indicated that it was their interpretation that the existing language identifying the sites as a "promising" location for "high density" housing eluded to the need for the property owner to not only to provide any employee housing required by Code but possibly more than was required. The Town Council was informed of this concern of the Commission and it was clarified by the Council and Town Attorney that in no circumstance could an owner/developer of private property be required to construct more employee housing than required by Code for their development. On November 13, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The comments were as follows: • The proposed language for the Simba Run underpass should "encourage" the construction of the connection of the Frontage Roads. • The proposed language should include greater description on how structures should "step-down" to the Gore Creek and western end of West Lionshead. 21 • Several members expressed concern over the expansion of the Master Plan boundaries and zoning west of Red Sandstone Creek. On November 27, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The Comments were as follows: • There was concern about the inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building, Cascade Crossing, and Vail Professional Office building sites within the boundaries of the Master Plan Study Area. • There was concern expressed about rezoning the properties west of Red Sandstone Creek to Lionshead Mixed-Use 1 or 2 and the heights that would be permitted. • There was a great deal of discussion regarding the phased realignment of the Frontage Road and understanding how that would occur in conjunction with redevelopment. IV. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS Lionshead Redeveloament Master Plan Amendments Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The Planning and Environmental Commission is advisory to the Town Council. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and other applicable master plan documents. Design Review Board: Action: The Design Review Board has no review authority on Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments. Staff:• The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff advises the applicant as to consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and other applicable master plan documents. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial of a Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendment. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master 22 Plan and other applicable master plan documents. V. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS This section of the memorandum contains portion of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master which are pertinent to the application and proposed to be amended. Lionshead Redeveloament Master Plan (in part) Chapter 2, Introduction 2.1 Purpose of the Master Plan "This master plan was initiated by the Town of Vail fo encourage redevelopment and new development initiatives in the Lionshead study area. Both public and private interests have recognized that Lionshead today lacks the economic vitality of Vail and fails to offer a world class resort experience. Lionshead's economic potential has been inhibited by a number of recurrent themes: • Lack of growth in accommodation units ("hot beds'; • Poor retail quality; • Deterioration of exisfing buildings; • Uninteresting and disconnected pedestrian environment; • Mediocre architectural character; and the • Absence of incentives for redevelopment. This master is a comprehensive guide for property owners proposing to undertake development or redevelopment of their properties and the municipal officials responsible for planning public improvements. The plan outlines the Town's objectives and goals for the enhancement of Lionshead and proposes recommendation, incentives, and requirements for redevelopment and new development." 2.2 Definition of a Master Plan In the development of the Lionshead Master Plan, the following definition has been used as the basis for this work: A master plan is a guide, a flexible framework for future action. It articulates a community's fundamental land use policies, principles, and goals in a broad and general way. It plans for the future physical development or redevelopment of an area of the community, including its functional and circulation systems and its public facilities. The land use policies in a master plan are generally implemented through zoning ordinances. Existing zoning and land use codes 23 maybe modified and new provisions enacted in order to conform to the master plan and carry out the plan's objectives. A master plan does not convey approval for particular development proposals or concepts, nor can it be implemented in a short time frame. After adoption of the Lionshead Master Plan, every development proposal will have to go through the applicable development review and approval process, with its attendant public notices and public hearings. 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. 2.3 Policy Objectives The Town Council adopted six policy objectives on November 4, 1996 to outline the important issues to be addressed in the master plan and to provide a policy framework for the master planning process. 2.3.1 Renewal and Redevelopment Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. 2.3.2 Vitality and Amenities We must seize the opportunity to enhance guest experience and community interaction through expanded and additional activities and amenities such as performing arts venues, conference facilities, ice rinks, streetscape, parks and other recreational improvements. 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. 2.3.4 Improved Access and Circulation The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be improved within and through Lionshead. 24 2.3.5 Improved Infrastructure The infrastructure of Lionshead (sfreets, walkways, transportation systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage capacity) and its public and private services must be upgraded to support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the service expectations of our guests and residents. 2.3.6 Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public Revenues Financially creative and fiscally realistic strategies must be identified so that adequate capital maybe raised from all possible sources to fund desired private and public improvements. VI. LAND USE ANALYSIS Zoning and Land Use Designation Analysis Existing Potential New Existing Potential New Master ,Parcel Zoning Zoning Land Use Land Use Plan Study Designation Designation Area Status Vail Resorts Lionshead Community Lionshead Maintenance Mixed Use-2 LMU-1 or 2 Redevelopment Included Facility (LMU-2) Office Master Plan Community Lionshead Holy Cross Site LMU-2 LMU-1 or 2 Office Redevelopment Included Master Plan Community Lionshead Gas Station Site LMU-2 LMU-1 or 2 Office Redevelopment Included Master Plan Eagle River Water General Use Community Lionshead and Sanitation General Use or LMU-1 or 2 Office Redevelopment Included District Master Plan Vail Professional Arterial Community Lionshead Building Business LMU-1 or 2 Office Redevelopment Proposed Master Plan Arterial Community Lionshead Cascade Crossing Business LMU-1 or 2 Office Redevelopment Proposed Master Plan Tract K, Glen Lionshead Lyon Subdivision SDD No. 4 No Change Open Space Redevelopment Proposed Master Plan 25 Outdoor Recreation Lionshead Town Owned (OR) and No Change Open Space Redevelopment Proposed Unplatted Parcels Natural Area Preservation Master Plan (NAPD) Lionshead Stream Tract NAPD No Change Open Space Redevelopment Proposed Master Plan Development Statistics Existing Existing Existing Potential Potential Potential Parcel/Size height Maximum New height Maximum Zoning limits Density Zoning limits Density Vail Resorts 124 DUs, Maintenance Max 82.5' No No No Facility/3.55 LMU-2 Avg. 71' 386,595 sf Change Change Change acres GRFA 35 DUs, Holy Cross LMU-2 Max 82.5' 108,900 sf No No No Site/1.24 acres Avg. 71' GRFA Change Change Change 32 DUs, Gas Station LMU-2 Max 82.5' 54,450 sf No No No Site/0.94 acres Avg. 71' GRFA Change Change Change Eagle River Water and Prescribed Prescribed by LMU-1 or Max 65 DUs, Sanitation General Use by the PEC the PEC LMU-2 82.5 163,350 sf District/1.88 Avg. 71' GRFA acres Type III EHUs Vail Professional Arterial Max 40' Conditional LMU-1 or Max 31 DUs, Building/0.89 70% at 32' 82.5' 96,921 sf acres Business or less Use, 23,261 sf LMU-2 Avg. 71' GRFA GRFA Type III EHUs Cascade Arterial Max 40' Conditional LMU-1 or Max 35 DUs, Crossing/1.02 70% at 32' 82.5 98,010 sf acres Business or less Use, 23,261 sf LMU-2 Avg. 71' GRFA GRFA Per the Tract K, Glen SDD No. 4 Approved No DUs, No SDD No. No No Lyon Subdivision Plan GRFA 4 Change Change Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Max 24' in Not applicable Recreatio Town Owned nand (OR) and OR, Not in either No No Unplatted Parcels Natural Area Applicable zoning Natural Change Change (two) Preservation in NAPD districts Preservat (NAPD) - ion 26 Natural Stream Tract NAPD Not Not Applicable Area No No Applicable Preservat Change Change ion VII. CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF PROPOSED MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS The applicants are proposing to amend both the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan maps (Maps A-W), Chapter 4, Recommendations Overall Study Area, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations of the Plan, to include detailed recommendations for development within the "West Lionshead" area. Amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan require a public hearing review process as outlined in Section 12-3-6 of the Town Code. If approved, amendments are adopted by resolution by the Vail Town Council. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, amendments to the Master Plan must address the following review criteria: How have conditions changed since the plan was adopted? The Lionshead Redevelopment .Master Plan was adopted in December of 1998. The study area, as currently defined in the Master Plan is generally defined 6y the following features: • On the north by I-70 • On the east by Middle Creek (west of the Vail Valley Medical Center) • On the south by the Town of Vail boundary (south of Forest Road, not including single-family lots) • On the west by Red Sandstone Creek (east of the Glen Lyon Office Building.) The conditions of properties currently within the Lionshead study boundaries and those proposed for inclusion have changed quite substantially since the adoption of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Changes in ownership have occurred as a result of Vail Resorts Development Company's purchase of the gas station site, the Vail Professional Building, and the Cascade Crossing. This change of property ownership has increased the opportunities for coordinated redevelopment of the area. The possibility of a ski lift, the construction of a bridge substantial enough to support the weight of snow cats adjacent to the Eagle River Sanitation Plant, and the possibility for a greater realignment of the South Frontage Road behind the Vail Professional Building and Cascade Crossing are a few of the examples of changes that have occurred in the area since the original draft of the plan occurred. How is the plan in error? The Lionshead Redevelopment Master-Plan may be in error in this situation. The error results from omission of the Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, Tract K, and the Town owned unplatted parcels from the initial study boundary. The parcels proposed for inclusion into the study boundary adjoin the west side 27 I of the western boundary of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study area, and are a logical continuation of the Master Plan to the extent that no further development occurs before Cascade Village. The existing boundary is the physical boundary of Red Sandstone Creek. In addition, the Master Plan identifies as a goal the removal of snow-cats from West Forrest Road and the gaining of access across Tract K of the Glen Lyon Subdivision, however, Tract K and the stream tract were not included within the boundaries of the Master Plan. The logic of comprehensive Master Planning dictates that the study area to the west should include the remaining parcels. How would an addition, deletion, or change to the plan be in concert with the plan in general? The Vail Land Use Plan designates the Vail Professional Building and Cascade Crossing as "Community Office" which is consistent with the designation for the gas station site, Holy Cross site, and Vail Maintenance site prior to inclusion in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The Vail Land Use Plan defines "Community Office" as: "This area is designed to meet consumer demands from community residents. Primary uses would include supermarkets, dry cleaning establishments, hardware stores, service stations, financial institutions, and medical offices. The design of these facilities would be oriented to vehicular access and parking." As this designation is consistent with the Vail Land Use Plan designations for the western portion of Lionshead, staff believes that the addition of the new parcels previously identified site within the Lionshead Redevelopment Plan is compatible with the Vail Land Use Plan. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan has identified the following policy objectives which staff believes are applicable to this application: 2.3.1 Renewal and Redevelopment Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. 2.3.2 Vitality and Amenities We must seize the opportunity to enhance guest experience and community interaction through expanded and additional activities and amenities such as performing arts venues, conference facilities, ice rinks, streetscape, parks and other recreational improvements. 2.3.3 Stronger Economic Base Through Increased Live Beds 28 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. 2.3.E Improved Access and Circulation The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be improved within and through Lionshead. 2.3.5 Improved Infrastructure The infrastructure of Lionshead (streets, walkways, transportation systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage capacity) and its public and private services must be upgraded to support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the service expectations of our guests and residents. 2.3.5 Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public Revenues Financially creative and fiscally realistic strategies must be identified so that adequate capital maybe raised from all possible sources to fund desired private and public improvements. Staff believes that amending the boundaries of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study area to include the Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, Tract K, and the Town owned unplatted parcels into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is in concert with the policy objectives of the Plan. VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, with conditions, to the Vail Town Council of a proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, to include the study "West Lionshead" area, generally located at 646, 862, 890, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West/Tract K of Glen Lyon Subdivision, Tracts C and D, Vail Village Filing 2, and several unplatted parcels (a more complete legal description is available at the Community Development Department. Staff's recommendation is based upon a review of the criteria and findings as outlined in this memorandum and from the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, of the applicants' request, staff recommends that the following conditions be made as part of the motion: 29 1. The applicant shall have revised copies of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan supplemental Maps A through W addressing all changes created by the text amendment prior to being scheduled for reading of a Resolution to adopt the changes to the Master Plan. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions of the applicants' request, staff recommends that the following finding be made as part of the motion: "The Commission finds that the proposed text and map amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan comply with the review criteria outlined in Section Vll of the memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission, dated December 77, 2006, and that the amendments, as proposed, further the goals, objectives and policies, as stated in Chapter 2 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan." IX. ATTACHMNENTS A. Map of area proposed for inclusion in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan with this amendment B. Proposed Figure 4-9 C. Proposed Figure 4-9a D. Proposed Figure 5-25 30 R ry _ fey°. ~ ~ ( + r r -rar; sr S ~ rF` ' y 4 µ - ~~~P ,r ~.y ! * ! 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M,.~ PCIRTAL - / _ = 82.5' MAX , 71' AVG ~~Y a~, ~~%x; ~R 71.5' MAX ~ 60' Avc ~ ti 60.5' MAX , ~ ? 49' Avc ~ ~ 25' ~Nawer?T \ EASEMiNT ~JYERPASS ` D FIGURE S-T5 -WEST LIONSHEAD BUILDING MASS ~ HEIGHT LIMITATIONS ;m'l~¦ r+ E ~ - .a f) . _ _ , - - • ~ ' • ~ • A I ~ - •e. rt - _ v MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Department of Community Development DATE: January 2, 2007 SUBJECT: Worksession on Ordinance 3, Series of 2007 (Wildfire Roofing Ordinance) L PURPOSE The applicant, the Town of Vail, is proposing text amendments to require Class A roofing materials or Class A roof assemblies for all structures within the Town of Vail. The amendments will also ban wood shake and wood shingles for all structures, as well as amend the Design Guidelines to promote fire safe materials. The intent of the proposed text amendments is to increase life safety and reduce property destruction by requiring roofing materials that will decrease the risk of spreading wildfires. On December 19, 2006, the Vail Town Council requested that Staff research an implementation option that would require compliance within a certain timeframe. The purpose of this worksession is to: 1. Discuss the pros and cons of implementation options for Ordinance 3, Series of 2007 (Wildfire Roofing Ordinance); and, 2. Gain policy direction from Council on a preferred implementation option, prior to preparing an amending ordinance. tl. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Review the pros and cons of the two policy implementation options and make a recommendation to Staff regarding a preferred option. Option #1: Implementation of the regulations wilt occur through new construction, re-roofing, and through triggers already identified in the Town Code. No amortization schedule for compliance will exist. This option will allow for implementation of the proposed regulation to occur through the following scenarios: 1. New construction 2. Substantial demolition of a structure 3. Re-roofing astructure 4. All expansions to single-family, two-family and primary/secondary residential dwelling units after aone-time 500 square foot increase (allowing only one addition from 1998 on) 5. All expansion to commercial and residential not fitting into the above categories 6. All utilization of the 250 Ordinance, which grants aone-time 250 square foot addition after all GRFA has been used 1 i The following are scenarios where compliance with the proposed regulation would not be required: 1. Maintenance and repair of the roof 2. Utilizing the one-time 500 square foot or less expansion to single-family, two-family and primary/secondary residential dwelling units The PROS to utilizing Option #1 for implementation of the proposed regulation are as follows: 1. Implementation will occur at the will of the owner, allowing for a regulation that is not imposing or onerous on owners of structures. Due to the nature of this type of regulation, public education will promote replacement of roofing materials, but in a voluntary nature. 2. All nonconformities will be treated equally in the Vail Town Code, with all legally nonconforming structures required to mitigate under uniform circumstances. 3. Allowing compliance as triggers are activated will provide ease in code enforcement. 4. The Town Code makes it very clear when structures would be required to come into compliance, and Staff estimates that within 15 years (the average life of a roof), all structures will come into compliance. This is an adequate amount of time to allow owners to come into compliance and still create a veil of protection against wildfires. The CONS to utilizing Option #1 for implementation of the proposed regulations are as follows: 1. Conformity to this regulation will be at the will of the owners. In a circumstance where no triggers occur, an owner could potentially run the structure into disrepair rather than comply with the regulations. 2. Legally nonconforming structures will increase dramatically at the time the proposed text amendments are approved. This option will allow legal nonconformity to exist for a longer time period than with Option #2. Option #2: Require a timeframe for compliance with the proposed regulations. For example, all structures will be required to utilize Class A roofing materials or assembly and remove all wood shake and wood shingles by 2012 (a five-year window for compliance). The PROS to utilizing Option #2 for implementation of the proposed regulations are as follows: 1. All structures will be in compliance by a date set in the ordinance, removing all confusion over when compliance is necessary. 2. The Town will create a safer environment to protect us against wildfires in a more timely fashion. The CONS to utilizing Option #2 for implementation of the proposed regulations are as follows: 1. Political will may change over time, and implementation of the timeframe requirement may actually be at the will of the Town Council at the time that implementation is required. As political climate changes regularly, this may put the regulation in danger 2 of being reversed in the future. 2. Code enforcement at the time implementation is required will be extremely difficult. When the time comes to enforce the regulation (i.e. five years from adoption), code enforcement will have to survey the entire town and force homeowners who are not in compliance to replace their roofs. 3. This could be a very difficult matter to enforce and will create a poor public image of the Town of Vail as a strict and harsh government. 4. Owners who have replaced their roofs just before the regulation is adopted will be forced to replace a roof that is in good condition. This will become a very expensive requirement by the Town, and will be very onerous on our property owners. 5. The regulation could potentially be challenged in court and. overturned, which would nullify our progress in wildfire safety through FireWise building materials. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Vail Town Council choose Option #1 for implementation of the proposed Wildfire Regulations by allowing structures to come into compliance without setting a required timeframe. The Design Review Team, comprised of Fire, Building, Public Works, Planning, Environmental Health and the Water District agree that Option #1 will be the most realistic option for implementation. Generally, all structures will come into compliance within the next 15 years, which is standard for a roofing ordinance. 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Nina Timm & Russ Forrest DATE: January 2, 2006 SUBJECT: Inclusionary Zoning and Commercial Linkage Follow Up I. INTRODUCTION At the December 5, 2006, Vail Town Council meeting, the Council discussed Inclusionary Zoning and Commercial Linkage. Staff presented a combination of the two programs that achieved the overall goal of providing employee housing for at least 30% of Vail's workforce. Staff is also working on a draft ordinance, which was included in the December 5, 2006 packet, and will finalize that draft ordinance once Council provides input on the issues described in this memorandum. The proposed combination included Inclusionary Zoning applied to all residential uses (or dwelling units) at 15% of net new square feet and Commercial Linkage applied to commercial uses at 30% of net new employees generated. Staff received direction to create an additional policy alternative of placing an even greater amount of responsibility on residential development through inclusionary zoning versus commercial development. Council also discussed-their desire to review and modify their preference for housing mitigation either periodically or with each application. In addition to the input provided by Council mentioned above, staff also heard from the Council that: o Inclusionary zoning applied to residential units was an acceptable policy tool to further develop. There was debate, as mentioned in this memorandum, among council members as to how commercial linkage should be applied to commercial uses. o There was also agreement that Council should periodically review the preferences for how development applicants shall mitigate their employee housing requirements. 1 t g. II. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED EMPLOYEE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS, FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USES The following is a summary of the key elements of the proposed housing policy framework staff proposed on December 5, 2006 which utilized both commercial linkage and inclusionary zoning. A. The ordinance would achieve the goal of providing housing for at least 30% of the new jobs generated by new development/redevelopment in the Town of Vail. B. Commercial Linkage would apply to only commercial uses. Accommodation units would continue to be a commercial use. Staff was proposing a 30% mitigation rate on December 5, 2006 and also suggested that the rate could be lower for certain uses which have significant public value such as accommodation units. Staff recommends that Commercial Linkage mitigation not be less than 15% which is the Town's policy today. C. Inclusionary Zoning would only apply to residential uses. Those uses will include: Dwelling Units including Hot Beds, Fractional Fee Units, Time Share Units, and Lodge Units. In order to house 30% of the new work force in the Town of Vail, this percentage will need to increase from 15% if Commercial Linkage remains at 15% (versus 30%). D. The preferred mitigation methods should be adjusted on an annual basis, when the fee-in-lieu is recalculated. The mitigation methods can be made a preference by adjusting the mitigation rates for each mitigation method used. Eagle County currently has a preference for on-site units and requires 20% mitigation Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning when the mitigation is provided on-site. The mitigation rate increases to 25% for off-site mitigation and increases to 30% if fee-in-lieu is used for employee housing mitigation. Staff recommends that the ordinance clearly state a mitigation preference rather than determining this preference on a case-by-case basis. III. ISSUES FROM THE DECEMBER 5, 2006, MEETING A. Reduce commercial linkage and increase inclusionary zoning requirements on residential development. Issue: Members of the Council asked that staff develop an alternative to decrease the commercial linkage requirement for commercial uses that generate sales tax and increase the 2 requirement for residential development through inclusionary zoning. Attachment A includes the examples from the December 5, 2006 meeting (scenario 3) and new examples (scenarios 4-6) to reflect the desire to increase inclusionary zoning (from 15% to 20%) requirements for residential development while decreasing commercial linkage (from 30% to 15%). Staff also ran a scenario of having no commercial linkage and to obtain the same level of housing, a 45% inclusionary zoning requirement would be needed. Staff believes that this level of burden on residential development would inhibit this type of development which has historically paid for other benfificial uses such as retail and accommodation units. Staff Recommendation: a. Staff recommends not reducing Commercial Linkage mitigation below 15%. Commercial uses generate the need for employees at a greater rate than residential uses and benefit the greatest from having employees live near the jobs. b. Looking at Aspen, employers, particularly the City of Aspen, have recognized that they have few options when it comes to employee housing. Aspen's City Housing Program states: "With the ever increasing competition for skilled employees and with local housing being out of financial reach of even the top paid city employees, the hiring of employees critical to the city's needs often hinges on the availability of housing for those employees." This is true in Vail as well. Ultimately business owners will need to pay employees commensurate with the local cost of housing, provide housing or operate the business without employees. c. Staff evaluated increasing inclusionary zoning for residential uses from 15% to 45%. It is important to note that this increase will not provide the same amount of employee housing, in most cases, as the previous policy recommendation that included 30% Commercial Linkage and 15% Inclusionary Zoning. Under the scenario (3) proposed by staff on December 5, 2006, redevelopment in West Lionshead and West Vail would generate housing for 30% of the net new employees based on the development model used by staff in the table below. This is because the net new increment of residential development in these two areas is significantly greater than all other areas. The following chart shows how this works. 3 - Anticipated Total Development in the Town of Vail Residential Town of Vail Development: SgFt/GRFA Commercial/Retail/Office Existing Today 8,905,435 585,879 Under Construction/Approved Existing 276,132 74,437 Under Construction/Approved Proposed 1,274,411 214,842 Under Construction/Approved Net New 998,279 140,405 Under Review Existing 56,732 0 Under Review Proposed 164,716 0 Under Review Net New 107,984 0 Potential Existing 639,027 332,987 Potential Redevelopment ~ 3,163,029 699,479 Potentiai Net New (Build Out Assumption) 2,524,002 366,492 B. Preference for Mitigation Issue: Council indicated a desire to review and choose the desired mitigation required for a project. Staff Recommendation: Staff would recommend that the Council review their housing policy annually. Staff would propose that the Council annually adjust the pay in lieu fee and at the same time review the preferences for mitigation. A next step in the development of a housing ordinance would be to potentially create a higher mitigation rate for less desirable options or to simply require council approval before a less desirable option is approved (this occurs in Aspen). C. Mitigation Bank Issue: Council debated whether it was appropriate to have a credit system for affordable housing. The idea behind this concept is that a developer could purchase dwelling units (not required by the Town housing policy for net new development) and then deed restrict those units and then potentially sell those deed restricted units to other developers. Staff Recommendation: Staff would recommend that the Council on a annual basis as explained above set preferences which would affect how a developer fulfills his/her housing requirements. However, staff believes it could be beneficial to create a structured 4 program for the private sector to provide create deed restricted housing and then sell those credits to other developers. However, it would be critical to utilize a clear standard for what constituted a housing credit using the table mentioned in the December 5, 2006 presentation (see below). Minimum # of Sq Ft Employees Credit Studio Unit 550 sq ft 1.25 average One Bedroom Unit 750 sq ft 1.75 average Two Bedroom Unit 975 sq ft 2.25 average Three Bedroom Unit 1225 sq ft 3 average D. Question of Council Given the above mentioned issues and recommendations staff has the following questions for the Town Council: 1. Does Council want to use both inclusionary zoning and commercial linkage for addressing new development? 2. What rates would the Council want to use for inclusionary zoning and commercial linkage? 3. Is the Town Council comfortable with the recommendation made above as it relates to: a. Annual review by the Town Council on housing mitigation preferences, and b. Maintaining an option to create housing credits that would allow the private sector to develop or provide deed restricted housing which could be sold to other developers needing to comply with the Town's housing policy. IV. Examples Using the December 5, 2006 redevelopment project as an example various mitigation rates .have been paired to show the anticipated outcomes of total employees to be housed. Please see attachment A. The table is summarized below: 5 Scenario 1: Current policy for development projects that require density which exceed what zoning allows. Scenario 2: Current housing policy for development projects that comply with zoning. Scenario 3: This was the recommended approach for providing a level of balance for housing requirements on commercial and residential uses presented on December 5, 2006 (i.e. 15% inclusionary zoning and 30% commercial linkage). Scenarios 4 & 5: These scenarios respond to comments by Council members to place a greater responsibility for affordable housing on residential uses while still maintaining a commercial linkage policy. Scenario 6: Shows the same development project as used in scenarios 1-5 but with no commercial linkage policy and a 40% inclusionary zoning requirement. V. Next Steps With Council direction received at this worksession, staff would propose the following next steps: 1. Complete a draft housing ordinance. 2. Conduct at least one public meeting to allow input from developers and housing advocates -Tentatively proposing January 23, 2007 at 4:00. 3. Review public input with Council on February 6, 2007. 4. Receive a recommendation by PEC (required by code for text amendment) by February 26, 2007. 5. Town Council evening meetings in March to consider approval of an ordinance on 1St and 2"d reading. 6 Housing Policy Scenarios Scenario 1 -Current Town Policy Commercial Linkage at 30%for a Special Development District -Current Town Policy Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps /Unit Emps/ Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Accomodation Units 40 36,013 0.7 26.67 30% 8.00 New Fractional Fee Units 48 64,094 0.7 32.00 30% 9.60 New Dwelling Units 1 5,499 0.7 0.67 30% 0.20 Total ETBH 17.80 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Retail Square Feet 0 4047 2.5 12.14 30% 3.64 New Restaurant Square Ft 0 5775 6.7 46.20 30% 13.86 Total ETBH 17.50 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Conference Square Ft 0 10,500 0.8 8.75 30% 2.63 New Spa/Health Club 0 24,799 2.1 62.00 30% 18.60 Total ETBH 21.22 Employees To Be Housed By The Total Development 56.53 Scenario 2-Current Town Policy for project complying to zoning Commercial Linkage at 15%for a Development that does not seek a density variance -Current Town Policy Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps /Unit Emps/ Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Accomodation Units 40 36,013 0.7 26.67 15% 4.00 New Fractional Fee Units 48 64,094 0.7 32.00 15% 4.80 New Dwelling Units 1 5,499 0.7 0.67 15% 0.10 Total ETBH 8.90 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Retail Square Feet 0 4047 2.5 12.14 15% 1.82 New Restaurant Square Ft 0 5775 6.7 46.20 15% 6.93 Total ETBH 8.75 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Conference Square Ft 0 10,500 0.8 8.75 15% 1.31 New Spa/Health Club 0 24,799 2.1 62.00 15% 9.30 Total ETBH 10.61 Employees To Be Housed By The Total Development 28.26 5cenarlo 3-Nroposed on December 5th Proposed policy of 30% Commercial Linkage applied to commercial uses & 15%Inclusionary Zoning applied to residential uses Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps /Unit Emps/ Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Accomodation Units 40 36,013 0.7 26.67 30% 8.00 Total ETBH 8.00 Total Units Total Sq Ft 15% Inc. Zoning 750 Sq Ft Units Emps/Unit Total ETBH New Fractional Fee Units 48 64,094 9614.1 12.82 1.50 19.23 New Dwelling Units 1 5,499 824.85 1.10 1.50 1.65 Total ETBH 20.88 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Retail Square Feet 0 4047 2.5 12.14 30% 3.64 New Restaurant Square Ft 0 5775 6.7 46.20 30% 13.86 Total ETBH 17.50 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Conference Square Ft 0 10,500 0.8 8.75 30% 2.63 New Spa/Health Club 0 24,799 2.1 62.00 30% 18.60 Total ETBH 21.22 Employees To Be Housed By The Total Development 67.60 Scenario 4-Reduced Commerical Linkage Requirement Proposed policy of 15% Commercial Linkage applied to commercial uses & 20%Inclusionary Zoning applied to residential uses Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps /Unit Emps/ Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Accomodation Units 40 36,013 0.7 26.67 15% 4.00 Total ETBH 4.00 Total Units Total Sq Ft 20% Inc. Zoning 750 Sq Ft Units Emps/Unit Total ETBH New Fractional Fee Units 48 64,094 12818.8 17.09 1.50 25.64 New Dwelling Units 1 5,499 1099.8 1.47 1.50 2.20 Total ETBH 27.84 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Retail Square Feet 0 4047 2.5 12.14 15% 1.82 New Restaurant Square Ft 0 5775 6.7 46.20 15% 6.93 Total ETBH 8.75 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft EmpslUse Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Conference Square Ft 0 10,500 0.8 8.75 15% 1.31 New Spa/Health Club 0 24,799 2.1 62.00 15% 9.30 Total ETBH 10.61 Employees To Be Housed By The Total Development 51.20 Scenario 5-Reduced Commerical Linkage Requirement Proposed policy of 15% Commercial Linkage applied to commercial uses & 25%Inclusionary Zoning applied to residential uses Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps /Unit Emps/ Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Accomodation Units 40 36,013 0.7 26.67 15% 4.00 Total ETBH 4.00 Total Units Total Sq Ft 25% Inc. Zoning 750 Sq Ft Units Emps/Unit Total ETBH New Fractional Fee Units 48 64,094 16023.5 21.36 1.50 32.05 New Dwelling Units 1 5,499 1374.75 1.83 1.50 2.75 Total ETBH 34.80 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Retail Square Feet 0 4047 2.5 12.14 15% 1.82 New Restaurant Square Ft 0 5775 6.7 46.20 15% 6.93 Total ETBH 8.75 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Conference Square Ft 0 10,500 0.8 8.75 15% 1.31 New Spa/Health Club 0 24,799 2.1 62.00 15% 9.30 Total ETBH 10.61 Employees To Be Housed By The Total Development 58.16 Scenario 6-No Commerical Linkage Proposed policy of NO Commercial Linkage applied to commercial uses & 45%Inclusionary Zoning applied to residential uses Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps /Unit Emps/ Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Accomodation Units 40 36,013 0.7 26.67 0% 0.00 Total ETBH 0.00 Total Units Total Sq Ft 45% Inc. Zoning 750 Sq Ft Units Emps/Unit Total ETBH New Fractional Fee Units 48 64,094 28842.3 38.46 1.50 57.68 New Dwelling Units 1 5,499 2474.55 3.30 1.50 4.95 Total ETBH 62.63 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Retail Square Feet 0 4047 2.5 12.14 0% 0.00 New Restaurant Square Ft 0 5775 6.7 46.20 0% 0.00 Total ETBH 0.00 Total Units Total Sq Ft Emps/1,000 Sq Ft Emps/Use Mitigation Rate Total ETBH New Conference Square Ft 0 10,500 0.8 8.75 0% 0.00 New Spa/Health Club 0 24,799 2.1 62.00 0% 0.00 Total ETBH 0.00 Employees To Be Housed By The Total Development 62.63 Note: there are an average of 1.2 jobs per employee. The Emps/Unit column = 0.8 (jobs/unit from the Nexus Study) / 1.2 Qobs/employee) = 0.7 emps/unit TOWN OF VAIL REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS December 28, 2006 Sales Tax Information on November sales tax collections is not yet available due to weather-related delays in receiving sales tax returns. An update will be provided at the Town Council meeting on January 2nd Construction Permit Fee Revenue Construction permit revenue of $2.0 million year-to-date through December 27, 2006, is up 36% from last year. This year's revenue includes over $1.2 million (61 % of the total) from eleven large redevelopment projects - Arrabelle, Forest Place, Front Door (The Lodge at Vail), Gore Creek Place, Lodge Tower, Manor Vail, Mountain View, One Willow Bridge Road, Sonnenalp, Vail Plaza Hotel, and Westhaven Condos. Major redevelopment projects accounted for just over $900,000 (also 61% of total) for the full year 2005. Construction permit fees include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and sprinkler permits. Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) RETT collections of $5.9 million through December 27, 2006, are down $340,964 or 6% from the full year 2006. Revenue from the "Sales over $10 million" category is $1.2 million compared with $1.1 million for that category last year. Therefore, the entire variance is due to smaller projects. 061205 Revenue Highlights - 1 -