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EVENING SESSION AGENDA
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
6:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and
cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council
will consider an item.
1. ITEM/TOPIC: Citizen Input. (15 min.)
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Consent Agenda. (5 min.)
A. Approval of 12.04.07, 12.11.07 & 12.18.07 Town Council
Meeting Minutes.
3. ITEM]TOPIC: Town Manager's Report. (20 min.)
6 Introduction of Mark Miller (Fire Chief).
• Revenue Update.
• $4.3 million Vail Resorts Parking Obligation.
• Update on Emergency Traffic Management.
4. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: An appeal, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals,
Vail Town Code, of the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission's denial of a variance request from Section 12-6C-6,
Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances,
to allow for an addition within the west side yard setback, located
at 2570 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 33, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 13,
and setting forth details in regard thereto. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Table this appeal to the
Town Council's February 5, 2008, public hearing.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On November 12, 2007, the
Planning and Environmental Commission denied the appellant's
request for a variance from the setback standards at 2570 Bald
Mountain Road by a vote of 7-0-0. On December 3, 2007, the
appellant filed an appeal of the Planning and Environmental
Commission's decision.
Pursuant to Sub-section 12-3-3-C-3, Vail Town Code, "...A
hearing shall be schedule to be heard before the Town Council on
the appeal within forty (40) calendar days of the appeal being
filed. The Town Council may grant a continuance to allow the
parties additional time to obtain information. The continuance
shall be allowed for a period not to exceed an additional thirty (30)
calendar days..." The appellant has requested a continuance for
this appeal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Town
Council tables this appeal to its February 5, 2008, public hearing.
5. Nicole Peterson ITEM/TOPIC: An appeal, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals,
Vail Town Code, of the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission's approval, with conditions, of a request for a final
review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-4,
Permitted and Conditional Uses, Second Floor and Above, Vail
Town Code, to allow for a business office (real estate office)
located at 714 West Lionshead Circle (Vail Marriott Mountain
Resort and Spa)/Lot 1, West Day Subdivision, and setting forth
details in regard thereto. (PEC07-0066). (25 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Uphold, overturn, or modify
the Planning and Environmental Commission's approval, with
conditions, of the conditional use permit application pursuant to
Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On November 26, 2007 the
Planning and Environmental Commission approved, with
conditions, a request for a final review of a conditional use permit,
pursuant to Section 12-71-1-4, Permitted and Conditional Uses,
Second Floor and Above, Vail Town Code, to allow for a business
office (real estate office) located at 714 'West Lionshead Circle
(Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa), by a vote of 5-0-1 (Viele
recused).
On December 4, 2007, the Vail Town Council "called-up" (i.e.
appealed) the Planning and Environmental Commission's action
by a vote of 5-1-1 (Rogers opposed, Gordon recused), due to a
concern regarding the temporary loss of two accommodation units
within the LMU-1 Zone District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Town
Council uphold the Planning and Environmental Commission's
approval, with conditions of the conditional use permit.
6. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 39, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and
Sub-Sections 12-713-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level);
12-713-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-7H-2A,
Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-7H-3A, Definitions
(first-floor or street level); 12-71-2A, Definitions (basement or
garden level); 12-7K-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level), Vail
Town Code, to allow for amendments to the definitions of
`Basement or Garden Level' and "First Floor or Street Level," and
setting forth details in regard thereto. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, on
second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On December 18, 2007, the Town
Council approved Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, on first
reading by a vote of 7-0-0.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Town
Council approves Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, on second
reading.
7. Scot Hunn ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 40, Series of
2007, an ordinance approving a major amendment to a Special
Development District, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment
Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an amendment to
Special, Development District No. 17, . Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums, for the specific purpose of allowing the remodel
and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge Condominium building,
located at 416 Vail Valley Drive; Lot A, Block 3 and Tract F, Vail
Village 5th Filing (PEC07-0038). (10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007, on
second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On November 26, 2007, the Town
of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held a public
hearing on a request for a major amendment to Special
Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums,
to allow for the remodel and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge
building. Upon review of the request, the Planning and
Environmental Commission voted 5-0-1 (Pierce recused) to
forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, of the
request to amend Special Development District No. 17, Rams-
Horn Lodge Condominiums, to the Vail Town Council.
On December 18, 2007, the Vail Town Council voted unanimously
to approve Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007, on first reading.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Town
Council approves Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007, on second
reading.
8. Warren Campbell ITEM/TOPIC: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 41, Series of
2007, an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 24,
Series of 2004, establishing Special Development District No. 38,
Manor Vail, and setting forth details in regard thereto. The
purpose of Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, is to allow for a
change in the number.of dwelling units, located at 595 Vail Valley
Drive, by combining two approved units into a single unit. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, upon
second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On December 10, 2007, the Town
of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held a public
hearing on a request for a major amendment to Special
Development District No. 38, Manor Vail. The purpose of the
major amendment is to reduce the maximum number of allowable
dwelling units by from 139 to 138 dwelling units, located at 595
Vail Valley Drive (Manor Vail Condominiums)/Lots A, B, & C, Vail
Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Upon review of the request, the Planning and Environmental
Commission voted 6-0-0 to forward a recommendation of approval
of the. request to amend Special Development District No. 38,
Manor Vail, to the Vail Town Council.
On December 18, 2007, the Town Council unanimously voted to
approve Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, upon first reading.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Development Department recommends that the
Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007,
on second reading.
9. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 42, Series 2007.
An Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 3, Vail Town Code,
Regarding Criminal Injury to Property, Larceny, Fraud and Related
Offenses; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, amend or deny
second reading of Ordinance No. 42, Series 2007.
BACKGROUND: Effective July 1, 2007, Colorado statute
provides that a charge of criminal injury to property with a value
less than one thousand dollars will be considered a misdemeanor
criminal matter. Additionally, effective July 1, 2007, Colorado
Statute, provides municipalities additional power to prohibit
larceny up to one thousand dollars. By amending Title 6, Chapter
3, Vail Town Code, the Town Municipal Court will have jurisdiction
over these matters.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, amend or deny second
reading of Ordinance No. 42, Series 2007.
10. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 43, Series 2007.
An Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 3, Vail Town Code,
Regarding Parking Infractions; and Setting Forth Details in Regard
Thereto. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, amend or deny
second reading of Ordinance No. 43, Series 2007.
BACKGROUND: Certain text amendments to the Vail Town
Code relating to the Town's parking regulations are necessary to
more effectively enforce the current parking policies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, amend or deny second
reading of Ordinance No. 43, Series 2007.
11. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution No. 1, Series of 2008, a resolution
designating a public place within the Town of Vail for the posting
of notice for public meetings of the Vail Town Council, Planning
and Environmental Commission, Design Review Board, and other
boards, commissions, and authorities of the Town of Vail. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
amendments or deny Resolution No. 1, Series of 2008.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Pursuant to Section 24-6-
402(2)(c) of the C.R.S. as amended, provides that local public
bodies must give full and timely notice to the public of any
meetings at which the adoption of any proposed policy, position,
resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action occurs at which a
majority or quorum of the body is in attendance, or is expected to
be in attendance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 1, Series of 2008.
12. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment. (7:45 p.m.)
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING SESSION
WILL BEGIN AT TBD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE CONCERNING A COORDINATED GENERAL ELECTION
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
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TABOR NOTICE - NOTICE OF ELECTION WHETHER THE TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD
BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, KEEP AND EXPEND ALL REVENUES IT
RECEIVES FROM ITS PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN 2000 AND EACH YEAR
THEREAFTER AS A PROPERTY TAX REVENUE CHANGE PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION PROVIDED THAT
NOTHING IN THIS QUESTION AUTHORIZES THE TOWN TO INCREASE ITS RATE
OF LEVY WITHOUT PRIOR VOTER APPROVAL, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
COUNCIL TO ADOPT ANNUAL BUDGETS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO TO
IMPLEMENT THE APPROVAL OF THIS REFERRED MEASURE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the coordinated general election to be held on
Tuesday, November 7, 2000; at the Vail Municipal Building, City Market Building (third
floor), and Vail Mountain School, Vail, Colorado, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, there will be
submitted to the registered qualified electors of the Town of Vail, Colorado; the following
question:
QUESTION NO. 2B
SHALL THE TOWN OF VAIL BE AUTHORIZED TO ?I
COLLECT, KEEP AND EXPEND ALL REVENUES IT
y RECEIVES FROM ITS PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN 2000
AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER AS A PROPERTY
TA l?JC} .. TAX REVENUE CHANGE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X, i
1? 8 ? 17 ? N SECTION 20 OF i nE COLORADO CONSTITUTION
PROVIDED THAT NOTHING IN THIS QUESTION
?-, -? AUTHORIZES i tit, TOWN TO INCREASE ITS RATE
w I7Mo (IT -rAC-5 OF LEVY WITHOUT PRIOR VOTER APPROVAL?
if 4O R 0 L_ Ar _T? YES
ScJ;J?7> S Ll l? ,t NO
PRO/CON STATEMENTS:
The following is a Summary of Statements In Favor:
If voters approve the De-Brucing measure, Vail would join 230 other municipalities
across the state in which property tax decisions are now being controlled by local
jurisdictions rather than an across-the-board state mandate. De-Brucing would allow the
town to continue to provide premier services residents and guests have come to expect
and would give the Town flexibility in setting its mill levy. Vail's de-Brucing ballot
question applies to municipal property taxes only, which represents nine percent of the
overall tax bill. By De-Brucing again (Vail voters de-Bruced all other Town Revenues
except property tax in 1993 and by a 74% margin) the remaining tax cap would be
removed, allowing growth in property tax revenue de-Bruced to be set locally by the Vail
CCU Ul $-, (1 aJ ?.
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> r?s? Town Council. However, any increase in Vail's 4.69 mill levy base would require a public
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13 )he following is a Summary of Statements In Opposition:
Two flaws are present in the.proposal: a) No.evidence the tax will be broken out from
)he general fund into an "earmarked" fund; wnicn wouia_ avow on-going scrutinv of this r
K? new tax's use; and (b) Tax goes on indefinitely without a sunset" clause (e.g. four <''??? t
VS ? tears), which would allow voter re validation at a later date. The tax increase is being (, Lr l v i
equested to make up for a shortfall in sales tax revenue. Its a short-term problem; it, is?Fo?
)P?\?ot worth revoking the TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) provisions passed by Colorado
voters in the 1990's. If its a long-term problem, the tax increase will only delay some j pt* ` C
hard decisions to be made. There was little open discussion and newspaper analysis
before placing the proposal on the ballot. I 9
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Those persons who are citizens of the United States, eighteen (18) years of age or
older, who have been residents of the State of Colorado for thirty (30) days preceding
the election and residents of the Town of Vail, Colorado for thirty (30) days preceding the
e'?o election, and who have been duly registered with the Town of Vail, shall be entitled to
vote at said election
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Those registered qualified electors who are otherwise fully qualified to vote on said ballot
issue at said election, but who shall be absent from the Town of Vail on the day of said
election, or who shall be unable to attend the polls, may apply in writing at the office of
the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder, Eagle, Colorado, for absent voter ballots at any
time during regular business hours on or before 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2000.
There will be three election precincts for said Coordinated General Election, the
boundaries of which shall be the same as those of the Town and the polling place for
which shall be the Vail Municipal Building, City Market Building (third floor) and the Vail
Mountain School, Vail, Colorado. The absent voter and walk-in absent voter polling
place shall be held at the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's office in Eagle, Colorado,
at 500 Broadway, Eagle, Colorado 81631, telephone # 970-328-8715.
I The votes cast shall be counted on electronic (optical scan) equipment and said election
shall be held and conducted, the returns thereof canvassed, and the results thereof
declared, in the manner prescribed by law for all such coordinated general elections in
" the Town.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town Council has caused this notice to be given.
TOWN OF VAIL
Lorelei Donaldson
Town Clerk
PUBLISHED IN THE VAIL TRAIL ON SEPTEMBER 29, OCTOBER 6, 13, 20 & 27,
2000.
Vail Town Council Sp iisl Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately
6:00 P.M. by Mayor Dick Cleveland.
Members present: Dick Cleveland, Mayor
Andy Daly
Mark Gordon
Farrow Hitt
Kevin Foley
Kim Newbury
Margaret Rogers
Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Stephen Connolly suggested
Council begin enhanced support of green initiatives. One example, he said, would be to
eliminate distribution of bottled water at town meetings.
Dave Chapin asked for more "common sense" parking enforcement and described a
situation called "looping" in which violators receive a ticket.
Paul Rondeau suggested a brochure be available to residents who wish to speak before
Council (instructing them on protocol and etiquette). He then asked for more
transparency when reporting the town's property and construction use tax revenue. He
also asked how a topic became part of Town Council's agenda. Margaret Rogers
clarified how a citizen should proceed.
Foley entered the Council Chambers at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Representing the Vail Chamber & Business Association, Kaye Ferry reported the
Colorado Department of Transportation had recently held an informational meeting
regarding 1-70 paving mitigation.
Cleveland read Proclamation 1, Series of 2007. A proclamation honoring a group of
skiers from Montreal, Canada, who have been visiting Vail for 35 years.
The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of November 6, 13 & 20 Minutes.
Foley moved to approve the November 6 minutes with Hitt seconding. The motion
passed unanimously, 4-0. (Newbury, Foley, Gordon and Hi*q0ting, the "sitting" Council)
Foley then moved to approve the November 13 & 20 meeting minutes with Hitt
seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
b. Lease of town owned properties located at 241 South Frontage Road West, Suite 2
and 100 East Meadow Drive, Unit 2 to Plum TV, Inc.
Mire asked Council to make a motion approving and authorizing the Town Manager to
execute, on behalf of the town, the lease agreement between Plum TV and Town of Vail
in substantially the same form as presented and to take whatever steps are necessary to
complete the execution of the lease agreement. Daly moved to approve the lease with
Newbury seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
Revenue Update.
Finance Director Judy Camp reported sales tax collections for the month of October are
expected to be $679,308, up 10.6% from October, 2006. Year-to-date collections of
$15.3 million through October continue to exceed last year's year-to-date by 7.2%. For
comparison, inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 3.5% in October
compared with the prior year. Construction permit revenue, which can be considered an
indicator of redevelopment activity, continues its strong trend with year-to-date
construction permit fees of $2.5 million through November 27, up 24% from the same
period last year. Year-to-date permit fees include $1.8 million from major construction
projects: 9 Vail Road, the Arrabelle at Vail Square, Cascade, Forest Place, Four
Seasons, Front Door, Landmark, Lodge at LionsHead, Manor Vail, Mountain View
(formerly Apollo Park), Ritz-Carlton, Solaris, Vail. Plaza Hotel, Westhaven
Condominiums, and the Willows. Construction permit fees include building, electrical,
mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler permits. Through November 27, 2007, the town has
collected a record $981,707 in recreational amenities fees, compared with $117,501 for
the full year 2006. Contributing to this year's high revenue number are Cascade
Residences, Four Seasons, Mountain View, Ritz-Carlton Residences and The Willows.
Recreational amenities fees are applied to new residential square footage and deposited
to the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund to be used for open space, parks, recreation, and
environmental sustainability. Year-to-date RETT collections through November 30, 2007,
total $5.1 million compared with $5.4 million for the same time period last year, a
decrease of approximately six percent. Major redevelopment projects including Forest
Place, Gore Creek Place, Manor Vail and One Willow Bridge Road contributed
$1,081,044 or 21 % of the total in 2007 while only $464,500 or 11 % of the total in 2006
consisted of major redevelopment projects.
Construction TCO Status.
Zemler stated, 'We are working diligently to get the Arrabelle open ...We are in front of
everything else to this point ...The Vail Plaza Hotel is looking pretty promising... The
loading dock issue is unlikely to be resolved by the time we release a TCO...I know we
are pretty close on opening ticket sales and a few of the retail stores (Mountain Plaza,
formerly the Front Door)."
Update on 1-70 Summer'08 Paving.
Zemler stated he would keep Council abreast of any news or happenings.
Zemler then announced, 'We will not complete Seibert Circle this winter ...We will finish
off the stonework and there will-be some work taking place at times in the vault ...We
have another six weeks if not more to get things done there." Rogers said the cost for
holiday decorating of the construction site should be charged to the parties responsible
for the delay (Wet Design).
Hitt clarified that "quiet asphalt" would be used when 1-70 is repaved in 2008.
The fourth item on the agenda was the Summer Air Update.
Town air representative Kent Meyers of Air Planners provided an update on summer air
service to Vail/Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE). Non-stop, full-sized jets fly daily
from Dallas, Chicago and Denver and add to the guests' experience with the
convenience of direct flights; visitors may also fly direct from major connecting cities,
according to Meyers. Flying direct allows EGE guests to bypass time-consuming shuttle
services associated with the area's other regional airports. Guests may take advantage
of the numerous ground transportation and car rental options available in the terminal,
resulting in less hassle and more convenience, allowing faster enjoyment of hiking,
cycling, golfing, fishing or any of the other many summer/fall activities of the Vail Valley.
EGE is making it even easier for guests to experience more of the Vail Valley by offering
daily, non-stop service to Dallas/Ft.Worth in the fall. This means nearly ten months of
continuous service into and out of the Vail Valley. Meyers emphasized the success and
continued growth in the use of summer air service. Fall flights will take longer to become
profitable'and not require a subsidy.
The fifth item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2007,
An Ordinance Adopting a Use Tax on Construction and Building Materials; Amending
Title 2, Revenue and Finance, Vail Town Code with the Addition of Chapter 8 "Use Tax
on Construction and Building Materials.
Town Attorney Matt Mire explained the construction use tax ballot question approved by
Vail voters on November 6th gave Council the authority to implement a four percent tax
on building and construction materials consumed or used in the Town of Vail. Proceeds
of the tax are to be used exclusively for capital acquisitions and capital projects in the
town. Implementation of the tax is accomplished by two readings of an ordinance which
sets the policy and administrative details relating to the tax. Hitt clarified the first $10,000
of all projects would be exempted. It was reported the Vail Local Housing Authority
(VLHA) recommended no exemptions be made for affordable housing. Hitt moved to
approve the ordinance with Rogers seconding. During a pause for public comment,
Stephen Connolly asked how the ordinance would apply to duplexes. Mire explained the
exemption was based on individual building permits. "The exemption applies equally to
everyone in the community." Former Mayor Bob Armour clarified building permit
applicants would not be able to avoid the cost of the tax by applying for multiple building
permits for a single project. Dominic Mauriello clarified minor amendments to projects
would not be subject to the tax. Mire subsequently referred Mauriello to Section 2-8-3 of
the Ordinance. "If any approval. expires by its terms after January 1, 2008, such
application for development review shall then be subject to the use tax imposed by this
Chapter." Carol Alleman asked for clarification in the method used to determine project
valuations. Council . then discussed considerations for potential refunds for deed
restricted employee housing. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was the consideration of an amendment to the 2004 Core
Site Development Improvement Agreement in regard to housing obligations.
Due to a predetermined conflict of interest (Vail Resorts affiliation), Gordon recused
himself from the item and left the Council Chambers. Zemler began the discussion by
saying, "We are seeing significant improvements in the facilities and services available in
LionsHead through the development of Arrabelle...That is certainly in the town's best
interest ...The North Day Lot represents new, incremental housing for the community ...It
requires they move forward with diligence and they move forward with good faith."
Rogers spoke in favor of Vail Resorts pursuing a pay-in-lieu option. Foley asked if the
Council Members present in 2004 believed the current situation is how they envisioned
the process unfolding. Cleveland responded, "Our issue now is to resolve the problem
not talk about how we got here ...It's in nobody's best interest that the Arrabelle stay
closed ...This gets us to where we are trying to go...It seems to me the details can be
worked out...It seems there needs to be trust on each side ...If all we pursued was pay-
in-lieu, we would be putting Vail Resorts burden of housing on the shoulders of the Town
of Vail." Newbury interjected, "We can't set them (Vail Resorts) up for failure ...I also
think it is important we are not tying our hands." Hitt commented, "if they don't submit by
March 30, we cash the letter of credit ...Then we call it a day and we move on and
hopefully everyone has learned some lessons from it." Community Development Director
George Ruther said it was a realistic expectation that the development review process
for a North Day Lot project could be accomplished in eight months. During public
comment, Kaye Ferry clarified that any pay-in-lieu option would include a consumer
price index adjustment. She then asked, "Why is Ever Vail not an option for housing?"
Dave Chapin clarified 120 employee beds were required to fulfill Vail Resorts employee
housing requirement for the Arrabelle at Vail Square. Vail Resorts Development
Company President Keith Fernandez stated, "Our last desire is that the letter of credit
would be the cashed ...We feel confident we can have a plan by March 1...And we think
we can live with some of the other dates that have been proposed ...I appreciate all of
your efforts and we seek resolution." Representing the Vail Village Homeowners'
Association Jim Lamont stated, "I hope this is the beginning of a new beginning and we
move smartly on." Tom Neyens commented, "I've appreciated the Arrabelle being closed
as my business has prospered ...I know people who own (property) around the North
Day Lot and I'm not so sure how that will go over." Packy Walker stated, "Thirty years
ago we dropped the ball on housing ...You are going to find this winter to be very telling
for this town because there are not going to be any employees to run it." Carol Alleman
said, "We have continually ignored the topic of employee housing ...Our whole
community is in a crisis ...You can't even get bad people to apply for your jobs ...I think it
is totally wrong to let Vail Resorts off on this issue." Dana Johnson requested strict
timelines and penalties be imposed on Vail Resorts if they were unable to provide their
required housing. Hitt then moved, "to make an amendment to the Core Site
Development Improvement Agreement to work with diligence and in good faith to obtain
appropriate development application approvals for the North Day Lot no later than
October 31, 2008. If appropriate approval is obtained by October 31, 2008, Vail Resorts
will commence construction on the North day Lot no later than May 1, 2009. Upon
issuance of a TCO for the North ,Day Lot project, the Letter of Credit (LOC) will be
returned to Vail Resorts." The motion did not receive a second. Neyens then encouraged
Council to support the housing requirement being met somewhere other than the North
Day Lot as potential litigation might delay the actual supply of employee housing.
Fernandez said, "I'm concerned that we would be taking a lot of alternatives off the
table ...I can't understand what would be lost by not having those options... There are
some planning issues on North Day that are out of our control." Town legal
representative Malcom Murray informed Council, "You can always amend an agreement
you have entered into." Council agreed to call a special meeting at 2 p.m. December 11,
2007. Daly moved to continue negotiations with Newbury seconding. Walker expressed
concern the proposal would provide no new housing for three to five years. The motion
passed 4-2, with Foley and Hitt opposed.
The seventh item on agenda was a request from the Town of Vail, for a first reading of
Ordinance 33, Series of 2007, an Ordinance to enact prescribed regulation amendments
to Title 12, Vail Town Code, to require public art for certain new development and
redevelopment projects in Lionshead Mixed Use 1, Lionshead Mixed Use 2, Public
Accommodations, Public Accommodations 2, Commercial Core 1, Commercial Core 2,
Commercial Core 3, Ski Base Recreation, and Ski Base Recreation 2.
Daly moved to approve the ordinance with Rogers seconding. Newbury asked if
variances could be granted. Mire stated it was a zoning issue and variances would be
difficult. Cleveland spoke in vehement opposition to the ordinance. "I think this is
contrary to what government is supposed to do." AIPP Board Member Doe Brown spoke
in support of the ordinance and said it would help eliminate developer confusion in
regard to public art. Mire and Rogers spoke in support of providing more detail and
process for developers. During public comment, Kaye Ferry asked how a PEC denial
became a staff recommendation. The motion failed 3-4, with Daily, Gordon and Rogers
voting in favor. Council gave direction to staff to explore further public art options with
regard to the process in the event public art is agreed upon as a preferred mitigation
action.
The eighth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. 38, Series of
2007, An ordinance making supplemental appropriations to the Town of Vail General
Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, Dispatch Services Fund
and Heavy Equipment Fund of the 2007 Budget for the Town of Vail Colorado; and
authorizing the expenditures of said appropriations as set forth herein,
Manager of Budgets and Financial Reporting Kathleen Halloran reported the third
supplemental appropriation included a $3.6 million increase in revenue and
approximately $900,000 in expenses. Newbury moved to approve the ordinance with
Foley seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the tabling of the second reading of Ordinance No.
32, Series of 2007, an Ordinance to enact prescribed regulation amendments to Title 11,
Sign Regulations, and Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, to allow for
amendments to regulations pertaining to outdoor display, sales signs, menu boards.
Daly moved to table the ordinance until December 18 with Newbury seconding. The
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The tenth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 34, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for the Town of Vail in accordance
with Title 14 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5, Zoning Map; Rezoning Lot 8B, Block 2, Vail
Potato Patch, from High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District to Housing (H) District
On October 8, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on a request to amend the Official
Zoning Map for the Town of Vail in accordance with Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Chapter
5, Zoning Map; Rezoning Lot 8B, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch, from High Density Multiple
Family (HDMF) District to Housing (H) District (PEC07=0059). Upon review of the request,
PEC voted unanimously (5-0-0) to forward a recommendation of approval of the request
to amend the Official Zoning Map to the Vail Town Council. On November 20, 2007, the
Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 34, Series of 2007, on first reading.
Hitt clarified the employee housing units were intended to be used by Sonnenalp Resort
employees. Newbury moved to approve the ordinance with Rogers seconding. The motion
passed unanimously, 7-0.
The eleventh item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 35, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending Sections 12-61-3, Conditional Uses, and 12-16-7, Use
Specific Criteria and Standards, Vail Town Code, to add "Professional Offices and
Business Offices" to the list of allowable conditional uses in the Housing (H) District
On October 8, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on the request for a text amendment
to the Vail Town Code. Upon consideration of the request, the Commission voted
unanimously (5-0-0) to forward a recommendation of approval of the text amendment
request to the Vail Town Council. On November 20, 2007, Council voted unanimously to
approve Ordinance No. 35, Series of 2007, on first reading, with suggested revisions to
the text amendment. Staff has made the requested revisions to the text and presents
the Ordinance for second reading. Newbury moved to approve the ordinance with Daly
seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The twelfth item on the agenda was the second reading of Mill Levy Certification,
Ordinance No. 36, Series of 2007.
Gordon moved to approve the mill levy certification with Rogers seconding. Daly clarified
if Council chose to reduce the mill levy for one year, it would be very difficult to
reestablish the mill levy in future years. Mire stated that outside legal counsel and the
Department of Local Affairs had been consulted as well, and both sources agreed that
once the mill levy is reduced, the town would not be able to increase it back to the
original levy without a vote of the people. Gordon emphasized a reduction would mean a
very minimal reduction in the town's portion of residents' tax bills. Rogers proposed the
additional funds be deposited into a "rainy day fund." Hitt clarified the town mill levy
accounted for 9.5% percent of his constituents' tax bill and inquired about other property
tax recipients. Judy Camp identified the school district as receiving approximately 39%
of a Vail property owner's tax bill and the county at 17%. During a pause for public
comment, Joe Staufer said it was unethical to not reduce the mill levy as the recently
passed construction use tax was intended to supplement property tax revenue. Packy
Walker encouraged marketing the town better as opposed to collecting more tax
revenue. Tommy Neyens asked council to be responsible with their spending. Mire
clarified it is illegal to increase property taxes and would be a violation of state law; the
increase in residents' tax bills is due to increased property valuations. Newbury qualified
the town's assessed values actually dropped in 2004. During public comment, Dana
Johnson said her tax bill would double. Kaye Ferry, referring to the assessment ratio
applied to various types of property, reminded Council it was a three to one ratio for
businesses. Representing the Vail Village Homeowners' Association, Jim Lamont said
he would err on the side of keeping the public's trust in place. The motion failed 1-6, with
Gordon in favor. Cleveland proposed the option of forgoing the abatement portion of the
town's levy as a good faith gesture. The town is legally able to do this without losing
future opportunity to collect abatements. Rogers moved to pass the ordinance with a
zero abatement levy with Newbury seconding. The motion passed 6-1, Gordon opposed.
The thirteenth item on the agenda was adjournment.
Newbury moved to adjourn with Hitt seconding at approximately 9:45 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously, 1-0.
Dick Cleveland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes provided by Corey Swisher.
Vail Town Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
2:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The special meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately
2:00 P.M. by Mayor Dick Cleveland.
Members present: Dick Cleveland, Mayor
Andy Daly
Kevin Foley
Kim Newbury
Margaret Rogers
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Not Present: Farrow Hitt
Mark Gordon
Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was an Executive Session, pursuant to 1) C.R.S. §24-6-
402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property
interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions,
develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Re: Satisfaction of Vail Resorts
Development Company housing obligation.
Newbury moved to adjourn to Executive Session with Rogers seconding. The motion
passed 4-1, with Foley opposed. No decisions were made.
The second item on the agenda was a proposed amendment to the Core Site
Development Agreement as it relates to the employee housing obligation.
Council was asked to consider a proposed amendment to the core site development
(Arrabelle at Vail Square) agreement as it relates to employee housing requirements.
Vail Resorts Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz stated, "Vail Resorts and the Town of Vail
are in alignment around the goals to increase the amount of employee housing in the
Town of Vail ...The commitments we made are ones we will keep and honor and we are
not looking away from that ...The only issue that I would want to raise is in regard to
location." He then raised concerns about potential appeals and litigation from residents
(surrounding the North Day Lot) which would be out the hands of Vail Resorts. "Our
letter of credit would need to remain outstanding until any litigation would be decided."
Katz then confirmed Council was not interested in pursuing a Timber Ridge project in
relation to Vail Resorts fulfilling their employee housing requirements for the Arrabelle at
Square. Newbury said, "No one on Council said it was Vail Resorts responsibility to
redevelop Timber Ridge." Daly commented, "It is likely we will step back and do a
master plan on Timber Ridge that reflects the long term housing needs of the
community." While discussing locating employee housing on, the North Day Lot Katz
noted, "Approval in LionsHead will be difficult and lengthy to address." He then
announced there was a potential, opportunity to place employee housing on the parcel
referred to as Solar Vail in conjunction with an existing project. Without running into
neighbor or lots of other potential conflicts. 'Why should we be tied down to one of the
complex and divisive locations in Vail," Katz continued. Newbury suggested Vail
Resorts consider submitting a proposal for the North Day Lot that complies with zoning
and not request excessive variances that would motivate angst from adjacent property
owner. "Use by right makes it much more difficult for the neighbors litigate. Ruther
clarified employee housing was a use by right on North Day Lot parcel. "As is transit as
it is noted in the LionsHead Master Plan." Newbury clarified the original core site
development agreement contemplated all of the housing lost due to redevelopment
would be replaced. Foley said he full supported the housing being located in LionsHead.
Katz exclaimed, "I'm disappointed in this direction... Its something the community doesn't
want, and we'll be in the middle of this battle." During a pause for public comment,
Steve Maroney said they (Vail Resorts) had not offered any viable alternative locations
for the employee housing to be located. Rogers clarified the amendment to the
development improvement agreement would be binding to any successor to Vail Resort
(In the event the corporation would be acquired by another). Tom Neyens spoke in favor
of generating more beds. We should have had housirig right now as per the original
agreement... The whole idea is getting beds as soon as possible... Take your time. We'll
(LionsHead business operators) survive if the Arrabelle doesn't open. Kaye Ferry said
employee housing is an essential thing to do and it needs to happen in the Town of Vail.
"I don't know if the best use of land is in the core.of LionsHead... Which ever option gets
us there faster is what we are looking for...We can't just wait another four or five years to
get something done." Former Vail Mayor Bob Armour clarified, "If we follow existing
zoning we do not have to fear litigation on the North Day Lot." Cleveland concluded the
discussion by explaining Council was open to taking any application and reviewing it
fairly. Katz asked if Vail Resorts could approach the Council with conceptual ideas prior
to bringing a proposal to the PEC. Council agreed it would be appropriate; however
recommendations on matters of bulk, mass, density would be required from the PEC.
Daly moved to approve Resolution 29, Series of 2007 with Rogers seconding. The
motion passed, 4-1, with Foley opposed. Resolution #29 formalizes a set of conditions:
• Vail Associates will post an irrevocable letter of credit (LOC) in the amount of
$17,345,789, in a form satisfactory to the town. Upon posting of the LOC the Core
Employee Housing Requirements will no longer act as a roadblock to the issuance of
a temporary certificate of occupancy for the Arrabelle Project.
Vail Associates will submit to the town, by February 25, 2008, a complete
development review application for a project or projects in town, which include at
least 120 newly constructed employee housing beds to comply with the Core
Employee Housing Requirements.
• Vail Associates or a third party obtain approval of a development review application
for the North Day Lot or alternate site by November 5, 2008 and the town will work in
good faith to provide any approvals by such date for a timely filed application, all in
accordance with the review standards.
• Vail Associates or a third party developer will obtain a building permit for the
construction of the North Day Lot or alternative project and shall begin construction
of 'a North Day Lot or an alternative project no later than May 1, 2009.
A "breach" or default" by Vail Associates under this agreement is: (a) the failure of
Vail Associates no later than November 5, 2008, to obtain from the town a complete
development review approval for the North Day Lot or alternative Project; (b) the
failure of Vail Associates, by no later than November 5, 2008, to obtain from the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), if necessary, all necessary
approvals by CDOT for the North Day Lot or alternative project; (c) the failure of Vail
Associates to obtain a building permit for the construction of the North Day Lot or
alternative project and shall begin construction of the North Day Lot or alternative
project on or before May 1, 2009 (unless this date is extended) or (d) any failure by
Vail Associates to actively pursue construction of the North Day Lot and/or
alternative project pursuant to a building permit for the construction of the North Day
lot or alternative project once construction has commenced.
The formal documents have yet to be finalized.
--Adjournment.
Newbury moved to adjourn with Foley seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Dick Cleveland,, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes provided by Corey Swisher.
Vail Town Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately
6:00 P.M. by Mayor Dick Cleveland.
Members present: Dick Cleveland, Mayor
Andy Daly
Mark Gordon
Farrow Hitt
Kevin Foley
Kim Newbury
Margaret Rogers
Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was a Rod Slifer Recognition. Council and Town Manager
Stan Zemler acknowledged the service and dedication of former Vail Mayor Rod Slifer by
presenting him with a ceremonial gavel.
The second item on the agenda was, a Battle Mountain High School Cross Country State
Championship Recognition. Council acknowledged the recent state championship for
the second year in a row received by the Battle Mountain High School Cross Country
team.
The third item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Contractor Mike Dantas
requested parking relief at construction sites in Vail's outlying areas. Daly said the issue
had been discussed earlier in the work session. Zemler said he would consult with staff to
inquire about possible options. Newbury said she did not want construction vehicles to be
directed toward neighborhood parks as a parking option.
The fourth item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda.
• Annual appointment of newspaper of record for Town of Vail publications and notices
for 2008. The town annually establishes a newspaper of record for all public notices.
Town staff recommends accepting the bid from Eagle Summit Publishers, owner of
the qualifying newspapers in Eagle County, including the Vail Daily.
Election Commission Appointments for the Town of Vail.
The election commission consists of the town clerk and two qualified and registered
electors of the town, who during their term of office shall not be town officers or
employees or candidates or nominees for elective town office. These two members shall
be appointed by the council in the first December following a regular town election, for a
term of two (2) years and shall serve without compensation. The town clerk shall be
chairman. The election commission shall have charge of all activities and duties required
of it by statute and this Charter relating to the conduct of elections in the town. In any
case where election procedure is in doubt, the election commission shall prescribe the
procedure to be followed. The commission shall provide procedures to establish proof of
residency qualification where residency is in question. Upon a showing for good cause,
the election commission may require proof of residency by any person registered to vote
or attempting to register to vote in the Town of Vail. Said person shall not be qualified to
vote in any municipal election until the election commission is satisfied that she has
presented sufficient proof of residency as required by law or ordinance adopted pursuant
to this Charter. The election commission shall provide for ballots and sample ballots or
voting machines, for determination of the winner in the event of a tie vote, for canvass of
returns and for the issuance of appropriate certificates. The two recommended
commissioners were Vi Brown and Summer Holm.
Newbury moved to approve the consent agenda with Hitt seconding. The motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
• Wildlife Ordinance Update.
Police Chief Dwight Henninger reported that since April 15 residential households with
curbside pickup have been required to use a wildlife-resistant trash container. Also,
commercial establishments, multi-family properties and construction sites have been
required to use wildlife-proof containers or an approved enclosure since Aug. 1. A
community awareness campaign has contributed to a significant amount of voluntary
compliance, according to Chief Henninger, while offenders have been met with
increased enforcement at the direction of the Town Council. To date, 432 warnings have
been issued compared to 135 in 2006; and there have been 86 summonses this year
compared to 40 issued in 2006, which was a deadly year for bears in Vail. That was
when two bears who had been entering homes for their food were euthanized, causing
the Town Council to work with the community to explore stricter ways to regulate the
disposal of trash. Police statistics are already beginning to illustrate the impact of the
new trash removal requirements on bear behavior, according to Henninger. There was
an 18.7 percent decrease in bear activity Thursday through Saturday and a 70 percent
decrease during the daytime hours when compared to 2006. Henninger theorizes the
patterns changed when easy garbage meals found in previous seasons were not readily
available. In addition, while the majority of the berry crops in the state failed this year,
the local crop was partially viable, which caused bears to spend the bulk of their foraging
hours in their natural environment. The bears came into the neighborhoods more often
at night to attempt to feed when fewer humans were present, he said. Henninger said
residents must remember to.keep their containers latched year-round as required to
prevent raccoons, birds and other wildlife from accessing trash. The department is
recommending continuation of aggressive enforcement efforts in 2008 in the hopes of
contributing to a second successful bear season. Henninger then thanked Detective
Ryan Milibern for his work researching and promoting the wildlife ordinance.
The sixth item on the agenda was Appointments to the Commission on Special Events
(CSE), Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council (VLMDAC), Design Review Board
(DRB),.and Planning & Environmental Commission (PEC).
Earlier in the day Council interviewed applicants for the board openings. Newbury
moved and Daly seconded the appointment of the following:
CSE: Bobby Bank, Rayla Kundolf, Robert McKown and Scott Stoughton; VLMDAC:
John Dawsey, John Monson, Laurie. Mullen and Peter Hayda; DRB: Elisabeth Plante;
and PEC: Susie Tjossem.
The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was discussion & direction in regard to Open/Hillwood
(OH) proposal to redevelop the LionsHead Parking Structure. In introducing the item,
Town Manager Stan Zemler noted the LionsHead parking structure redevelopment
agreement with Open/Hillwood had provided for a 60-day period in which a companion
proposal for redevelopment of Timber Ridge would be evaluated by the Town Council.
Now that the 60-day period has ended, Zemler suggested the Council had three options:
1) reject the proposal; 2) extend the review period to address unanswered questions; or
3) initiate a letter of intent to advance the proposal. During discussion by the Council,
Rogers received clarification that if the parking structure is not redeveloped OH could
continue to pursue redevelopment of Timber Ridge as a stand-alone project. OH
representative Mark Masinter presented an aggressive timeline that would be used to
start construction by April 2009. 'We need to pursue this project now to meet the
proposed time line ...We can come up with a room configuration everyone can agree to,"
he said. The redevelopment concept proposed by OH includes the sale of two-thirds of
the property for $13.2 million and the construction of 1,300 beds to be built around
structured parking. Rogers asked if the Timber Ridge parcel had been appraised. "I'd
like to know what that land is worth before we sell it." Masinter confirmed the property
would have to be owned by OH to be redeveloped. 'The economics just.aren't there
otherwise." A' Lincoln Properties representative explained the price structure of
constructing structures at various heights (stories). "Structured parking adds $40 per
square foot but it offsets the land cost ...It's the cheapest construction cost for the best
density." Daly asked about the project design'and how the proposed layout had come
about. Masinter explained OH had discussed the design and layouts with the future
users of the leased units. Zemler asked for a much more detailed pro-forma before the
town could proceed. Gordon confirmed the property would remain deed restricted.
However, the town can not control what rent would be charged. He then asked for
assurance the property would remain deed restricted workforce housing in perpetuity.
Masinter said OH would be open to allowing the town to retain a small percentage
interest in the property in order to maintain rents. Foley said he was not comfortable
selling town land. Rogers said a master plan needed to be developed for the property.
"I'm not comfortable agreeing to a letter of intent on Timber Ridge until we have the data
to ensure this is the best use for the land." Cleveland asked for a very detailed pro-
forma. "I need to understand why this makes sense." During public comment, Kaye
Ferry said, "I will always oppose the sale of Town of Vail land ...I will always support
some type of dormitory housing in this project ...I don't believe a legitimate RFP was ever
issued for this project ...I don't think we've ever had an open process." Representing the
Vail Village Homeowners Association, Jim Lamont commented, 'We need to be careful
because we are going to be stuck with this project for a long time." Rogers moved to
contract to have a master plan performed and make a determination about highest and
best use for the property along with determining the actual value of the property, with
Daly seconding. Rogers continued, "I'm not convinced stick-built four-story housing is
the best use." The motion was defeated 2-4, with Daly and Rogers voting in favor.
Cleveland commented, "Let's get a pro-forma and then we can make a decision."
Newbury emphasized, "As long as there is a deed restriction on it the Vail Housing
Authority does not care who owns the property." Newbury moved to table the item until
January 22 with Foley seconding. The motion passed 6-1, with Rogers opposed.
The eighth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 37, Series of
2007, An Ordinance Adopting a Use Tax on Construction and Building Materials;
Amending Title 2, Revenue and Finance, Vail Town Code with the Addition of Chapter 8
"Use Tax on Construction and Building Materials."
Mire explained the construction use tax ballot question approved by Vail voters on
November 6`h gives Town Council the authority to implement a four percent tax on
building and construction materials consumed or used in the town. Proceeds of the tax
are to be used exclusively for capital acquisitions and capital projects in the town.
Implementation of the tax is accomplished by two readings of an ordinance which sets
the policy and. administrative details relating to the tax. Former Vail Mail Mayor Bob
Armour spoke in support of the ordinance. Gordon moved to approve the ordinance with
Newbury seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the owners of two deed restricted Employee Housing
Units (EHU) located at 201 Gore Creek Drive (the Bell Tower building) have requested a
release of the deed restriction on EHUs located in the Bell Tower. In exchange for the
release, the owners are offering to provide the Town of Vail a Type IV deed restricted unit
at 4192 Spruce Way (Altair Vail Inn). Housing Coordinator Nina Timm informed Council
it was the desire of the Bell Tower EHU owners to remove the two deed restricted EHUs
which total 597 square feet, located at the Bell Tower building, and replace them with a
new deed restricted EHU located at 4192 Spruce Way #A-201, which is 1,192 square
feet. The existing EHU square feet would then be incorporated into the primary" residence
located on the third floor of the Bell Tower building. The applicant, Dean McFarland,
thanked the Community Development staff for their help in understanding the issues.
McFarland reported the Altair unit was purchased for approximately $420,000. Rogers
expressed concern the new net value to the owner of the Bell Tower unit with the addition
of the EHU square footage would be roughly $1,500,000. Representing the applicant,
Dominic Mauriello reasoned the additional square footage would be worth $2,000 per
square foot as opposed to $2,600. Anne Gunion of VAG Architects clarified the actual
square footage of the current EHUs and further elaborated upon the soft costs of
remodeling the EHUs. During public comment, Kaye Ferry spoke in opposition saying the
proposal was inequitable given the high land values in Vail Village. Hermann Staufer and
Axel Wilhelmsen spoke in support of the proposal. Daly thanked McFarland for his
presentation. "I believe this proposal does represent a gesture of good will ...I think what
has been proposed is very consistent with what the town is trying to do." The Community
Development Department recommended Council approve the request subject to the.
applicant providing Altair Vail # A-201 as a price appreciation capped, for-sale unit with a
maximum initial sales price of $178,650 to a qualified employee on the existing Town of
Vail. master resale lottery list. Daly moved to approve the request with Newbury
seconding. The motion passed 5-2, with Gordon and Foley opposed.
The tenth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. 39, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and Sub-Sections 12-7B-2A,
Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-7B-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level);
12-7H-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-7H-3A, Definitions (first-floor or
street level); 12-71-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-7K-3A, Definitions
(first-floor or street level), Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to the definitions of"
Basement or Garden Level" and "First Floor or Street Level."Ruther explained on
December 10, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on a request to amend Section 12-2-
2, Definitions, and Sub-Sections 12-7B-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-
7B-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-7H-2A, Definitions (basement or garden
level); 12-7H-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-71-2A, Definitions (basement
or garden level); 12-7K-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level), Vail Town Code, to
allow for amendments to the definitions of "Basement or Garden Level" and "First Floor
or Street Level." Upon review of the request, the PEC voted 6-0-0 to forward a
recommendation of approval for the requested amendments. Gordon moved to approve
the ordinance with Rogers seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The eleventh item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 40, Series of
2007, an ordinance approving a major amendment to a Special Development District,
pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an
amendment to Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums,
for the specific purpose of allowing the remodel and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominium building, located at 416 Vail Valley Drive; Lot A, Block 3 and Tract F, Vail
Village 5ch Filing (PEC07-0038). Town Planner Scot Hunn reported that on November
26, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on a request for a major amendment to Special
Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, to allow for the remodel
and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge building. Specifically, the applicant proposed to
add a fourth story to the existing three story building to increase the number of dwelling
units from fourteen (14) to sixteen (16), and to increase the number of attached
accommodation units from twenty-one (21) to twenty-four (24). As well, the remodel is
proposed to allow for the expansion of certain existing units, the expansion and
enhancement of common lobby area and the addition of one (1) on-site employee
housing unit. Upon review of the request, the PEC voted 5-0-1 (Pierce recused) to
forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, of the request to amend SDD
No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, to Council. Representing the applicant, Rick
Pylman and Diane Milligan explained how the proposed valet parking service would
function. Milligan then explained most of the hotel's guests are destination skiers and
arrive via transit. Newbury said, "I think this is a good plan and it will benefit the
neighborhood." Foley moved to approve the ordinance with Hitt seconding. The motion
passed unanimously, 7-0.
The twelfth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. 41, Series of
2007, an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2004,
establishing SDD No. 38, Manor Vail, and setting forth details in regard thereto. The
purpose of Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, is to allow for a change in the number of
dwelling units, located at 595 Vail Valley Drive, by combining two approved units into a
single unit. On December 10, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on a request for a
major amendment to Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail. The purpose of
the major amendment was to reduce the maximum number of allowable dwelling units by
one by combining two units into a single unit, located at 595 Vail Valley Drive (Manor Vail
Condominiums)/Lots A, B, & C, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. Upon review of the request, the PEC voted 6-0-0 to forward a recommendation
of approval of the request to amend SDD No. 38, Manor Vail, to Council. Foley moved to
approve the ordinance with Newbury seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The thirteenth item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 42, Series
2007. An Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 3, Vail Town Code, Regarding Criminal
Injury to Property, Larceny, Fraud and Related Offenses. Town Attorney Matt Mire
explained that effective. July 1, 2007, Colorado statute provides that a charge of criminal
injury to property with a value less than one thousand dollars will be considered a
misdemeanor criminal matter. Additionally, effective July 1, 2007, Colorado Statute,
provides municipalities' additional power to prohibit larceny up to one thousand dollars.
By amending Title 6, Chapter 3, Vail Town Code, the Town Municipal Court will have
jurisdiction over these matters. Rogers moved to approve the ordinance with Daly
seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The fourteenth item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 43, Series
2007. An Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 3, Vail Town Code, Regarding Parking
Infractions; and Setting Forth Details. Mire explained certain text amendments to the
Vail Town Code relating to the town's parking regulations are necessary to more
effectively enforce the current parking policies. Council directed Mire to better clarify the
prohibition against looping (leaving the parking structure and returning every 90 minutes
to avoid paying to park). Newbury moved to approve the ordinance with Gordon
seconding. The motion passed, unanimously, 7-0.
The fifteenth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 32, Series
of 2007, an Ordinance to enact prescribed regulation amendments to Title 11, Sign
Regulations, and Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, to allow for
amendments to regulations pertaining to outdoor display, sales signs, menu boards
Town Planner Rachel Fried stated that on October 8, 2007, the PEC made a
recommendation to Council of approval, with modifications. The PEC worked through
the text amendments and came up with compromises on the text amendments now
proposed in the ordinance. On November 20, 2007, Council unanimously approved, with
modifications, Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2007, on first reading. The modifications to
Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2007, included limiting display boxes to two per business
frontage and allowing specials boards to be freestanding when practical difficulties exist
for the specials boards to be attached to menu boxes. Council also requested staff draft
regulations for a leasing program of town-owned property to be used for outdoor display
of retail goods. The leasing program was proposed as a new Chapter in Title 8, Public
Ways and Property, Vail Town Code, and is included as part of Ordinance No. 32,
Series of 2007. Representing the Vail Chamber and Business Association Kaye Ferry
suggested Council table the item until January 8, 2008. This was to allow local business
owners more opportunity to review the ordinance. Daly moved to approve the ordinance
with Newbury seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The sixteenth item on the agenda was the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 38, Series
of 2007, an Ordinance making supplemental appropriations to the Town of Vail General
Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, Dispatch Services Fund
and Heavy Equipment Fund of the 2007 budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado. Budget
and Financial Reporting Manager Kathleen Halloran reported the budget was being
adjusted to include an additional $3.6 million in revenue and $928,000 in expenses.
Daly moved to approve the ordinance with Rogers seconding. The motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The seventeenth item on the agenda was Council Comments on the 2007 Vail Ski Area
Improvements Project. Daly asked Vail Resorts representative Tom Allender how many
employees the proposed improvements would generate. Allender replied that most of
the projects would be developed over the next two to ten years so placing an employee
generation number at any given time would be spotty at best. Foley expressed concern
the proposed restaurant would take sales tax dollars away from the town. Cleveland
clarified the "manage to" number would remain at 19,900 skiers per day at any one time
on Vail Mountain. Daly explained a Golden Peak expansion would be an unlikely site for
a World Cup race but would facilitate FIS sanctioned junior and senior level races. Daly
encouraged Council to voice support for the Golden Peak race expansion. Allender
concluded, "It is our goal to keep Vail the No. 1 ski mountain in the world."
--Adjournment
Daly moved to adjourn with Foley seconding at approximately 10:45 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously, 7-0.
Dick Cleveland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes provided by Corey Swisher.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 8, 2008
SUBJECT: An appeal, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission's denial of a
variance request from Section 12-6C-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code,
pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, to allow for an addition within the
west side setback, located at 2570 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 33, Block 2,
Vail Village Filing 13, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC07-
0036)
Appellants: Eddie D. Williams, represented by Bill Hein
Planner: Bill Gibson
1. SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject property is located at 2570 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 33, Block 2, Vail
Village Filing 13.
II. STANDING OF APPELLANT
As property owner, the appellant has standing to file an appeal of the Planning
and Environmental Commission's action.
Ill. REQUIRED ACTION
The appellant is requesting that the Town Council table this appeal to its
February 5, 2008, public hearing.
IV. BACKGROUND
On November 12, 2007, the Planning and Environmental Commission denied the
appellant's request for a variance from the setback standards at 2570 Bald
Mountain Road by a vote of 7-0-0. On December 3, 2007, the appellant filed an
appeal of the Planning and Environmental Commission's decision.
Pursuant to Sub-section 12-3-3-C-3, Vail Town Code, "...A hearing shall be
schedule to be heard before the Town Council on the appeal within forty (40)
calendar days of the appeal being filed. The Town Council may grant a
continuance to allow the parties additional time to obtain information. The
continuance shall be allowed for a period not to exceed an additional thirty (30)
calendar days... " The appellant has requested a continuance for this appeal.
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VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends the Vail Town Council
tables this appeal to its February 5, 2008, public hearing. Should the Vail Town
Council choose to table this appeal, Staff recommends the Council approves the
following motion:
"The Vail Town Council tables the appeal of the Planning and
Environmental Commission's denial of a variance request from Section
12-6C-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17,
Variances, to allow for an addition within the west side setback, located at
2570 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 33, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 13, and
setting forth details in regard thereto, to its February 5, 2008, public
hearing to allow the parties additional time to obtain information."
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
Date: January 8, 2007
Subject: Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, an ordinance amending
Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and Sub-sections 12-713-2A,
Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-7B-3A, Definitions (first-
floor or street level); 12-71-1-2A, Definitions (basement or garden
level); 12-71-1-3a, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-71-2A,
definitions (basement or garden level); 12-71-3A, Definitions (first-
floor or street level), Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to
the definitions of "basement or garden level" and "first floor or
street level," and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Bill Gibson -
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Town of Vail, is requesting a second reading of Ordinance No. 39,
Series of 2007, for proposed text amendments to Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and
Sub-Sections 12-713-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-76-3A,
Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-7H-2A, Definitions (basement or garden
level); 12-71-1-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-71-2A, Definitions
(basement or garden level); 12-71-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level), Vail
Town Code, to allow for amendments to the definitions of "Basement or Garden
Level" and "First Floor or Street Level," and setting forth details in regard thereto.
11. BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2007, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission voted 6-0-0 to forward a recommendation of approval for the
proposed amendments to Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and Sub-sections 12-713-
2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-78-3A, Definitions (first-floor or
street level); 12-71-1-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-71-1-3a,
Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-71-2A, definitions (basement or garden
level); 12-71-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level), Vail Town Code, to allow
for amendments to the definitions of "basement or garden level" and "first floor or
street level," and setting forth details in regard thereto. The Commission's
recommendation was based upon the review of the criteria noted in the
December 10, 2007, Staff memorandum and the evidence and testimony
presented, with the findings noted in the same staff memorandum.
On December 18, 2007, the Town Council approved Ordinance No. 39, Series of
2007, on first reading by a vote of 7-0-0. Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, has
been attached for review (Attachment A).
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III. CRITERIA FOR REVIEW
The criteria outlined in Section IV of Staff's December 10, 2007, memorandum to
the Planning and Environmental Commission shall be used as the principal
criteria in evaluating the merits of the proposed special development district.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends the Town Council
approves Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, on second reading to amend
Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and Sub-sections 12-713-2A, Definitions (basement or
garden level); 12-713-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-7H-2A,
Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-71-1-3a, Definitions (first-floor or street
level); 12-71-2A, definitions (basement or garden level); 12-71-3A, Definitions
(first-floor or street level), Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to the
definitions of "basement or garden level" and "first floor or street level," and
setting forth details in regard thereto.
Should the Town Council choose to approve these text amendments, the
Community Development Department recommends the Town Council pass the
following motion:
"The Town 'Council approves, on second reading, Ordinance No. 39,
Series of 2007; an ordinance amending Section 12-2-2, Definitions, and
Sub-Sections 12-7B-2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-7B-
3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-7H-2A, Definitions (basement
or garden level); 12-7H-3A, Definitions (first-floor or street level); 12-71-
2A, Definitions (basement or garden level); 12-71K-3A, Definitions (first-
floor or street level), Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to the
definitions of "Basement or Garden Level" and "First Floor or Street
Level, " and setting forth details in regard thereto."
Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria in Section IV of
Staff's December 10, 2007, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental
Commission and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Town
Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, on first reading,
the Community Development Department recommends the Town Council makes
the following findings:
"I. That the amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of
the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail
Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development
objectives of the Town, based upon Section IV of the Staff
memorandum dated December 10, 2007, and the evidence and
testimony presented; and,
2. That the amendments further the general and specific purposes of
Zoning Regulations, based upon Section IV of the Staff memorandum
dated December 10, 2007, and the evidence and testimony
presented; and,
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3. That the amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the Town and promote the coordinated and harmonious
development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances
its natural environment and its established character as a resort and
residential community of the highest quality, based upon Section IV of
the Staff memorandum dated December 10, 2007, and the evidence
and testimony presented. "
V. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007
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Vail Town Council Attachment A
ORDINANCE NO. 39
SERIES 2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-2-2, DEFINITIONS, AND SUB-
SECTIONS 12-713-2A, DEFINITIONS (BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL); 12-
7E-3A, DEFINITIONS (FIRST-FLOOR OR STREET LEVEL); 12-7H-2A,
DEFINITIONS (BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL); 12-7H-3A, DEFINITIONS
(FIRST-FLOOR OR STREET LEVEL);, 12-71-2A, DEFINITIONS (BASEMENT
OR GARDEN LEVEL); 12-71-3A, DEFINITIONS (FIRST-FLOOR OR STREET
LEVEL), VAIL TOWN CODE, TO ALLOW FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE
DEFINITIONS OF "BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL" AND "FIRST FLOOR
OR STREET LEVEL," AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD
THERETO.
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2007, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the
Town of Vail held a public hearing and reviewed and forwarded a recommendation of approval
for the proposed text amendments to the Zoning Regulations to the Vail Town Council in
accordance with the procedures and criteria and findings outlined in Chapter 12-3 of the Zoning
Regulations of the Town of Vail; and,
WHEREAS, within the Commercial Core 1, Lionshead Mixed Use 1, and Lionshead
Mixed Use 2, Districts; the Vail Town Code allows for different land uses on each level of a
building. The intent of this "horizontal zoning technique is to encourage a vibrant retail
environment adjacent to the pedestrian areas of both Vail Village and Lionshead; while also
facilitating mixed use developments composed of office, residential, and other commercial uses;
and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that the amendments are consistent
with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail
Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town, based
upon Section IV of the Staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission
dated December 10, 2007, and the evidence and testimony presented; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that the amendments further the
general and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations, based upon Section IV of the Staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated December 10, 2007, and
the evidence and testimony presented; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that the amendments promote the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town and promote the coordinated and
harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural
environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest
quality, based upon Section IV of the Staff memorandum dated December 10, 2007,
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that the public health, safety, and
welfare will be served by these adopting regulations, based upon Section IV of the Staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated December 10, 2007, and
the evidence and testimony presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, second reading
Section 1. Section 12-2-2 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended by the addition
of the following definitions (text that is to be deleted is striskeP, text that is to be added is bold,
and Sections of text that are not amended may be omitted):
Basement or Garden Level: For the purposes of implementing horizontal zoning
within specific zone districts, basement or garden level shall be any floor, or
portion of any floor, of a structure located substantially below the first floor or
street level of that structure, as determined by the Administrator or the Planning
and Environmental Commission. More than one floor, or portion of floors, may be
defined as basement or garden level within a single structure.
First Floor or Street Level: For the purposes of implementing horizontal zoning
within specific zone districts, first floor or street level shall be any floor, or portion
of any floor, of a structure located at or nearest to (either above or below) the level
of the adjacent vehicular or pedestrian way, as determined by the Administrator or
the Planning and Environmental Commission. More than one floor, or portion of
floors, may be defined as street level within a single structure.
Section 2. Article12-713, Commercial Core 1, of Vail Town Code (in part) is hereby
amended as follows (text that is to be deleted is str-iskera, text that is to be added is bold, and
Sections of text that are not amended may be omitted):
12-7B-2: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL:
A. Definition.- The 'basement" or-'?gaFden level" shag be define ac that floor- of a bo4din
B A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden levels
within a structure:
1. Retail shops and establishments, including the following:
Apparel stores.
Art supply stores and galleries.
Bakeries and confectioneries.
Bookstores.
Camera stores and photographic studios.
Candy stores.
Chinaware and glassware stores.
Delicatessens and specialty food stores.
Drugstores.
Florists.
Gift shops.
Health food stores.
Hobby stores.
Jewelry stores.
Leather goods stores.
Music and record stores.
Newsstands and tobacco stores.
Sporting goods stores.
Stationery stores.
Toy stores.
Variety stores.
Yardage and dry goods stores.
2. Personal services and repair shops, including the following:
Beauty and barber shops.
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Commercial ski storage.
Small appliance repair shops.
Tailors and dressmakers.
Travel and ticket agencies.
3. Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of products
specifically for sale on the premises.
Cocktail lounges and bars.
Coffee shop.
Fountains and sandwich shops.
Restaurants.
4. Professional offices, business offices and studios.
5. Banks and financial institutions.
6. Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in subsections
B 1 through B5 of this section, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this
title so long as they do not encourage vehicular traffic.
7. Lodges.
8. Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
G B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden levels
within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the
provisions of chapter 16 of this title:
Electronic sales and repair shops.
Household appliance stores.
Liquor stores.
Luggage stores.
Major arcades.
Meeting rooms.
Multiple-family dwellings.
Outdoor patios.
Theaters
12-7B-3: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; FIRST FLOOR OR STREET LEVEL:
T efinition.- The '*st floer'-' '!sf et level" shall be define ac tat floor- of the b0din
that is 10Gated at gr-ade or-street leve?.
A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street level
within a structure:
1. Retail stores and establishments, including the following:
Apparel stores,
Art supply stores and galleries.
Bakeries and confectioneries.
Bookstores.
Camera stores and photographic studios.
Candy stores.
Chinaware and glassware stores.
Delicatessens and specialty food stores.
Drugstores.
Florists.
Gift shops.
Hobby stores.
Jewelry stores.
Leather goods stores.
Luggage stores.
Music and record stores.
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Newsstands and tobacco stores.
Sporting goods stores.
Stationery stores.
Toy stores.
Travel and ticket agencies.
Variety stores.
Yardage and dry goods stores.
2. Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of products
specifically for sale on the premises.
Cocktail lounges and bars.
Coffee shops.
Fountains and sandwich shops.
Restaurants.
3. Lodges.
4. Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
5. Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in subsections
B 1 and B2 of this section, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this. title
so long as they do not encourage vehicular traffic.
B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level floor within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this title:
Banks and financial institutions.
Beauty and barber shops.
Electronics sales and repair shops.
Household appliance stores.
Liquor stores.
Outdoor patios.
12-7B-4: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; SECOND FLOOR:
A. Permitted Uses; Exception: The following uses shall be permitted on the second floor
above -gFade within a structure; provided, however, that a conditional use permit will be
required in accordance with chapter 16 of this title for any use which eliminates any
existing dwelling or accommodation unit or any portion thereof.-
1. Multiple-family residential dwelling.
2. Lodges.
3. Professional offices, business offices and studios.
4. Banks and financial institutions.
5. Personal services and repair shops, including the following:
Beauty and barber shops.
Business and office services.
Tailors and dressmakers.
Travel and ticket agencies.
6. Retail stores and establishments, including the following:
Apparel stores.
Art supply stores and galleries.
Bakeries and confectioneries.
Bookstores.
Camera stores and photographic studios.
Candy stores.
Chinaware and glassware stores.
Delicatessens and specialty food stores.
Drugstores.
Florists.
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Gift shops.
Hobby stores.
Jewelry stores.
Leather goods stores.
Music and record stores.
Newsstands and tobacco stores.
Photographic studios.
Sporting goods stores.
Toy stores.
Variety stores.
Yardage and dry goods stores.
7. Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of products
specifically for sale on the premises.
Cocktail lounges and bars.
Coffee shops.
Fountains and sandwich shops.
Restaurants.
8. Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on second floors above -grade,
subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of
chapter 16 of this title:
Dog kennels.
Electronics sales and repair shops.
Household appliance stores.
Liquor stores.
Luggage stores.
Meeting rooms.
Outdoor patios.
Theaters.
Type Ill employee housing units (EHU) as provided in chapter 13 of this title.
12-7B-5: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; ABOVE SECOND FLOOR:
A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on any floor above the second
floor above grade:
Lodges.
Multiple-family residential dwellings.
Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on any floor above the second
floor above , subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with
the provisions of chapter 16 of this title. Any permitted or conditional use which
eliminates any existing dwelling or accommodation unit, or any portion thereof, shall
require a conditional use permit. Such uses may include:
1. Retail stores and establishments, including the following:
Apparel stores.
Art supply stores and galleries.
Bakeries and confectioneries.
Bookstores.
Camera stores and photographic studios.
Chinaware and glassware stores.
Delicatessens and specialty food stores.
Drugstores.
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Electronics sales and repair shops.
Florists.
Gift shops.
Hobby stores.
Jewelry stores.
Leather goods stores.
Liquor stores.
Luggage stores.
Music and record stores.
Newsstands and tobacco stores.
Photographic studios.
Sporting good stores.
Stationery stores.
Toy stores.
Variety stores.
Yardage and dry goods stores.
2. Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of products
specifically for sale on the premises.
Cocktail lounges and bars.
Coffee shops.
Fountains and sandwich shops.
Restaurants.
3. Professional offices, business offices, and studios.
4. Banks and financial institutions.
5. Personal services and repair shops, including the following:
Beauty and barber shops.
Business and office services.
Small appliance repair shops.
Tailors and dressmakers.
Travel and ticket agencies.
6. Theaters.
7. Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in subsections
B 1 through B5 of this section in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this
title, so long as they do not encourage vehicular traffic.
8. Type 111 employee housing units (EHU) as provided in chapter 13 of this title.
Section 3. Article12-71-1, Lionshead Mixed Use 1, of Vail Town Code (in part) is
hereby amended as follows (text that is to be deleted is s#-dsken, text that is to be added is bold,
and Sections of text that are not amended may be omitted):
12-7H-2: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL:
A. Definition: T?asen4ent" OF'VaFden level" shall be definer) as, 4
that is entire4e or- substangally below gFade.
B-A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden levels
within a structure:
Banks and financial institutions.
Child daycare centers.
Commercial ski storage.
Eating and drinking establishments.
Personal services and repair shops.
Professional offices, business offices and studios.
Public or private lockers and storage.
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Recreation facilities.
Retail establishments.
Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services.
Travel and ticket agencies.
Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this subsection,
in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
C. B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden levels
within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the
provisions of chapter 16 of this title.
Accommodation units.
Attached accommodation units.
Conference facilities and meeting rooms.
Liquor stores.
Lodges.
Major arcades.
Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional fee clubs, lodge
dwelling units, and employee housing units (type 111 (EHU) as provided in chapter 13 of
this title).
Radio, TV stores, and repair shops.
Theaters.
Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this subsection,
in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
12-7H-3: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; FIRST FLOOR OR STREET LEVEL:
Ilefinition.- The '*St fGGF" OF '?strnnt !n!h 1! h d fld- that a-s
#90F of the b0ding that
iS IGGated at grade eF -street (_9, along a pedestrian;??)?
A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street level
within a structure:
Banks, with walk-up teller facilities.
Child daycare centers.
Eating and drinking establishments.
Recreation facilities.
Retail stores and establishments.
Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services.
Travel and ticket agencies.
Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this subsection,
in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street level
floor within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance
with the provisions of chapter 16 of this title:
Accommodation units.
Attached accommodation units.
Beauty and barber shops.
Conference facilities and meeting rooms.
Electronics sales and repair shops.
Financial institutions, other than banks.
Liquor stores.
Lodges.
Major arcades.
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Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional fee clubs, lodge
dwelling units, and employee housing units (type 111 (EHU) as provided in chapter 13 of
this title).
Temporary business offices.
Theaters.
Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this subsection,
in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
Section 4. Article12-7H, Lionshead Mixed Use 2, of Vail Town Code (in part) is
hereby amended as follows (text that is to be deleted is stFieken, text that is to be added is bold,
and Sections of text that are not amended may be omitted):
12-71-2: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL:
A. Definition.- The 'basement" Gr'lgaF en level" °h # be r!r'fino.I +
6- A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden
levels within a structure:
Banks and financial institutions.
Child daycare centers.
Commercial ski storage.
Eating and drinking establishments.
Personal services and repair shops.
Professional offices, business offices and studios.
Public or private lockers and storage.
Recreation facilities.
Retail establishments.
Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services.
Travel and ticket agencies.
Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this -title.
B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden
levels within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this title:
Conference facilities and meeting rooms.
Electronics sales and repair shops.
Liquor stores.
Lodges and accommodation units.
Major arcades.
Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional fee clubs, lodge
dwelling units, and employee housing units (type III (EHU) as provided in chapter 13
of this title).
Theaters.
Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
12-71-3: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; FIRST FLOOR OR STREET LEVEL:
n n rr rr
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B. A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level within a structure:
Banks, with walk-up teller facilities.
Child daycare centers.
Eating and drinking establishments.
Recreation facilities.
Retail stores and establishments.
Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services.
Travel and ticket agencies.
Type IV employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
& B. Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level floor within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this title:
Beauty and barber shops.
Conference facilities and meeting rooms.
Electronics sales and repair shops.
Financial institutions, other than banks.
Liquor stores.
Lodges and accommodation units.
Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional fee clubs, lodge
dwelling units, and employee housing units (type 111 (EHU) as provided in chapter 13
of this title).
Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title.
Section 5. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or
phrases be declared invalid.
Section 6. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 7. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in this
ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that
occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or
proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of
any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or
superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 8. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall
not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore
repealed.
9 Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, second reading
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18th day of December, 2007 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 8th day of January, 2008, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor
Attest:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 8th day of January, 2008.
Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor
Attest:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
10 Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, second reading
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 8, 2008
SUBJECT: Second reading of Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007, an ordinance approving a
major amendment to a Special Development District, pursuant to Section 12-9A-
10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an amendment to
Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, for the
specific purpose to allow for the remodel and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominium building, located at 416 Vail Valley Drive; Lot A, Block 3 and Tract F,
Vail Village 5th Filing (PEC07-0038)
Applicant: Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums Home Owners Association,
represented by Pylman & Associates, Inc.
Planner: Scot Hunn
1. SUMMARY
The Applicant, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums Home Owners Association, represented
by Pylman & Associates, Inc., requests second reading of Ordinance No. 40, Series of
2007, an ordinance approving a major amendment to a Special Development District,
pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an
amendment to Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, for
the specific purpose of allowing the remodel and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominium building, located at 416 Vail Valley Drive; Lot A; Block 3 and Tract F, Vail
Village 5th Filing (PEC07-0038).
II. BACKGROUND
On November 26, 2007, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission voted
5-0-1 (Pierce recused) to forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, of the
request to amend Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums,
to the Vail Town Council.
Specifically, the Applicant proposes this amendment to allow for the addition of a forth
story to the existing three story building, and to allow for the comprehensive remodel of the
entire property. Expansion of the building will allow for a corresponding increase in the
number of dwelling units from fourteen (14) to sixteen (16), as well as an increase in the
number of attached accommodation units from twenty-one (21) to twenty-four (24). The
remodel is also proposed to allow for the expansion of certain existing units, the expansion
and enhancement of common lobby area and the addition of one (1) on-site employee
housing unit.
On December 18, 2007, the Vail Town Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance
No. 40, Series of 2007, on first reading.
IV
Since first reading by the Council, additional information has been collected which effect
previously recommended conditions of approval. Staff recommends the following
substantive changes be made to the ordinance in order to clarify and correct conditions of
approval. Text deletions are shown in 6tFikeethreu9h font; proposed text is shown in bold:
"The Developer shall address the following conditions of approval prior to release of a full
building permit, requesting a temporary certificate of occupancy, or a final certificate of
occupancy:
9. The Developer shall prepare a Rams-Horn Lodae Condominiums Art in Public
Places Plan, for input and comment by the Town of Vail Art in Public Places Board,
prior to the request for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Subject to the
above input and comment by the Art in Public Places Board, the Applicant will work
with Town Staff to determine the type and location of the art to be provided. Said
Plan shall include the funding f,,. a inimu of_ta sepaFat the proposed
location, conceptual design, budget and funding for a minimum of one (1)
public art improvement public art improvements to be developed in conjunction
with the Rams-Horn Lodge Condominium project.
10. The Developer shall be assessed an impact fee of $6,508 $26,000 for the net
increase in p.m. traffic generation as determined by the Town of Vail Public Works
Department, as
esf to QGGt Hupp, and dated oyemher 49, 7007- (attachment
n of the November 76 200T, memerandum to the Town of Va# P4anning an
E-nvironmental Commission). Said impact fee shall be paid in full prior to issuance
of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the project.
In summary, condition number ten has been revised to reflect a re-calculation of the traffic
impact fee by the Town Engineer. This figure was re-calculated after Staff had drafted the
first reading of Ordinance No. 40, Series 2007, to more accurately reflect the number of
peak hour trips generated by the increase in density for the project.
Also, condition number nine was revised due to feedback and direction given to the
Applicant by the Art In Public Places Board; Staff was in error in drafting the condition for
the first reading of Ordinance No. 40, Series 2007. Specifically, prior to drafting the
Ordinance, the AIPP Board agreed with the Applicant during a public meeting that one
public art project shall be incorporated into a proposed site wall running along the south
side of the project, and visible from the public way (sidewalk along Vail Valley Drive) and
that no further "requirement" for public art will be necessary or appropriate for the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the Town Council approves
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007, on second reading, an ordinance approving a major
amendment to a Special Development District, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment
Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an amendment to Special Development District
No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, for the specific purpose to allow for the
remodel and addition to the Rams-Horn Lodge Condominium building, located at 416 Vail
Valley Drive; Lot A, Block 3 and Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing, and setting forth details in
regard thereto. Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria noted in
the November 26, 2007, Staff memorandum to the. Planning and Environmental
Commission and the evidence and testimony presented.
Should the Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007, on second
reading, the Community Development Department recommends the Town Council makes
the following findings:
"The Town Council finds that the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of
the Council, based upon the evidence and testimony presented:
That the amendment is consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and
policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the
development objectives of the Town, based upon the review outlined in
Section V111 of the Staffs November 26, 2007, memorandum to the
Planning and Environmental Commission; and
2. That the amendment is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and
appropriate for the surrounding areas, based upon the review outlined in
Section Vlll of the Staff's November 26, 2007, memorandum to the
Planning and Environmental Commission; and
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious
development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its
natural environment and its established character as a resort and
residential community of the highest quality, based upon the review outlined
in Section Vlll of the Staffs November 26, 2007, memorandum to the
Planning and Environmental Commission."
IV.
ACTION REQUIRED OF COUNCIL
The Town Council can vote to approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No.
40, Series of 2007, upon second reading.
V. ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance 40, Series of 2007 (as revised)
ORDINANCE NO. 40
SERIES OF 2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR SDD NO. 17, RAMS-HORN LODGE CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 12-9A-10, VAIL TOWN CODE,TO ALLOW FOR THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF THE
RAMS-HORN LODGE CONDOMINIUMS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD
THERETO.
WHEREAS, Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations permits major amendments to
previously approved development plans for Special Development Districts; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to amend and re-establish the Development
Plan for the "Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums", located within certain parcels of property with
the Town known as Lot A, Block 3, Vail Village 5th Filing and part of Tract F-1, Vail Village 5th
Filing and part of vacated Hanson Ranch Road right-of-way known as Parcel RH, to allow for the
construction of the proposed addition and remodel to the existing property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed major amendment to the Special Development District is in the
best interest of the Town as it meets the Town's development objectives as identified in the Vail
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Developer agrees to complete certain off-site improvements as public
benefits including, but not limited to, a paved sidewalk connection and associated streetscape
and landscape improvements generally along the east side of Vail Valley Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Developer agrees to prepare a Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums Art in
Public Places Plan, inclusive of details for public art to be integrated into an approved site wall
along the south property line of Lot A, Block 3, Vail Village 5th Filing, for input and comment by
the Town of Vail Art in Public Places Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Zoning Regulations, the
Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the major amendment
application and has submitted its recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council; and
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007
WHEREAS, all notices as required by the Vail Town Code have been sent to the
appropriate parties; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the best interest of the public health,
safety, and welfare to amend and re-establish the Development Plan for Special Development
District No. 17, "Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. District Amended and Re-established
Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, is established
for development on three parcels of land, legally described as Lot A, Block 3, Vail Village
5th Filing and part of Tract F-1, Vail Village 5th Filing and part of vacated Hanson Ranch
Road right-of-way known as Parcel RH, which comprise a total of 33,559 square feet
(0.77 acres) in the Vail Village area of the Town of Vail. Said parcels may be referred to
as "SDD No. 17". Special Development District No. 17 shall continue to be reflected as
such on the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Vail. The underlying zoning for Special
Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, shall remain Public
Accommodation (PA) District.
Section 2. Approved Development Plan
An approved development plan is the principal document in guiding the development,
uses and activities of a special development district. The Vail Town Council finds that the
Approved Development Plan for Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums, complies with each of the requirements set forth in Sections 12-9A-5 and
12-9A-6 of the Town Code of Vail. The Approved Development Plan for Special
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 2
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Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, shall be comprised of
materials submitted in accordance with Section 12-9A-5 of the Town Code of Vail and
those plans prepared by Fritzlen Pierce Architects, entitled "Rams-Horn Lodae", dated
November 26, 2007.
Section 3. Development Standards
In conjunction with the Approved Development Plan described in Section 2 herein, the
following development standards are hereby approved by the Vail Town Council. These
standards are incorporated in the Approved Development Plan to protect the integrity of
the development of Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums. The development standards for Special Development District No. 17,
Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums are described below:
A. Permitted, Conditional, and Accessory Uses: The permitted, conditional,
and accessory uses allowed in Special Development District No. 17, Rams-
Horn Lodge Condominiums, shall be those uses listed in Sections 12-7A-2,
12-7A-3, and 12-7A-4 of the Town Code of Vail, as may be amended.
B. Lot Area: The minimum lot area for Special Development District No. 17,
Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, shall be 33,559 square feet (0.77 acres).
C. Setbacks: The minimum setbacks for Special Development District No. 17,
Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums, shall be as indicated on the Rams-Horn
Lodge Condominiums Approved Development Plan, described in Section 2
herein.
D. Height: The maximum allowable building height for Special Development
District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums shall be fifty-six feet (56'),
and as indicated on the Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums Approved
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 3
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Development Plan, described in Section 2 herein.
E. Density Control: The maximum allowable Gross Residential Floor Area
(GRFA) for Special Development District No. 17, Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums shall be 44,040 square feet, pursuant to Section 12-7-8,
Density Control, Vail Town Code; and the maximum allowable density shall
be sixteen (16) dwelling units, twenty-four (24) attached accommodation
units, and one (1) Type III Employee Housing Unit, and as indicated on the
Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums Approved Development Plan, dated
November 26, 2007.
F. Site Coverage: The maximum allowable site coverage shall be thirty-two
percent (32.%) of the total lot area, or 10,723 square feet, and as indicated
on the Rams-Horn Lodge Condominium Approved Development Plan,
described in Section 2 herein.
G. Landscaping and Site Development: At least thirty percent (30%) or
10,062 square feet of the total lot area shall be landscaped. In no
instance shall the hardscaped areas of the development site exceed
twenty percent (20%) of the minimum landscaped area. The landscaping
and site development shall be as indicated on the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums Approved Development Plan, described in Section 2
herein.
H. Parking and Loading: The minimum number of off-street parking spaces
shall be thirty-seven (37) and the minimum number of loading and delivery
bays shall be one (1), and as indicated on the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominium Approved Development Plan, described in Section 2
herein.
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 4
Section 4. Conditions of Approval
The following conditions of approval shall become part of the Town's approval of the
establishment of Special Development District No 17, Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums.
The Developer shall address the following conditions of approval prior to submitting a
building permit application (grading permit/excavation permit shall constitute a building
permit):
1. The Developer shall submit a final exterior building materials list, typical wall
sections, architectural specifications, and a complete color rendering for review and
approval of the Design Review Board, prior to submitting a building permit
application to the Town of Vail Community Development Department.
2. The Developer shall submit a rooftop mechanical equipment plan for review and
approval by the Design Review Board prior to submitting a building permit application
to the Town of Vail Community Development Department. All rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be incorporated into the overall design of the hotel and enclosed
and visually screened from public view.
3. The Developer shall submit a Construction Staging plan for Town review and
approval prior to, or concurrent with, submittal of a building permit application to the
Town of Vail Community Development Department. The plan will satisfactorily
demonstrate compliance with any and all staging and access requirements pursuant
to Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code.
4. The Developer shall provide detailed civil plans, profiles, details, limits of disturbance.
and construction fence for review and civil approval by the Department of Public
Works, prior to submittal of a building permit.
5. The Developer shall submit a written letter of approval from the utility companies
permitting encroachments into any and all platted utility easements prior to
submitting a building permit application to the Community Development Department.
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 5
The Developer shall address the following conditions of approval prior to release of a full
building permit, requesting a temporary certificate of occupancy, or a final certificate of
occupancy:
1. The Developer shall pay in full, the employee mitigation housing fee in lieu, in the
amount of $111,462 prior to the issuance of the building permit for Rams-Horn
Lodge Condominiums.
2. The Developer shall provide a 5 foot-wide, non-heated concrete pedestrian walkway
along the east side of Vail Valley Drive, commencing approximately at the point at
which the 8,185' contour elevation mark intersects with the existing pedestrian
walkway, according to the topographic survey map for Lot A, Block 3, Vail Village 5th
Filing and part of Tract F-1, Vail Village 5th Filing, created by Intermountain
Engineering, dated May 4, 2005, and as shown on sheet A100, Vicinity Map, on
plans by Fritzlen Pierce Architects, dated November 26, 2007; and extending
northward across that portion of vacated Hanson Ranch Road adjacent to and to the
north of Lot A, Block 3, Vail Village 5th Filing, for a total distance of approximately
eighty (80') feet. (All work related to providing these improvements including street
lights, retaining walls, utility relocation, curb and gutter, drainage and landscaping
shall be included within a plan, which is to be submitted for review and approval by
the Town and the Design Review Board prior to submittal of a building permit
application).
3. The Developer shall submit a tree protection plan prepared by a Certified Consulting
Arborist to the Design Review Board for review and approval prior to final approval
by the Board of the proposed project. Upon acceptance of the tree protection by the
Design Review Board, the Developer shall submit a written agreement between the
applicants and their contractor, to the Town of Vail Community Development, stating
that all mitigation measures recommended by the Certified Consulting Arborist will be
implemented and strictly adhered to by the applicants and their contractors
throughout the duration of the construction process. The written agreement shall be
approved and accepted prior to the issuance of a building permit for this project.
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 6
4. The Developer shall address any and all written final comments of the Town of Vail
Public Works Department outlined in the memorandum to Scot Hunn, dated
November 19, 2007, prior to the issuance of a building permit for this project.
5. The Developer shall provide deed-restricted housing that complies with the Town of
Vail Employee Housing requirements (Chapter 12-13) for a minimum of one (1)
employee on the Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums development site, and that said
deed-restricted employee housing shall be made available for occupancy, and that
the deed restrictions shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder, prior
to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums. The required Type III deed-restricted employee housing unit shall
not be eligible for resale and the unit shall be owned and operated by the Lodge and
said ownership shall transfer with the deed to the Lodge property.
6. The Developer shall submit a comprehensive sign program proposal for the Rams-
Horn Lodge Condominiums for review and approval by the Design Review Board,
prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the project.
7. The Developer shall post a bond to provide financial security for 150% of the total
cost of the required off-site public improvements. The bond shall be in place with the
Town prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the project.
8. The Developer shall prepare and submit all applicable roadway and drainage
easements for dedication to the Town for review and approval by the Town Attorney.
All easements shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office
prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the project.
9. The Developer shall prepare a Rams-Horn Lodge Condominiums Art in Public
Places Plan, for input and comment by the Town of Vail Art in Public Places Board,
prior to the request for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Subject to the above
input and comment by the Art in Public Places Board, the Applicant will work with
Town Staff to determine the type and location of the art to be provided. Said Plan
shall include the proposed location, conceptual design, budget and funding for a
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 7'
minimum of one.(1) public art improvement to be developed in conjunction with the
Rams-Horn Lodge Condominium project.
10. The Developer shall be assessed an impact fee of $26,000 for the net increase in
p.m. traffic generation as determined by the Town of Vail Public Works Department.
Said impact fee shall be paid in full prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy for the project.
11. That the Developer shall commence initial construction of the Rams-Horn Lodge
Condominiums within three (3) years from the time of its final approval at second
reading of the ordinance amending and re-establishing Special Development District
No. 17, and continue diligently toward the completion of the project. If the Developer
does not begin and diligently work toward the completion of the special development
district or any stage of the special development district within the time limits imposed,
the approval of said special development district shall be void. The Planning and
Environmental Commission and Town Council shall review the special development
district upon submittal of an application to reestablish the special development
district following the procedures outlined in Section 12-9A-4, Vail Town Code.
Section 5. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Vail Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 6. The Vail Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail
and the inhabitants thereof. The Council's finding, determination and declaration is
based upon the review of the criteria prescribed by the Town Code of Vail and the
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 $
evidence and testimony presented in consideration of this ordinance.
Section 7. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code of Vail as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 8. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or
part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18th day of December, 2007 and
a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 8th day of January, 2008,
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 9
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING
AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 8th day of January, 2008.
Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor
Attest:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 40, Series of 2007 10
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 8, 2008
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, an ordinance repealing
and re-enacting Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2004, establishing Special
Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, and setting forth details in regard
thereto.
Applicant: Manor Vail, represented by Zehren and Associates
Planner: Warren Campbell
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, an ordinance repealing
and re-enacting Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2004, establishing Special
Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. The purpose of Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, is to allow for a
change in the number of dwelling units, located at 595 Vail Valley Drive, by
combining two approved units into a single unit.
The Staff and applicant are requesting that the Town Council listen to a
presentation on the proposed ordinance and approve Ordinance No. 41, Series
of 2007, upon second reading (Attachment A).
II. BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2007, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission held a public hearing on a request for a major amendment to
Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail. The purpose of the major
amendment is to reduce' the maximum number of allowable dwelling units by
from 139 to 138 dwelling units, located at 595 Vail Valley Drive (Manor Vail
Condominiums)/Lots A, B, & C, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in
regard thereto.
Upon review of the request, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted
6-0-0 to forward a recommendation of approval of the request to amend Special
Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, to the Vail Town Council, with the
following findings:
"That the proposal to amend Special Development District No. 38, Manor
Vail Lodge, complies with the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-
9A-8 of the Vail Town Code. Furthermore, the applicant has
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demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commission, based upon the
testimony and evidence presented during the public hearing, that any
adverse effects of the requested deviations from the development
standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits
provided. Lastly, the Commission finds that the request is consistent with
the development goals and objectives of the Town.
That the proposed additional six dwelling units over allowable in the High
Density Multiple-Family zone district is in conformance with applicable
elements of the Vail Comprehensive Master Plan.
That the development is in compliance with the purposes of the High
Density Multiple-Family zone district, that the proposal is consistent with
applicable elements of the Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Land Use
Plan, and the Vail Streetscape Master Plan, and that the proposal does
not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the
neighborhood, and that the proposal substantially complies with other
applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan."
On December 18, 2007, the Council unanimously voted to approve Ordinance
No. 41, Series of 2007, upon first reading.
III. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007,
upon second reading.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the Vail Town
Council approves Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, on second reading.
V. ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance 41, Series of 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 41
Series of 2007
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 24, SERIES OF 2004,
ESTABLISHING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 38, MANOR VAIL, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE A, SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT (SDD) DISTRICT, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 12, ZONING
TITLE, TOWN CODE OF VAIL, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
. WHEREAS, Title 12, Zoning Title, Chapter 9, Article A, Special Development (SDD) District,
Town Code of Vail establishes a procedure for amending special development districts; and
WHEREAS, Manor Vail Lodge has submitted an application to the Town of Vail Community
Development Department to amend Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, to facilitate
the redevelopment of an existing lodge; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail held a public
hearing on December 10, 2007, on the application to amend Special Development District No. 38,
Manor Vail, in accordance with the provisions of the Town Code of Vail; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the
Town of Vail found that the request complies with the design criteria prescribed in the Title 12,
Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, and furthers the development objectives of the Town of Vail;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of. Vail has forwarded
a recommendation of approval, by a vote of 6-0-0 of this request for a major amendment to reduce
the maximum number of dwelling units from 139 to 138 for Special Development District No. 38,
Manor Vail, to the Vail Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the request to amend Special Development
District No. 38, Manor Vail, complies with the design criteria prescribed in the Title 12, Zoning Title,
Town Code of Vail; and provides a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses
consistent with municipal development objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public health, safety, and
welfare to adopt Ordinance No. 41, Series of 2007, which repeals and re-enacts Ordinance No. 24,
Series of 2004, which established Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, in the Town of
Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. District Established
Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge, is established for development
Ordinance No. 41, Series 2007
Attachment A
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on one parcel of land, legally described as Lots A, Manor Vail Subdivision, which
comprise a total of 236,536.4 square feet (5.43 acres) in the Vail Village area of the
Town of Vail. Said parcels may be referred to as "SDD No. 38'". Special Development
District No 38 shall be reflected as such on the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Vail.
The underlying zoning for Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge, shall
be High Density Multiple-Family (HDMF) District.
Section 2. Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge, Approved
Development Plan
An approved development plan is the principal document in guiding the development,
uses and activities of a special development district. The Vail Town Council finds that the
Approved Development. Plan for Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge,
complies with each of the requirements set forth in Sections 12-9A-5 and 12-9A-6 of the
Town Code of Vail. The Approved Development Plan for Special Development District
No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge, shall be comprised of materials submitted in accordance with
Section 12-9A-5 of the Town Code of Vail and those plans prepared by Zehren and
Associates, entitled "Manor Vail Condominiums. Studio, and Manor House
Addition/Renovation", dated October 19, 2004, and the revisions entitled Manor Vail
Condominiums: Issue Y - SDD Amendment" dated November 19, 2007.
Section 3. Development Standards
In conjunction with the Approved Development Plan described in Section 2 herein, the
following development standards are hereby approved by the Vail Town Council. These
standards are incorporated in the Approved Development Plan to protect the integrity of
the development of Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge. The
development standards for Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge are
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described below:
A. Permitted, Conditional, and Accessory Uses: The permitted, conditional,
and accessory uses allowed in Special Development District No. 38,
Manor Vail Lodge, shall be those uses listed in Sections 12-61-1-2, 12-6H-
3, and 12-61-1-4 of the Town Code of Vail, as may be amended.
B. Lot Area: The minimum lot area for Special Development District No. 38,
Manor Vail Lodge, shall be 236,536.4 square feet (5.43 acres).
C. Setbacks: The minimum setbacks for Special Development District No.
38, Manor Vail Lodge, shall be as indicated on the Manor Vail Lodge
Approved Development Plan, described in Section 2 herein.
D. Height: The maximum allowable building height for Special Development
District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge shall be fifty-seven and four tenths
(57.4'), and as indicated on the Manor Vail Lodge Approved Development
Plan, described in Section 2 herein.
E. Density Control: The maximum allowable Gross Residential Floor Area
(GRFA) for Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge, shall
be 164,321 square feet and the maximum allowable density shall be one
hundred thirty-eight (138) dwelling units, twenty (20) attached
accommodation units, and one (1) Type III Employee Housing Unit, and
as indicated on the Manor Vail Lodge Approved Development Plan, dated
October 19, 2004 and November 19, 2007. Said Gross Residential Floor
Area (GRFA) shall be allocated as follows:
• Dwelling Unit (138) - 163,691.0 square feet
• Type III Employee Housing Unit (1) - 630.0 square feet
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Total 164,321.0 square feet
F. Site Coverage: The maximum allowable site coverage shall be forty and
six tenths percent (40.6%) or 95,744 square feet of the total lot area, and
as indicated on the Manor Vail Lodge Approved Development Plan,
described in Section 2 herein.
G. Landscaping and Site Development: At least forty and a half percent
(40.6%) or 95,979 square feet of the total lot area shall be landscaped. In
no instance shall the hardscaped areas of the development site exceed
twenty percent (20%) of the minimum landscaped area. The landscaping
and site development shall be as indicated on the Manor Vail Lodge
Approved Development Plan, described in Section 2 herein.
H. Parking and Loading: The minimum number of off-street parking spaces
shall be two hundred fifty-one (251) of which thirty-two (32) will be include
in a private parking club and the minimum number of loading and delivery
bays shall be two (2), and as indicated on the Manor Vail Lodge Approved
Development Plan, described in Section 2 herein.
Section 4. Conditions of Approval
The Applicant and Developer, agrees to comply to the following conditions of approval,
which shall be part of the Town's approval of the establishment of Special Development
District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge:
Prior to Second Readina of Ordinance
1. That the developer meets with the Town staff and prepares a memorandum of
understanding outlining the responsibilities and requirements of the required off-site
improvements, prior to second reading of the ordinance approving the establishment
of Special Development District No 38, Manor Vail Lodge. This memorandum of
understanding shall include, but not be limited to, all streetscape improvements
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along Vail Valley Drive and Hanson Ranch Road, details for the improvement of Mill
Creek, and details for funding and establishment of a Town of Vail Streetscape
Master Plan for Gore Creek Drive east of Vail Valley Drive and Chalet Road. The
Developer Improvement Agreement shall be signed by all parties prior to issuance of
a building permit.
Prior to Final DRB Review
2. That the developer submits a final exterior building materials list, typical wall section,
architectural specifications, and a complete color rendering for review and approval
of the Design Review Board, prior to submittal of an application for a building permit.
3. That the developer submits a rooftop mechanical equipment plan for review and
approval by the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a building permit. All
rooftop mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the overall design of the
lodge and enclosed and visually screened from public view.
Prior to Submittina for a Buildina Permit
4. That the developer shall provide detailed civil plans, profiles, details, limits of
disturbance and construction fence for review and civil approval by the Department
of Public Works, prior to submittal of a building permit.
5. That the developer addresses the written final comments of the Town of Vail Public
Works Department outlined in the memorandum from the Town of Vail Public Works
Department, dated September 2, 2004, prior to submitting an application to the Town
of Vail Community Department for the issuance of a building permit for this project.
6. That the approval of the conditional use permits is not valid unless an ordinance
approving the associated special development district amendment request is
approved on second reading.
7. That the developer shall be assessed an impact fee of $5,000 for the net increase in
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p.m. traffic generation as determined by the Town of Vail Public Works Department,
as addressed in Attachment E of the September 13, 2004, memorandum. The
applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Manor Vail Lodge Redevelopment will
generate seventeen (17) additional peak trips and agrees to pay the Town a Traffic
Impact Fee of $5,000 per peak generated trip, for a total of $85,000. The applicants
further acknowledge and agree that the payment by East West to the Town of the
entire amount of the Traffic Impact Fee ($85,000) shall be a condition to the
issuance of a building permit for the Manor Vail Redevelopment. This fee shall be
used to pay for public traffic improvements on the South Frontage Road, Vail Valley
Drive, Chalet Road, and East Gore Creek Drive as deemed necessary to alleviate
traffic impacts.
8. The applicant agrees to contribute $100,000 to the construction of streetscape
improvement along Gore Creek Drive and Chalet Road. The Town and the applicant
agree that the $100,000 contribution shall be deposited in an escrow account with
instructions to restrict use of these funds to the streetscape improvement project in
the above-referenced locations. Escrow instructions will also dictate that any portion
of the $100,000 remaining in the account the day after the 10-year anniversary of the
initial contribution shall be refunded to the applicant. The Parties acknowledge that
the Town will be responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of the
streetscape improvement project and that the applicant's role in the streetscape
project is strictly limited to the contributions outlined above. The Town
acknowledges that the streetscape improvement plan must be reviewed by the
neighboring homeowners associations and that the Town will reasonably incorporate
feedback from these associations and the applicant into the final plan. The entire
amount of the Streetscape Improvements to Gore Creek Drive and Chalet Road fee
($100,000) shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of a building permit for
the Manor Vail Redevelopment.
Prior to Reauestina a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
9. The applicant, with the input of staff, shall design and construct an extension to the
existing sidewalk located in the vicinity of the existing bus stop along Vail Valley
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Drive. The new sidewalk shall extend onto the 430 square foot parcel which will be
deeded to the Town from Manor Vail on the southeast corner of the property. The
design of the sidewalk shall be depicted on the building permit set of drawings.
10. That the developer posts a bond to provide financial security for 125% of the total
cost of the required off-site public improvements. The bond shall be in place with the
Town prior to the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. This includes but
is not limited to the proposed raised pedestrian walkways across Vail Valley Drive,
resurfacing of the tennis courts if granted permission to stage upon them, and Ford
Park pedestrian pathway reconstruction.
11. That the developer shall prepare and submit all applicable roadway and drainage
easements for dedication to the Town for review and approval by the Town Attorney.
All easements shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office
prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. This includes but is not
limited to the easement required for the relocated Ford Park pedestrian pathway.
12. That the developer provides deed-restricted housing that complies with the Town of
Vail Employee Housing requirements (Chapter 12-13) for a minimum of four (4)
employees on the Manor Vail Lodge development site, and that said deed-restricted
employee housing shall be made available for occupancy, and that the deed
restrictions shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder, prior to
issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the Manor Vail Lodge. The
required Type III deed-restricted employee housing units shall not be eligible for
resale and that the units be owned and operated by the hotel and that said
ownership shall transfer with the deed to the hotel property.
13. That the developer receives an easement from the Town for those improvements
which would be located within Town of Vail property on the rear of Building C.
14. That the parking club be limited to 32 spaces to allow for the elimination to the two
parallel parking spaces to the north of Building A and the one parking space in the
loading delivery area at the rear of Building B. That the sale of the parking spaces
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within the club occur as outlined in the proposal.
15. That the developer shall commence initial construction of the Manor Vail Lodge
improvements within three years from the time of its final approval at second reading
of the ordinance establishing Special Development District No. 38, and continue
diligently toward the completion of the project. If the developer does not begin and
diligently work toward the completion of the special development'district or any stage
of the special development district within the time limits imposed, the approval of
said special development district shall be void. The Planning and Environmental
Commission and Town Council shall review the special development district upon
submittal of an application to reestablish the special development district following
the procedures outlined in Section 12-9A-4, Vail Town Code.
Remain in place after occuoancv is aranted
16. The Manor Vail Condominium Association will maintain a working front desk for the
purpose of conducting hotel like operations for a period of no less then ten (10)
years from the date of this SDD approval, which will facilitate the continuance of the
rental program at Manor Vail Lodge. This condition helps to achieve the municipal
objective of insuring tax generation by establishing an active rental program for a
condominium project.
Section 5. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Vail Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each park, section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 6. The Vail Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail
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and the inhabitants thereof. The Council's finding, determination and declaration is
based upon the review of the criteria prescribed by the Town Code of Vail and the
evidence and testimony presented in consideration of this ordinance.
Section 7. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code of Vail as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 8. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or
part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18th day of December, 2007 and
a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 8th day of January,;2008,
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 41, Series 2007 9
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this
8t" day of January, 2008.
Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor
Attest:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
ordinance No. 41, Series 2007 10
ORDINANCE NO. 42
SERIES OF 2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3, VAIL TOWN CODE
REGARDING CRIMINAL INJURY TO PROPERTY, LARCENY, FRAUD AND
RELATED OFFENSES; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD
THERETO
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of
Colorado (the "Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and
existing under laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the
"Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council")
have been elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS effective July 1, 2007, C.R.S. Section 18-1-501 provides that a
criminal mischief charge with a value of less than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) is a misdemeanor criminal matter; and
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2007, C.R.S. Section 18-4-401(8) increased
a municipality's concurrent power to prohibit theft, by ordinance, of a thing of
value from less than five hundred dollars to less than one thousand dollars; and
WHEREAS, the crimes of criminal injury to property and larceny are a
matter of concern to the Town and the Council finds that, to the extent The Town
of Vail Municipal Court has jurisdiction over such crimes, they can be more
effectively and efficiently handled locally.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT;
Section 1. Section 6-3E-1, Vail Town Code, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
6-3E-1: CRIMINAL INJURY TO PROPERTY:
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly injure, deface, mutilate, remove, pull
down, break, or in any way interfere with, molest, desecrate or destroy any
property belonging to or under control of the Town or any person, with a value of
less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), within the limits of the town.
Section 2. Section 6-313-2A, Vail Town Code, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Ordinance No. 42, Series 2007
6-313-2: LARCENY, FRAUD AND RELATED OFFENSES:
A. Definitions:
LARCENY: To take or exercise control over property of another having a value of
less than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) without authorization or by threat or
deception; and
1. With the intention to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit
of such property; or
2. To knowingly use, conceal or abandon such property in a manner so as
to deprive the owner permanently of its use or benefit; or
3. To knowingly demand any consideration for which one is not legally
entitled as a condition of restoring such property to the owner.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY: Any golf course, tennis court or any recreational
property, or any related property facility or thing whatsoever.
SKIING FACILITY: Any ski tow, ski lift, gondola, or any related property or facility.
SKIING SERVICE: Service and instruction offered or provided by any ski
instructor or ski school, and any service offered or provided in connection with
any skiing facility.
Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby
declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed,
any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by
virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall
not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded
unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or
ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
Ordinance No. 42, Series 2007
Section 6. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town
of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND
ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 98th day of
December, 2007, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set
for the 8th day of January, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Dick Cleveland, Town Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
IN FULL this 8th day of January, 2008.
Dick Cleveland, Town Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 42, Series 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 43
SERIES OF 2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3, VAIL TOWN CODE,
REGARDING PARKING INFRACTIONS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN _
REGARD THERETO
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the
"Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation organized and existing under laws of the
State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have
been duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that certain text amendments to the Vail Town
Code relating to the Town's parking regulations are necessary to more effectively
enforce the current parking policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Title 7, Chapter 3, Article D. Parking Infractions, Vail Town Code, is
hereby amended to read follows:
ARTICLE D. PARKING INFRACTIONS
SECTION:
7-3D-1: Penalties
7-3D-2: Late Fees
7-3D-3: Time Limited Parking
7-3D-4: Abuse of Parking Facilities
7-3D-5: Unauthorized Parking Prohibited
7-3D-6: Parking in Space Required
7-3D-7: Driver and Owner Liable for Violation
7-3D-8: Initiation
7-3D-1: PENALTIES:
Every person who is convicted of, who admits liability for, or against whom a judgment is
entered for a parking violation, shall be fined or penalized up to one hundred dollars
($100.00) with a fee schedule set by the Town of Vail Municipal Court.
7-3D-2: LATE FEES:
Whenever enforcement is initiated by the issuance of a parking ticket and a fine or a
penalty is not received by the Municipal Court, or the owner or driver does not appear in
the municipal court to set a hearing on the allegation within twenty one (21) days of the
date of issue, the fine or penalty as set forth in section 7-3D-1 of this article shall be
increased by a late fee to be set by the Municipal Court.
Ordinance No. 43, Series 2007
7-3D-3: TIME LIMITED PARKING:
It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in any time limited parking space for
a consecutive period of time longer than that limit posted period of time for which parking
is lawfully permitted, irrespective of the amount of money deposited into the parking
management system.
7-3D-4: ABUSE OF PARKING FACILITIES:
No person shall park a vehicle in a town parking facility for a free period of time, exit the
facility and reenter the facility, and park for a second free period of time uVithin thirty (3T
minutes of the`persoh's first exit from the parking facility.
7-3D-5: UNAUTHORIZED PARKING PROHIBITED:
No vehicle shall be parked upon any public property contrary to the direction or intended
function of any of the following:
(a) A parking attendant, a card or coin-operated gate, parking meters, pay-
and-display station or any other means calculated to bar or otherwise control entrance
onto or use of the property by unauthorized vehicles; or
(b) Signs or pavement markings located on the property indicating a
limitation or prohibition on parking thereupon or that a parking fee must be paid;
(c) Any other method of express revocation of consent communicated directly to
the owner or driver of the vehicle by the owner of the property or the owner's authorized
agent.
7-3D-6: PARKING IN SPACE REQUIRED:
Every vehicle parked in a metered parking zone, a space governed by a pay station, or
in a parking lot or public structure shall be parked entirely within one individual parking
space as indicated by traffic control markings.
7-3D-7: DRIVER AND OWNER LIABLE FOR VIOLATION:
Both the owner and the driver are jointly and severally liable for any such violation(s) of
this Chapter.
7-3D-8: INITIATION:
(1) Enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter may be initiated in any of the
following ways:
(a) A parking ticket may be served by leaving it under the windshield wiper or
otherwise attached to the vehicle, or handing it to the driver or owner if the driver or
owner is present, or mailing it by first class or certified mail to the address of the owner
of the vehicle as shown in the motor vehicle ownership records of the state of
registration; or
(b) A summons and complaint may be served on the driver of the vehicle as
provided in the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Civil Procedure; or
(c) A summons and complaint may be served on the owner of the vehicle as
provided in the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Civil Procedure.
Ordinance No. 43, Series 2007
(2) No more than one fine or penalty may be collected for each infraction.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause.
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 3. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 4. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such in This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or
part thereof, theretofore repealed.
Section 5. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail
and the inhabitants thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18th day of December, 2007,
and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 8th day of January,
2008, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail,
Colorado. -
Dick Cleveland, Town Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN
FULL this 8th day of January, 2008.
Dick Cleveland, Town Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 43, Series 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 1
SERIES OF 2008
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PUBLIC PLACE WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL
FOR THE POSTING OF NOTICE FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE VAIL TOWN
COUNCIL, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD, AND OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL.
WHEREAS, Section 24-6-402(2)(c), C.R.S., as amended provides that local public
bodies must give full and timely notice to the public of any meetings at which the adoption of
any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action occurs at which a
majority or quorum of the body is in attendance, or is expected to be in attendance; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail now wishes to designate a public place within its
boundaries for the posting of such full and timely notice to the public for meetings of the Town
Council, the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Design Review Board, and other
boards, committees, and authorities of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado:
1. The Town Council hereby designates the bulletin boards at the east and west
entrances of the Town of Vail Municipal Offices as the public places for the posting of full and
timely notice as required by Colorado law.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2008.
Richard D. Cleveland„ Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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December 29, 2007
NOVEMBER 2007
VAIL BUSINESS REVIEW
Overall November sales tax decreased 10.7% with Retail decreasing 5.8%, Lodging decreased 15.4%, Food and
Beverage decreased 11.5% and Utilities/Other (which is mainly utilities but also includes taxable services and
rentals) decreased 15.7%.
Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review and the sales tax worksheet are available on the internet
at www.vailgov.com. You can subscribe to have the Vail Business Review and the sales tax worksheet e-mailed
to you automatically from www.vaileov.com.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax collections, as
opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Judy Camp at (970) 479-
2119.
Sincerely,
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Sally Lorton
Sales Tax Administrator
November 2007 SALES TAX
VAIL VILLAGE
November November November
2006 2007 %
Collections Collections Change
Retail 1"00321
Lodging 531346 '409891 23.3%
Food & :. ".
Beverage 140,95 971864 -3.1 %p.
Other 5,545 576.2%
Total 280;769" '2447617 -12.9%
LIONSHEA®
November November November
2006 2007 %
Collections Collections Change
Retail 379761. 26;1"81 301%
Lodging ,311814 249461 -23.1%
Food &
Beverage 23,613.: 15;440 -34.6%.
Other 3,305 2083 ' -3- M%0
Total 96,493 68,1.65 . -29.4°/n.
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November 2007 SALES TALC
CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAIL/SANDSTONE/WEST VAIL
November November November
2006 2007 %
Collections Collections Change
Retail 112,276 1111405" ' -6`81/co
„
Lodging 36;906 30;504
.
-17.3%
Food & :. ,
Beverage '' 49,822` 41,353 -1"-7:0°!a
Other 5;085 31749 6-
Total ° ,:= 204,089.:. 187,011 -8.4%
OUT OF TOWN
. November
2006
Collections
Retail 491155
Lodging _ 4,066 ,,
Food &
Beverage .453
Utilities & 16511$3
Other
Total
`
.,:'218-857
November November
2007 %
Collections Change
68,184 38.
10,860 167:1
30 -93.4%
135;672. -17.9%
214,746 -1'.9%°,
November 2007 SALES TAX
TOTAL
November November November
2006 2007 %
Collections Collections Change
Retail 3245837; ; 306,091 -5086%
Lodging 126;1,32;: ,. 1,06,722, -15:4%
Food &
Beverage 1741846 154,:677 -11:5%
Utilities & 1741393": 1;47;049
Other
'dotal . ° 8002QD8;` 7149539 -10.7%
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RETAIL SUMMARY
November November November
2006 2007 %
Collections Collections Change
FOOD 76,050 75,470
LIQUOR 20,682 19,910 -3.7%
APPAREL 28,612 31,982 11.8% _
SPORT 108,235 73,694 -31.9%
JEWELRY 9,057 7,923 -12.5% _
GIFT 5,806 4,570 -21.3%
GALLERY 1,166 2,596 122.6%
OTHER 74,700 89,575 19.9%
HOME 529 371 -29.9%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 324,837 306,091 -5.8%
MEMORANDUM
December 28, 2007
To: Vail Town Council
Stan Zemler
Pam Brandmeyer
Judy Camp
From: Sally Lorton
Re: November Sales Tax
On the reverse side please find the latest sales tax worksheet. I estimate I'll collect
another $38,000.00 in November sales tax to bring November collections to $744,321.00.
If so, we will be down 2.37% or $18,072.00 from budget and down 6.91% or $55,261.00
from November 2006.
November 2007 lift tax is $24,277.00, down 74.67% or $71,578.00 from
November 2006.
Town of Vail
Sales Tax Worksheet
12/27/2007
% Chertge % Change
2007 Budget fmm from
Month 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Budget Collection Vedance 2006 Budget
January 1,935,782 2,052,569 2,115,359 2,066,459 2,034,529 2,210,547 2,073,481 1,997,091 2,225,841 2,275,967 2,597,985 2,484,585 2,782,458 297,873 7.10;6 11 99%
February 1,993,389 2,089,673 2,153,121 2,021,486 2,223,670 2,366,321 2,281,833 2,111,163 2,362,825 2,429,377 2,527,130 2,416,869 2,717,796 300,927 7.54% 12.45°W
March 2,240,865 2,580,992 2,368,077 2,415,202 2,545,573 2,568,871 2,699,664 2,371942 2,344,178 2,785,101 2,852,954 2,728,545 2,984,716 256.171 4.62% 9.39:6
April 966,993 874,427 1,107,334 952,843 926,771 1,043,431 870,875 871,468 992,157 915,554 1,280,324 1,224,558 1,329,916 105,358 3870/. 8.601A
May 318,920 329,783 382,718 370,864 388,121 448,234 414,248 428,919 411,595 458,770 449,283 429,747 545,051 115,304 21.32% 26.83%
June 594,907 630,366 633,400 692,811 721,774 751,439 657,707 742,755 732,113 834,913 805,362 770,187 953,070 182,883 18.34% 23.75%
July 963,717 1,043,637 1,107,882 1,130,883 1,235470 1,157,867 1,044.966 1;075,.532 1.128.514 1.166.183 1.255..243 1,200,524 1.264,674 64.150 0.75% 5.34%
August 990,650 1,073,430 1,183,926 1,050,004 1,038,516 1,124,275 1,084,318 1,029,446 994,445 993.985 1.055,614 1,009,670 1,161,639 151,969 10.04% 15.05%
September 630,453 637,831 735,608 806,600 817,313 747,766 713.574 679.208 757.033 795,807 832,549 796,263 905,528 109,265 8.77% 13.72%
October 413,573 472,836 515,531 536,204 547,201 486,570 484,425 508,092 532,537 566,173 614,396 586,933 657,580 70,647 7.03% 12.04%
November 601,208 707,166 656,596 582,260 691,445 571,783 642,293 591.269 623,646 713,117 799,582 762,393 706,321 (56,072) -11.66% -7.35%
Tot,I 11,65 t' L47_' I1) 1 .._ -' _ 5f 16 11 1 17/,1 1 1 i.8H7?.1 124 i, 1i.4 .», 1t.41u.,71 1, 3% 11.0996
Detombrr 20C 22n5 1,8.1_,3,940 2.139.417 2,171..098 .2.362.095 2,549,032 2,771,2581
5 2,639,726
Total 13,719,308 14,747,419 15,030,386 14,509,421 15,232,588 15„411.044 15.106.801 14..578.983 15.466.979 16.483.979 17.841.6801 17,050,000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Department of Community Development
DATE: January 8, 2008
SUBJECT: A work session to present the Town's adopted land use regulations for development
on sites with a slope of 30% or greater
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this work session is to present the Town's adopted land use regulations for
development on sites with a slope of 30% or greater.
Staff requests that the Vail Town Council listen to the presentation, ask any pertinent
questions, and provide comments to Staff. Because this is a work session, Staff does not
request that any action be taken at this time.
II. BACKGROUND
The Hazard Regulations of the Vail Town Code (Chapter 12-21) requires certain limitations
on development of structures on slopes of 30% or greater in Hillside Residential (HR),
Single-family Residential (SFR), Two-family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) and Two-
family Residential (R) Districts. On lots with slopes of 40% or greater in Single-family
Residential (SFR), Two-family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) and Two-family
Residential (R) Districts, structures are not permitted to be built.
In recent years, the Town has seen unprecedented growth within its boundaries. Due to the
topography of the Town, many lots are located on slopes of 30% or greater, some even
exceeding 40% slope. More specifically, the remaining approximately 100 vacant privately
owned lots within the Town are mostly located on slopes of 30% or greater. This has
resulted in an increase in development applications for structures on lots with slopes of 30%
or greater. The Vail Town Council has brought up questions and concerns about
development on slopes 30% or greater during the "DRB/PEC Update" that occurs at each
council meeting. As a result, the Vail Town Council requested that Staff hold a work session
to present the land use regulations for development on sites with slopes of 30% or greater.
III. SUMMARY OF VAIL TOWN CODE REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 12-21, Hazard Regulations, includes the following requirements related to
development on sites with slopes of 30% or greater:
Note: Slope is calculated by averaging rise over run in 1.00 square foot increments.
For lots that have an average slope of 30% or greater beneath the proposed structure and
parking area, and are in Hillside Residential (HR), Single-family Residential (SFR), Two-
family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) or Two-family Residential (R) District, the
following regulations apply:
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Applications are required additional materials, including:
1. Soil and foundation investigation, stamped by a professional engineer
2. Foundation drawings, stamped by a professional engineer
3. Topographic survey by a registered surveyor with contour intervals of not more than two
feet
4. Design of structure must be done by a licensed architect
5. Site grading and drainage plan
6. Detailed plan of retaining walls or cuts and fills in excess of five feet
7. Detailed revegetation plan
8. Environmental Impact Report may be required
Development standards are amended as follows:
1. Site disturbance is limited to 60%, unless otherwise approved by the DRB.
2. Driveways and surface parking cannot exceed 10% of total site area.
3. Minimum of one covered parking space required per unit.
4. Garages may be built in the front setback, but cannot exceed one story.
5. Retaining walls associated with garages up to 6 feet tall may be permitted in setbacks.
For sites with an average slope of 40% or greater in Single-family Residential (SFR), Two-
family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) or Two-family Residential (R) District,
development of structures is prohibited. Non-conforming structures are not allowed to
increase in size.
Chapter 14-6, Grading Standards, includes the following requirements:
All finished grades must be 2:1 (Horizontal: Vertical) or up to 1:1 with drawings stamped bya
registered professional engineer, at the discretion of the Administrator. This Chapter also
mentions that structures and grading should be responsive to existing topography. The
Section on retaining walls requires that exposed retaining walls do not exceed 6 feet in
height. Any wall four feet or greater requires plans to be stamped by a registered
professional engineer. Retaining walls are limited to 2 feet from property lines and 10 feet
from public streets.
Chapter 14-10, Design Review Standards and Guidelines, includes the following:
Structures should be compatible with the site and surrounding structures. Existing land
features should be protected and preserved if possible. The design of the structure should
reflect the existing topography and other site features. Grading, cuts, and fills should blend
with the existing grading and topography.
IV. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE
The following are pertinent excerpts from the Vail Town Code, as summarized in Section I I I
of this memo.
Title 12: Zoning Regulations
Chapter 12-2: Definitions
12-2-2: Definitions of Words and Terms:
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BUILDABLE AREA: Any site, lot, parcel or any portion thereof which does not contain
designated floodplain, red hazard avalanche area, or areas in excess of forty percent
(40%) slope.
SLOPE. The deviation of a surface from the horizontal, expressed in percent or
degrees and calculated through rise over run.
Chapter 12-21: Hazard Regulations
12-21-10: Development Restricted:
A. No structure shall be built in any flood hazard zone or red avalanche hazard
area. No structure shall be built on a slope of forty percent (40%) or greater
except in single-family residential, two-family residential, or two-family
primary/secondary residential zone districts. The term "structure" as used in this
section does not include recreational structures that are intended for seasonal
use, not including residential use.
12-21-14: Restrictions in Specific Zones with Excessive Slopes:
"Slope" is the gradient or configuration of the undisturbed land surface prior to site
improvement of a lot, site, or parcel which shall be established by measuring the
maximum number of feet in elevation gained or lost over each ten feet (10) or
fraction thereof measured horizontally in any direction between opposing lot lines; the
relationship of elevation or vertical measure as divided by the horizontal
measurement shall be expressed as a percentile as a means of quantifying the term
"slope". In determination of "slope" as defined herein, for use in establishing buildable
area requirements and maximum floor area ratio limitations on existing and proposed
lots, a grid system based on ten foot (10) modules shall be superimposed on a
topographic map of the subject property and the lot slope determination established
by the defined method for each one hundred (100) square foot grid portion of the
tract, lot or portion thereof.
The following additional special restrictions or requirements shall apply to
development on any lot in a hillside residential, single-family residential, two-family
residential or two-family primary/secondary residential district where the average
slope of the site beneath the existing or proposed structure and parking area is in
excess of thirty percent (30%):
A. A soil and foundation investigation, prepared by and bearing the seal of a
registered professional engineer shall be required.
B. Foundations must be designated and bear the seal of a registered professional
engineer.
C. A topographic survey prepared by a registered surveyor, with contour intervals
of not more than two feet (2'), shall be required.
D. Structures must be designed by a licensed architect.
E. Site coverage as it pertains to this chapter, as permitted by sections 12-6A-9,
12-6B-9, 12-6C-9 and 12-6D-9 of this title, is amended as follows:
1. Not more than ten percent (10%) of the total site area may be covered by
driveways and surface parking.
2. In order to protect the natural land form and vegetation on steep slopes, not
more than sixty percent (609,61) of the total site area may be disturbed from
present conditions by construction activities. The design review board (DRB)
may approve site disturbance in excess of the sixty percent (60%) maximum if
specific design criteria warrant the extent of the requested deviation.
F. A site grading and drainage plan shall be required.
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G. A detailed plan of retaining walls or cuts and tills in excess of five feet (5) shall
be required.
H. A detailed revegetation plan must be submitted.
1. The administrator may require an environmental impact report as provided in
section 12-12-2 of this title.
J. A minimum of one covered parking space shall be provided for each dwelling
unit.
K. Setbacks, as they apply to this chapter, as required by sections 12-6A-6, 12-
66-6, 12-6C-6 and 12-6D-6 of this title, are amended as follows: There shall be
no required front setback for garages, except as may be required by the design
review board. Garages located in the front setback, as provided for in this section,
shall be limited to one story in height (not to exceed 10 feet) with the addition of a
pitched or flat roof and subject to review and approval by the design review
board.
L. Retaining walls up to six feet (6) in height may be permitted in the setback by
the design review board when associated with a permitted garage as referenced
in subsection K of this section.
Title 14: Development Standards
Chapter 14-6: Grading Standards
14-6-1: General Standards:
This section provides a summary of grading standards within the Town of Vail. All
grading is subject to design review to determine compatibility with existing topography, to
review the extent of existing vegetation removal and to preserve significant features on
the site. The administrator may require grading plans to be stamped by a Colorado
Professional Engineer (PE).
All temporary grading shall be in compliance with currently adopted OSHA standards.
All permanent finished grades shall be at a maximum 2:1 (Horizontal: Vertical), unless
otherwise approved by the Administrator and providing that no grading exceeds 1:1 and
that any grading steeper than 2:1 (H:V) is designed and stamped by a Colorado
Professional Engineer.
14-6-7: Retaining Walls:
A. General. All retaining walls are reviewed by the design review board or the
administrator to determine compatibility to the existing topography and the materials
in use. Retaining walls shall not exceed an exposed face height of six feet (69.
Within a front setback, retaining walls shall not exceed an exposed face height of
three feet (3), unless related to access to a structure constructed on excessive
slopes (in excess of 30 percent). Retaining walls associated with a street located
within a public right of way or access to an underground covered parking structure
are exempt from these height limits, but must be approved by the design review
board.
Retaining walls shall be located a minimum of two feet (2) from adjacent private
property boundaries and should be ten feet (109 from the edge of a public street
unless otherwise approved by the town engineer.
All retaining walls over four feet (4) in height, measured from the bottom of a footing
to the top of wall as per the adopted town of Vail building code, shall be engineered
and stamped by a licensed Colorado professional engineer (PE stamp) except in the
right of way, where retaining walls over three feet (3) in height, measured in the
same manner, shall require a PE stamp.
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All retaining walls requiring a PE stamp shall be required to have submitted and
approved, prior to building permit release, engineered stamped plans, profiles,
sections, details, and engineering analyses and calculations for each wall type as
required by the town engineer. At a minimum, unless otherwise directed, the
engineering submittal shall include PE stamped plans, and PE stamped typical
details with all engineering design parameters and calculated factor of safety
provided on the details. Plans and details shall be cross referenced.
B. Boulder Retaining Walls: Boulder retaining walls shall comply with all the
standards of subsection A of this section. The height listed for retaining walls is the
exposed height of either a single or combined height of combination walls. If the
batter (slope of the face of the wall) is greater than one to one (1: 1), a PE stamp is
required.
C. Combination Retaining Walls: A retaining wall should be considered a
combination wall if the upper wall falls within a prism defined as starting one foot (1)
behind the face of the lower wall at the lowest finished grade line and then back at a
1.5:1 angle from this starting point. The minimum bench of combination retaining
walls shall be four feet (4). All combination retaining walls shall have a PE stamp.
14-10-2: General Compatibility.
A. Structures shall be compatible with existing structures, their surroundings, and
with Vail's environment. It is not to be inferred that buildings must look alike to be
compatible. Compatibility can be achieved through the proper consideration of
scale, proportions, site planning, landscaping, materials and colors, and
compliance with the guidelines herein contained.
B. Any building site in Vail is likely to have its own unique landforms and features.
Whenever possible, these existing features should be preserved and reinforced
by new construction. The objective is to fit the buildings to their sites in a way
that leaves the natural landforms and features intact, treating the buildings as an
integral part of the site, rather than as isolated objects at odds with their
surroundings.
14-10-3: Site Planning:
A. The location and configuration of structures and accessways shall be
responsive to the existing topography of the site upon which they are to be
located. Grading requirements resulting from development shall be designed to
blend into the existing or natural landscape. Any cuts or tills shall be sculptural in
form and contoured to blend with the existing natural undisturbed terrain within
the property boundary.
B. Building siting and access thereto shall be responsive to existing features of
terrain rock outcroppings, drainage patterns, and vegetation.
C. Removal of trees, shrubs, and other native vegetation shall be limited to
removal of those essential for development of the site, those identified as
diseased or those essential for creating defensible space. Mitigation may be
required for tree removal.
D. All areas disturbed during construction shall be revegetated. If necessary, the
design review board may designate allowable limits of construction activity and
require physical barriers in order to preserve significant natural features and
vegetation upon a site and adjacent sites during construction.
14-10-9: Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Screening:
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A. Placement: The placement of walls and fences shall respect existing landforms
and fit into land massing rather than arbitrarily follow site boundary lines. Fences
shall not be encouraged except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, etc.
B. Design: Design of fences, walls, and other structural landscape features shall
be of materials compatible with the site and the materials of the structures on the
site. Retaining walls and cribbing should utilize natural materials such as wood
timbers, logs, rocks, or textured, color tinted concrete. No chainlink fences shall
be allowed except as temporary construction fences or as required for
recreational facilities.
C. Setbacks Observed: All accessory uses and structures except fences, hedges,
walls and landscaping, or ground level site development such as walks,
driveways, and terraces shall be located within the required minimum setback
lines on each site. Recreational amenities may be exempted by the design
review board if it determines that their location is not detrimental environmentally
and/or aesthetically.
D. Sight Triangle: To minimize traffic hazards at street intersections by improving
visibility for drivers of converging vehicles in any district where setbacks are
required, no fence or structure over three feet (3) in height shall be permitted
within the triangular portion of a corner lot measured from the point of intersection
of the lot lines abutting the streets a distance of thirty feet (30) along each lot line.
E. Height Limitations: Fences, hedges, walls and landscaping screens shall not
exceed three feet (3) in height within any required front setback area, and shall
not exceed six feet (6) in height in any other portion of the site, provided that
higher fences, hedges, walls or landscaping screens may be authorized by the
administrator when necessary to screen public utility equipment. No barbed wire
or electrically charged fence shall be erected or maintained.
V. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Staff requests that the Vail Town Council listen to the presentation, ask any pertinent
questions, and provide comments to Staff. Because this is a work session, Staff does not
request that any action be taken at this time.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
A. Slope in the Town of Vail Map
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Slope in the Town of Vail
Town Coucil Work Session - January 8, 2008
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1 uevelopment rcestncaons Hppry.
20 29 Slope - 30% in Hillside Residential,
3o - 39 Single Family Residential, Two-Family
Residential, and Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Residential Zone Districts
- > 40 Approximate Parcel Linework
Boxl
Mnua to i
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This map was created by the Town ofVail GIS workgroup. Use of this map should be for general purposes only.
The Town of Vail does not warrant the accuracy of the Information contained herein.
(where shown, parcel line work is approximate)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Department of Community Development
DATE: January 8, 2008
SUBJECT: A work session to present the Town's adopted land use regulations for development
on sites with a slope of 30% or greater
PURPOSE
The purpose of this work session is to present the Town's adopted land use regulations for
development on sites with a slope of 30% or greater.
Staff requests that the Vail Town Council listen to the presentation, ask any pertinent
questions, and provide comments to Staff. Because this is a work session, Staff does not
request that any action be taken at this time.
II. BACKGROUND
The Hazard Regulations of the Vail Town Code (Chapter 12-21) requires certain limitations
on development of.structures on slopes of 30% or greater in Hillside Residential (HR),
Single-family Residential (SFR), Two-family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) and Two-
family Residential (R) Districts. On lots with slopes of 40% or greater in Single-family
Residential (SFR), Two-family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) and Two-family
Residential (R) Districts, structures are not permitted to be built.
In recent years, the Town has seen unprecedented growth within its boundaries. Due to the
topography of the Town, many lots are located on slopes of 30% or greater, some even
exceeding 40% slope. More specifically, the remaining approximately 100 vacant privately
owned lots within the Town are mostly located on slopes of 30% or greater. This has
resulted in an increase in development applications for structures on lots with slopes of 30%
or greater. The Vail Town Council has brought up questions and concerns about
development on slopes 30% or greater during the "DRB/PEC Update" that occurs at each
council meeting. As a result, the Vail Town Council requested that Staff hold a work session
to present the land use regulations for development on sites with slopes of 30% or greater.
III. SUMMARY OF VAIL TOWN CODE REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 12-21, Hazard. Regulations, includes the following requirements related to
development on sites with slopes of 30% or greater:
Note: Slope is calculated by averaging rise over run in 100 square foot increments.
For lots that have an average slope of 30% or greater beneath the proposed structure and
parking area, and are in Hillside Residential (HR), Single-family Residential (SFR), Two-
family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) or Two-family Residential (R) District, the
following regulations apply:
Applications are required additional materials, including:
1. Soil and foundation investigation, stamped by a professional engineer
2. Foundation drawings, stamped by a professional engineer
3. Topographic survey by a registered surveyor with contour intervals of not more than two
feet
4. Design of structure must be done by a licensed architect
5. Site grading and drainage plan
6. Detailed plan of retaining walls or cuts and fills in excess of five feet
7. Detailed revegetation plan
8. Environmental Impact Report may be required
Development standards are amended as follows:
1. Site disturbance is limited to 60%, unless otherwise approved by the DRB.
2. Driveways and surface parking cannot exceed 10% of total site area.
3. Minimum of one covered parking space required per unit.
4. Garages may be built in the front setback, but cannot exceed one story.
5. Retaining walls associated with garages up to 6 feet tall may be permitted in setbacks.
For sites with an average slope of 40% or greater in Single-family Residential (SFR), Two-
family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) or Two-family Residential (R) District,
development of structures is prohibited. Non-conforming structures are not allowed to
increase in size.
Chapter 14-6, Grading Standards, includes the following requirements:
All finished grades must be 2:1 (Horizontal: Vertical) or up to 1:1 with drawings stamped by a
registered professional engineer, at the discretion of the Administrator. This Chapter also
mentions that structures and grading should be responsive to existing topography. The
Section on retaining walls requires that exposed retaining walls do not exceed 6 feet in
height. Any wall four feet or greater requires plans to be stamped by a registered
professional engineer. Retaining walls are limited to 2 feet from property lines and 10 feet
from public streets.
Chapter 14-10, Design Review Standards and Guidelines, includes the following:
Structures should be compatible with the site and surrounding structures. Existing land
features should be protected and preserved if possible. The design of the structure should
reflect the existing topography and other site features. Grading, cuts, and fills should blend
with the existing grading and topography.
IV. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE
The following are pertinent excerpts from the Vail Town Code, as summarized in Section III
of this memo.
Title 12: Zoning Regulations
Chapter 12-2: Definitions
12-2-2: Definitions of Words and Terms:
2
BUILDABLE AREA: Any site, lot, parcel or any portion thereof which does not contain
designated floodplain, red hazard avalanche area, or areas in excess of forty percent
(40%) slope.
SLOPE. The deviation of a surface from the horizontal, expressed in percent or
degrees and calculated through rise over run.
Chapter 12-21: Hazard Regulations
12-21-10: Development Restricted.
A. No structure shall be built in any flood hazard zone or red avalanche hazard
area. No structure shall be built on a slope of forty percent (40%) or greater
except in single-family residential, two-family residential, or two-family
primary/secondary residential zone districts. The term "structure" as used in this
section does not include recreational structures that are intended for seasonal
use, not including residential use.
12-21-14: Restrictions in Specific Zones with Excessive Slopes:
"Slope" is the gradient or configuration of the undisturbed land surface prior to site
improvement of a lot, site, or parcel which shall be established by measuring the
maximum number of feet in elevation gained or lost over each ten feet (10) or
fraction thereof measured horizontally in any direction between opposing lot lines; the
relationship of elevation or vertical measure as divided by the horizontal
measurement shall be expressed as a percentile as a means of quantifying the term
"slope" In determination of "slope" as defined herein, for use in establishing buildable
area requirements and maximum floor area ratio limitations on existing and proposed
lots, a grid system based on ten foot (10) modules shall be superimposed on a
topographic map of the subject property and the lot slope determination established
by the defined method for each one hundred (100) square foot grid portion of the
tract, lot or portion thereof.
The following additional special restrictions or requirements shall apply to
development on any lot in a hillside residential, single-family residential, two-family
residential or two-family primary/secondary residential district where the average
slope of the site beneath the existing or proposed structure and parking area is in
excess of thirty percent (309/6):
A. A soil and foundation investigation, prepared by and bearing the seal of a
registered professional engineer shall be required.
B. Foundations must be designated and bear the seal of a registered professional
engineer.
C. A topographic survey prepared by a registered surveyor, with contour intervals
of not more than two feet (2), shall be required.
D. Structures must be designed by a licensed architect.
E. Site coverage as it pertains to this chapter, as permitted by sections 12-6A-9,
12-6B-9, 12-6C-9 and 12-6D-9 of this title, is amended as follows:
1. Not more than ten percent (109/6) of the total site area may be covered by
driveways and surface parking.
2. In order to protect the natural land form and vegetation on steep slopes, not
more than sixty percent (60916) of the total site area may be disturbed from
present conditions by construction activities. The design review board (DRB)
may approve site disturbance in excess of the sixty percent (609,6) maximum if
specific design criteria warrant the extent of the requested deviation.
F. A site grading and drainage plan shall be required.
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G. A detailed plan of retaining walls or cuts and tills in excess of five feet (5) shall
be required.
H. A detailed revegetation. plan must be submitted.
1. The administrator may require an environmental impact report as provided in
section 12-12-2 of this title.
J. A minimum of one covered parking space shall be provided for each dwelling
unit.
K. Setbacks, as they apply to this chapter, as required by sections 12-6A-6, 12-
68-6, 12-6C-6 and 12-6D-6 of this title, are amended as follows: There shall be
no required front setback for garages, except as may be required by the design
review board. Garages located in the front setback, as provided for in this section,
shall be limited to one story in height (not to exceed 10 feet) with the addition of a
pitched or flat roof and subject to review and approval by the design review
board.
L. Retaining walls up to six feet (6) in height may be permitted in the setback by
the design review board when associated with a permitted garage as referenced
in subsection K of this section.
Title 14: Development Standards
Chapter 14-6: Grading Standards
14-6-1: General Standards:
This section provides a summary of grading standards within the Town of Vail. All
grading is subject to design review to determine compatibility with existing topography, to
review the extent of existing vegetation removal and to preserve significant features on
the site. The administrator may require grading plans to be stamped by a Colorado
Professional Engineer (PE).
All temporary grading shall be in compliance with currently adopted OSHA standards.
All permanent finished grades shall be at a maximum 2:1 (Horizontal. Vertical), unless
otherwise approved by the Administrator and providing that no grading exceeds 1:1 and
that any grading steeper than 2:1 (H:V) is designed and stamped by a Colorado
Professional Engineer.
14-6-7: Retaining Walls:
A. - General. All retaining walls are reviewed by the design review board or the
administrator to determine compatibility to the existing topography and the materials
in use. Retaining walls shall not exceed an exposed face height of six feet (6).
Within a front setback, retaining walls shall not exceed an exposed face height of
three feet (3), unless related to access to a structure constructed on excessive
slopes (in excess of 30 percent). Retaining walls associated with a street located
within a public right of way or access to an underground covered parking structure
are exempt from these height limits, but must be approved by the design review
board.
Retaining walls shall be located a minimum of two feet (2) from adjacent private
property boundaries and should be ten feet (10) from the edge of a public street
unless otherwise approved by the town engineer.
All retaining walls over four feet (4 ) in height, measured from the bottom of a footing
to the top of wall as per the adopted town of Vail building code, shall be engineered
and stamped by a licensed Colorado professional engineer (PE stamp) except in the
right of way, where retaining walls over three feet (3) in height, measured in the
same manner, shall require a PE stamp.
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All retaining walls requiring a PE stamp shall be required to have submitted and
approved, prior to building permit release, engineered stamped plans, profiles,
sections, details, and engineering analyses and calculations for each wall type as
required by the town engineer. At a minimum, unless otherwise directed, the
engineering submittal shall include PE stamped plans, and PE stamped typical
details with all engineering design parameters and calculated factor of safety
provided on the details. Plans and details shall be cross referenced.
B. Boulder Retaining Walls: Boulder retaining walls shall comply with all the
standards of subsection A of this section. The height listed for retaining walls is the
exposed height of either a single or combined height of combination walls. If the
batter (slope of the face of the wall) is greater than one to one (1:1), a PE stamp is
required.
C. Combination Retaining Walls: A retaining wall should be considered a
combination wall if the upper wall falls within a prism defined as starting one foot (1)
behind the face of the lower wall at the lowest finished grade line and then back at a
1.5:1 angle from this starting point. The minimum bench of combination retaining
walls shall be four feet (4). All combination retaining walls shall have a PE stamp.
14-10-2: General Compatibility.
A. Structures shall be compatible with existing structures, their surroundings, and
with Vail's environment. It is not to be inferred that buildings must look alike to be
compatible. Compatibility can be achieved through the proper consideration of
scale, proportions, site planning, landscaping, materials and colors, and
compliance with the guidelines herein contained.
B. Any building site in Vail is likely to have its own unique landforms and features.
Whenever possible, these existing features should be preserved and reinforced
by new construction. The objective is to fit the buildings to their sites in a way
that leaves the natural landforms and features intact, treating the buildings as an
integral part of the site, rather than as isolated objects at odds with their
surroundings.
14-10-3: Site Planning:
A. The location and configuration of structures and accessways shall be
responsive to the existing topography of the site upon which they are to be
located. Grading requirements resulting from development shall be designed to
blend into the existing or natural landscape. Any cuts or fills shall be sculptural in
form and contoured to blend with the existing natural undisturbed terrain within
the property boundary.
B. Building siting and access thereto shall be responsive to existing features of
terrain rock outcroppings, drainage patterns, and vegetation.
C. Removal of trees, shrubs, and other native vegetation shall be limited to
removal of those essential for development of the site, those identified as
diseased or those essential for creating defensible space. Mitigation may be
required for tree removal.
D. All areas disturbed during construction shall be revegetated. If necessary, the
design review board may designate allowable limits of construction activity and
require physical barriers in order to preserve significant natural features and
vegetation upon a site and adjacent sites during construction.
14-10-9: Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Screening:
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A. Placement: The. placement of walls and fences shall respect existing landforms
and fit into land massing rather than arbitrarily follow site boundary lines. Fences
shall not be encouraged except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, etc.
B. Design: Design of fences, walls, and other structural landscape features shall
be of materials compatible with the site and the materials of the structures on the
site. Retaining walls and cribbing should utilize natural materials such as wood
timbers, logs, rocks, or textured, color tinted concrete. No chainlink fences shall
be allowed except as temporary construction fences or as required for
recreational facilities.
C. Setbacks Observed. All accessory uses and structures except fences, hedges,
walls and landscaping, or ground level site development such as walks,
driveways, and terraces shall be located within the required minimum setback
lines on each site. Recreational amenities may be exempted by the design
review board if it determines that their location is not detrimental environmentally
and/or aesthetically.
D. Sight Triangle: To minimize traffic hazards at street intersections by improving
visibility for drivers of converging vehicles in any district where setbacks are
required, no fence or structure over three feet (3) in height shall be permitted
within the triangular portion of a corner lot measured from the point of intersection
of the lot lines abutting the streets a distance of thirty feet (30) along each lot line.
E. Height Limitations: Fences, hedges, walls and landscaping screens shall not
exceed three feet (3) in height within any required front setback area, and shall
not exceed six feet (6) in height in any other portion of the site, provided that
higher fences, hedges, walls or landscaping screens may be authorized by the
administrator when necessary to screen public utility equipment. No barbed wire
or electrically charged fence shall be erected or maintained.
V. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Staff requests that the Vail Town Council listen to the presentation, ask any pertinent
questions, and provide comments to Staff. Because this is a work session, Staff does not
request that any action be taken at this time.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
A. Slope in the Town of Vail Map
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I-70 Vail Pass Road Closure Plan
Winter 2007-2008
During closures of I-70, Town of Vail employees will collaborate to. meet the following goals:
1. To provide a safe and hospitable environment for stranded motorists.
2. To facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic through and around Vail.
3. To facilitate timely and accurate information to the public.
Responsibilities:
Vail Communications Center
A. Confirm with CDOT the Interstate signs have been changed
B. Notify Town of Vail personnel of closure:
a. Police Department
b. Fire Department and Ambulance Services
c. Parking Structure booth personnel
d. Public Works
e. Bus Supervisors
f. Town of Vail Information Centers
C. Fax broadcast system to be activated
D. Road closure phone updates and phone procedures
E. Channel 19 and AM 530
F. Emergency Shelter activation
Fire Department
• Unless otherwise engaged in a call for service, Station #2 personnel will close the access
at exit 180. And will stay to answer motorist questions for at least the initial 15 minutes.
• Circumstance allowing, State Patrol will close the gate on the Interstate at mm 180.
Police Department Officers and Code Enforcement Officers
Closure Order #1 is mandatory. Utilize others depending on variables (TOV and CSP staffing,
time of day, calls for service, traffic flow, accidents, weather, etc.)
1. Use a CEO truck with at least 34 cones:
I". Close I-70 @ mm 176 eastbound on-ramps (2 ramps x 5 cones per ramp)
2nd. Drive I-70 westbound from mm 176, turn-around at first emergency ramp, and begin
drop cones to close the left lane of traffic (approximately 14 cones) to the eastbound exit
@ mm 176.
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. Park in left lane, at the end of the cones. Leave engine running and lights activated.
4th. Create an exit lane with cones @ eastbound mm 176 post. (see diagram)
Allow Semi-trucks to continue eastbound on I-70. Semi-trucks should fill the
chain-up area first, and then overflow onto the slow lane. The fast lane must
remain open for emergency vehicles and plows to pass. All semi-trucks must be
actively engaged in chaining-up their vehicles. Advise truck operators without
chains, who wish to sleep, or who need fuel, to turn around at mm 176.
2. If not already closed by Fire or CSP, close gate on 1-70 @ exit 180. Close eastbound on-
ramp @ mm 180. (need wrench)
3. Use 10 traffic cones to close the eastbound on-ramps at mm 173. Drive I-70 eastbound to
the closure exit 176. Enforce no parking on the Interstate; keep truckers moving toward
chain-up area. Use the CB to notify truckers.
4. Ford Park turn-around, use approximately 12 cones. (see diagram) Allow only residents
of East Vail to continue eastbound on the South Frontage Road.
5. South Frontage Road at entrance to TRC. (works best with 2 officers- disperse brochures
& direct traffic)
Parking Structure Booth Personnel
• Advise drivers of closure and direct inquiries to Information Center.
• Staying parked in the structure is recommended during a pass closure.
Public Works and Bus Supervisors
• Set portable "Pass Closed" pedestrian signs at parking structure portals
• Store signs after pass re-opens
Bus Drivers
• Advise riders of closures and re-openings
• Make infonnation brochures available to riders
Other Considerations:
`' Alert Town of Vail Public Information Office (day shift only)
`' Change Interstate exit messages (Checkpoint Charlie)
`' Utilize Detectives and Command Staff
Change Variable Message Signs on South Frontage Road
Ask the Information Center to stay open late
Mobile assignment to resupply brochures, maps, flashlights, water & snacks
Enlist the Com Dev and Fire Code Enforcement
I-' Shelter mobilization when appropriate: if the pass closure is anticipated to last longer than four
hours, or the closure is later than l Opm. Notify the Salvation Army/ Vail Valley Cares to set-up
the Chapel site. Set-up can take 1-2 hours.
'' Late night/early morning closures: be available for calls for service. Make a back-up plan to
cover yourself if you are called into service. Call Fire and/or Public Works. Let CSP know your
staffing level. Consider calling the morning shift in early.
VAIL PASS CLOSURE INFORMATION
Vail Pass is closed until further notice due to weather related factors
Vail Pass is closed.starting at 1-70, mile marker 180 (East Vail). There are no services and no
parking in this area. Please avoid East Vail (mile marker 180).
An alternate route to Leadville (approx. 38 miles) and Copper Mountain (approx. 61 miles) is via
Highway 24 South over Battle Mountain and Tennessee Pass- use exit #171 from 1-70 (Minturn
Exit). This route will return you to 1-70. Confirm highway is open before you begin your travel .
(phone numbers are listed below).
An alternate route to Denver is Via Highway 24 South (Minturn Exit #171 from 1-70) to Buena
Vista, then take Highway 285 North to Denver. (Approx. 10089 miles) Confirm highway is open
before travel.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Road Conditions 970-479-2226 or 303-639-1111 or
1-877-315-ROAD
Colorado State Patrol Dispatch 970-248-7278 or 970-824-6501
Vail Valley Medical Center 970-476-2451
Lodging and Local Info 970-479-1394 or 970-479-1385
For family emergency and/ or sustained shelter concerns, you may call the
Salvation Army at 970-926-3704 or 970-471-3704
Please do NOT call 911 for pass closure or road conditions!
911 is for EMERGENCIES ONLY!
For road conditions tune your radio to FM stations 92.3, 93 1, 95.3, 101.5, 103.1, 104.7,
105.5 or AM station 530, or tune to Channel 13-21 for road closure updates and Channel
31 for The Weather Channel.
MAIN VAIL EXIT #176 (map on reverse side)
Vail Village Parking. Structure and Information Center
Lionshead Parking Structure and Information Center
Vail Valley Medical Center
Multiple restaurants and hotels (Sonnenalp, Mountain Haus, Manor Vail Lodge,
Evergreen Lodge, Vailglo Lodge, Marriot, Lionsquare Lodge, Vail Cascade Hotel,
Lionshead Inn, Austria Haus, Plaza Lodge, Tivoli Lodge, Vail Mountain Lodge, and
Pepi's Gasthof Gramshammer)
WEST VAIL EXIT #173 (map on reverse side)
Service Stations (Shell, Phillips 66, Conoco), Fast Food (Wendy's, McDonald's, Subway
Taco Bell, 7-11, and other restaurants) Safeway, City Market, Hotels (Roost Lodge, and
Holiday Inn)
MINTURN (map on reverse side)
Restaurants (The 8gro6n, Minturn Country Club, Turntable, Chilli Willys)
AVON/ BEAVER CREEK EXIT #167 (Wap on reverse side)
Coastal Mart convenience store (open 24 hours)
Fast Food (Pizza Hut, Subway, Burger King, Denny's)
City Market and other restaurants
Hotels (Comfort Inn, Christy Lodge)
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REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
January 2, 2008
(Unaudited)
Sales Tax
When all sales tax returns are received for the month of November, collections for the
month are expected to be $744,321, down 7% from November, 2006. If so, this will be
the first month since June 2006 to register a year-over-year decline. November, 2007,
lacked. snow and decreases in sales tax revenue were evident in all segments of the
town's economy. Year-to-date collections estimated at $16.0 million, however, continue
to exceed last year's year-to-date by 6.5%. For comparison, inflation as measured by the
consumer price index was up 4.3% in November compared with the prior year.
Construction Permit Fee Revenue
Construction permit revenue, which can be considered an indicator of redevelopment
activity, continues its strong trend with year-to-date construction permit fees of $2.9
million through December 31, 2007, up 44% from the same period last year. Year-to-
date permit fees include $2.2 million from major construction projects: 9 Vail Road, the
Arrabelle at Vail Square, Cascade Hotel and Residences, Forest Place, Four Seasons,
Front Door, the Landmark, Lodge at LionsHead, Manor Vail, Mountain View (formerly
Apollo Park), Ritz Carlton, Solaris, Vail Plaza Hotel, Westhaven Condominiums, and
The Willows. Construction permit revenue from major projects exceeds last year's
revenue from that segment by 79%, while all other projects contributed 11 % less than in
2006. Construction permit fees include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and
sprinkler permits.
Recreational Amenities Fees
A record $1.2 million in recreational amenities fees was collected in 2007, compared
with $117,501 for the frill year 2006. Contributing to this year's high revenue number
are Cascade Residences, Four Seasons, Mountain View, Ritz Carlton Residences, Solaris,
and The Willows. Recreational amenities fees are applied to new residential square
footage and deposited to the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund to be used for open space,
parks, recreation, and environmental sustainability.
Real estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
With the majority of 2007 transactions recorded, year-to-date RETT collections through
December 31, 2007, total $6.2 million with over $1 million received in December. As of
today, RETT collections for 2007 are essentially the same as full year 2006; however,
some remittances for 2007 transactions may still be in process. Major redevelopment
projects including Forest Place, Gore Creek Place, Manor Vail, One Willow Bridge
Road, Vail Plaza Hotel, and Westhaven at Cascade Village contributed $1.9 million or
31% of the total in 2007 while only $844,500 or 14% of the total in 2006 consisted of
major redevelopment projects. Meanwhile, RETT collections from property transfers not
related to major redevelopment projects dropped by 21 % in 2007 compared with 2006.
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