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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
12:10 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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.
Council will be served lunch.
ITEM/TOPIC
1. Nicole Peterson:Site Visit. First reading of Ordinance No. 22, Series
of 2008, repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 6, Series of
2005, Vail Village Inn, amending and re-establishing the approved
development plan for Phase III of Special Development District
No. 6, pursuant to Article 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail
Town Code, to allow for the conversion of an existing office and
retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling
unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village
Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 22, Series of 2008, on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE
: On October 13, 2008, the
Planning and Environmental Commission voted 2-1-1 (Kurz
opposed, Pierce recused) to forward a recommendation of
approval to the Town Council for the proposed amendments for
SDD No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase III.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Town
Council deniesOrdinance No. 22, Series of 2008, on first reading.
ITEM/TOPIC
2. George Ruther:Site Visit. First reading of Ordinance No. 23, Series
of 2008, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-22, View Corridors,
Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 12-22-4, Adoption of View
Corridors and Section 12-22-5, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to
adopt two new view corridors and amend one existing view
corridor in LionsHead, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2008, on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE
: On October 13, 2008, the
Planning and Environmental Commission voted 3-0-1 (Pierce
abstained) to forward a recommendation of approval to adopt two
new view corridors and amend one existing view corridor in
LionsHead, pursuant to the recommendations outlined in Chapter
4, Recommendations-Overall Study Area, Public View Corridors,
LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan, and setting forth details
in regard thereto.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Town
Council approvesOrdinance No. 23, Series of 2008, on first
reading.
ITEM/TOPIC:
3. Warren Cambell PEC/DRB Update. (15 min.)
ITEM/TOPIC:
4.Rachel Friede The purpose of this work session is to discuss the
Town’s policies and adopted land use regulations that both
directly and indirectly affect development on sites with steep
slopes. (20 min.)
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
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. While the Town
has regulations to provide structure to developing on steep lots,
the question remains as to whether these regulations and their
effects are in line with Town policies.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Staff requests that the Vail
Town Council listen to the presentation, ask any pertinent
questions, and provide feedback to Staff. Because this is a work
session, Staff does not request that any action be taken at this
time.
ITEM/TOPIC:
5. Kent Logan Local Economy Discussion. (45 min.)
Johannes Faessler
Harry Frampton
ITEM/TOPIC
6. Greg Hall : Review a concept sketch plan on the North Day Lot
which includes the shuttle drop off, in addition to Vail Resorts
Development Company (VRDC) employee housing and skier drop
off. Provide staff direction on additional information needed to
make a decision to move forward at the November 4 evening
meeting. (20 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Listen to the presentation.
Provide direction to staff on whether we should continue to pursue
refinement of the option. If there is interest to move forward we will
present the plan and detailed next steps at the November 4 Town
Council meeting. If Council decides at this meeting to continue to
pursue a joint development we would work on preparing a concept
development plan and eventually a PEC development submittal to
move the development forward.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
On September 16, 2008, Council
directed staff to investigate the possibility of placing shuttle
vehicles on the North Day Lot in conjunction with VRDC Arrabelle
project requirement to place employee housing and skier drop off
on the North Day Lot. The LionsHead Master Plan allows all of
these uses to be placed on the site. Staff has worked with the
VRDC and their design team in developing a concept sketch plan
which incorporates shuttles to be placed on the site. This site plan
has not been shared with the neighbors at this point, but if the
council is interested in the project, staff will work with the adjacent
properties in design refinement to complete the concept
development plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
: Decide if the town should pursue
further steps if they would like to jointly develop the North Day
Lot with VRDC to include shuttle vehicle drop off. Provide direction
on additional information needed to make a decision at the
November 4 evening meeting to move a joint project forward.
If the council decides to continue to move forward. The next steps
would be:
Allocate funding from the Vail Reinvestment Authority to
fund the additional design work.
Refine the design to a concept development plan level.
Work with the adjacent properties.
Refine the costs of the concept development plan.
Prepare agreement terms with VRDC on how and the
town’s cost to jointly develop the project.
ITEM/TOPIC:
7.Kathleen HalloranFollow-up discussion of the Town Manager’s 2009
Budget. (45 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
: Provide feedback to staff
on budgetary items.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE
: During the October 7 discussion
of the 2009 budget, Council asked staff to come back with cost
saving options totaling $900,000. Please see accompanying
memo for staff’s response to this request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
: Provide feedback in preparation
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for first reading of the 2009 Budget scheduled for November 4.
ITEM/TOPIC:
8. Information Update. (10 min.)
ITEM/TOPIC:
9. Matters from Mayor & Council. (15 min.)
ITEM/TOPIC:
10. Executive Session, pursuant to 1) C.R.S. §24-6-
402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions
and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct
negotiators Re: Pending and/or threatened litigation. (30 min.)
ITEM/TOPIC:
11. Adjournment. (4:10 p.m.)
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT TBD,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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"United We Stand"
Vail's Economic Stimulus Plan
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary efforts; to remain passive in the face of the
current unprecedented worldwide financial dislocations would be naive, and in fact, unworthy
of the legacy of the challenges overcome by Vail's founders forty-five years ago.
Four points of a background nature should be made.
Vail Will Not Be Immune
1. As a community we must recognize that the Winter Season of '2008-2009 may be the
most difficult business environment Vail has seen since its founding. The warning signs
are all here. Advance hotel and airline reservations are all down. Vail Resorts reported
that its winter bookings are down roughly 20%, and the company is already offering
incentives for extended stay as reported in a Wall Street Journal article. A number of
Vail retailers have cut orders for Christmas season inventories by 20%-30%. New
contracts written in 2008 for real estate have dropped by 50%.
Current Fiscal Condition is Excellent
2. Desoite that bleak picture. the eood news is that the Town's finances have never been
better. TOV cash balances stand at roughly 931 million. f
Proiected 2008.TOV Cash Balance
$30.9 million
3. Sales tax revenues have held uo well so far in 2008.. Year-to-date through August they
totaled 514.7 million, up nearly 7% from the comparable 2007-total. _
Sales Tax Revenues through August
$14.7 million up 7% from 2007
4. The newlv-imposed use tax on construction materials has generated over $500,000 in
additional revenues in 2008, and could add $1.0 million in 2009.
Two Pronged Strategy
The great news is that we have no immediate crisis -we have plenty of cash -.the,,
Town's credit rating was actually raised recently (although access to any public financing is
closed) - and we have time, before the winter season arrives. The challenge, however; is that
as a community - the Council, Vail Resorts, the business community, all of us as citizens - must
adopt a coordinated, collaborative approach. We need to focus on two objectives.
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Promote the 2008-2009 Winter Season
Re-start real estate development in 2010
Tourism and real estate development are the twin drivers of Vail's economy. Our first
priority should be to focus on stimulating business for the approaching winter season; we refer
to this as the "Business Now" Strategy.
"Business Now" Strategy
1. Form a joint marketing task force with Kelli McDonald
and Chris Jarnot as Co-Chairs
II. Fund "immediate impact" initiatives
First and foremost, we need to remind ourselves that Vail is one of the world's handful
of premier ski resorts. While Vail Resorts, and most other Vail businesses, will be focused on
cutting costs in the near future, we must not cut ouality. Vail Resorts continues to spend
money on capital improvements on the mountain which we should highlight, as well as their
continued commitment to extensive grooming. A big promotional push could be built around
our World Cup race early in the season. In short, little things can mean a lot if we focus
attention on them.
Perhaps most importantly, the Town should convene a "Joint Marketing Task Force" Vi"
bringing together the Town-sponsored Vail Local Marketing District (annual budget $2 million)
and the Special Events Commission (annual budget $800,000), together with Vail-Resorts, the
Vail Chamber & Business Association (VCBA) and the Vail Valley Partnership to develop a?
vigorous, coordinated promotion plan to stimulate "Business Now". We recognize that the
Special Events and the Vail Marketing Authority's mandates have been to promote "the
summer"; however, as mentioned, these are extraordinary times and would seem to justify a
"temporary" refocus. We would also urge the Council to take another hard look at its
proposed "Contributions" reauest for 2009. Currently the staff is recommending cash outlays
of $1.7 million (of which $1.2 million is earmarked for economic impact). The emphasis should
be focused on those programs that will have impact now! We strongly urge the Council to
appoint Kelly McDonald and Chris Jarnot to co-chair this committee.
Our second priority, and just as important as business now, should be on "priming the
Dumo" tore-start the real estate development business in 2010 and to complete the Vail
Renaissance. We live in a extraordinarily competitive world and this is a unique opportunity '
due to the strong foundation of the town and Vail Resorts, to move Vail into a position where it
can prosper for the next 20 years. We all know the Vail Renaissance program that began four
years ago is transforming Vail. The fact that sales tax receipts have held up well in 2008 is
testament to the success of that strategic vision. However, virtually all of those projects -
Manor Vail, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Solaris, etc. - will be completed late this year or almost
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finished in 2009. This lack of construction is compounded as many down-valley projects, such
as the significant school construction and the Westin will also be completed. This will have a
dramatic negative impact on. construction-related and real estate activity in Vail and the Vail
Valley. Even as we speak, architects, lawyers and contractors have little new work in the
pipeline. Moreover, real estate transfer tax (RETT) revenues will fall off a cliff in,2010. Given
the lead time necessary before ground is broken, we must begin NOW to start building this
pipeline. We recognize that the Town is "redevelopment weary;" but, given the bleak
economic outlook we favor job creation and sales tax receipts over the inconvenience that
comes from construction. Our goal is not to go from significant construction to zero but to find
the middle ground.. Fortunately, we have several major projects that could begin in 2010 - our
goal for the town of Vail, the business community and citizens is to make sure these projects
are underway. We call this program "Completing the Renaissance".
While ambitious. this elan is doable. Most of these projects are either underway or in
the planning stage and everyone must recommit to pushing these projects through with
unusual dispatch for these unusual times. We should all recall the success we had in expediting
the Arrabelle project with coordinated effort among the Council, P&Z and the Design Review
Boards. We urge both the Town and Vail Resorts to re-dedicate themselves to moving forward
expeditiously.
"Completing the Renaissance"
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e BUSINESS NOW
The world is upside down and we need a coordinated and aggressive campaign to
significantly increase -our business this winter
s Partnership
Regardless of who has been wrong in the past, it is now time for the Town of Vail
and Vail Resorts to come together and find a common ground to ensure success.
We cannot win without that commitment.
Global Settlement with Vail Resorts
We urge the town and Vail Resorts to move quickly to reach agreement. Too much
negative energy is going into these negotiations. We need to take all our best
efforts and focus them on completing the Renaissance and surviving these turbulent
times. Vail Resorts is probably the only company in the state of Colorado and the
Real Estate Business that has the financial resources to start a project as significant
as Ever Vail. We should take advantage of these special financial skills.
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• Start Timber Ridge in 2010
We must get this project underway. Timber Ridge is potentially a major financial
liability and near term risk. The condition, as you can see in our slideshow is
intolerable and we need more housing now for our valued employees.
• Parking Plan
We need a commitment to eliminate parking on the Frontage road within 3-4 years.
This can easily be done with two new portals at Ford Park and Ever Vail. What we
put our customers through is totally unacceptable. Additionally, by the inclusion of
an underground and non-visible parking structure in Ford Park, we would take
pressure off the main round-a-bout and especially important; would significantly
help the Ford Amphitheater and Ford Park in the summer. This would be a perfect
use of the $4.3 million Vail Resorts has pledged for parking.
• Lionshead Parking Structure
We believe this is an excellent project now that Vail Resorts has stated their -
requirements to lift the covenants, which we believe are reasonable. The simple
goal is not to let construction begin until the parking structure is complete or almost
complete in Lionshead. The earliest this can, be done is 2011. They will of course
also want to make sure the developer has the appropriate financial resources. Any
global settlement with Vail Resorts should include these important restrictions.
• Build a.Recreation Center
We desperately need a Recreation Center in Vail. Every other community has one
from Minturn, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, Eagle, and Gypsum. No wonder young families
are moving down Valley. Let's take a vote to use the Convention Center funds to
build a Recreation Center on the east end of Ford Park that can begin in 2010.
Keep the Hospital in Vail
We need to work proactively to ensure the Vail Valley Medical Center houses its
focus of operations in Vail. The facilities that Steadman Hawkins and others operate
are just 'not up to our world class standards. This has always been a critical part of
the culture and the fabric of Vail and a proactive team of business people, the town
and the hospital board should come together to ensure its future.
The good news is the town has the financial resources and Vail Resorts and other developers
want to move forward. We need to "prime the pump" in the same way thatwe were prepared
"to go" with Vail Renaissance 1 when the window of opportunity presented itself four years
ago. With dedication and focus, we can be ready in 2010!
Fiscal Conservatism Critical
Simultaneouslv. the Council must be super diligent-in restraining expenditures for both
operations and capital spending. We are pleased that Town Manager Stan Zemler has
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proposed a conservative 2009 budget; "conservative" defined as "sales tax revenue in 2009 to
be flat with the estimated 2008 level of $19.4 million;" "total operating expenditures in 2009 to
increase $1.5 million to a total of $31.4 million; and capital expenditures of $10.9 million. We
are even more pleased by Councilman Andy Daly's proposal to reduce 2009 operating expenses
by $900,000, or 3%; and Town Manager Zemler's assurances that contingency plans are being
drawn up in the event that sales tax collections are soft. In a positive sense, we cannot
emphasis enough that we believe the Town's financial position is excellent. and we all owe a
great thank you to the Council and Town staff.
However, these are extraordinary times which call for bold action now; not waiting for
what we know is inevitable.
Budget Cuts Now
We, would ask the. Council to seriously consider the following: (J
1. Total 2009 operatine expenditures should be flat with the 2009(level of S29.9 million,
not up. And'if sales tax receipts decline, contingency plans should be in place to cut
expenses by 5% - 7% immediately. Expenditures for economic impact initiatives should
be maintained but reviewed with an eye to impact this winter.
2. 2009 capital expenditures of S7.2 million should be cut. by S1.0 million. Plans to spend
$3.7 million of that total on street maintenance and reconstruction seems like it could
be stretched-out until we get through the next twelve months.
3. Planned Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) Fund expenditures of over S12.0 million,
roughly flat with the 2008, level seem excessive, particularly in light of the fact that it
would leave a fund balance of only $1.6 million at the end of 2009, just at a point when
REIT revenues could be declining precipitously. 2009 is not the year to be spending $4.4
million on the golf course and $2.3 million on bike paths.
Listen, we do not like being the "bad guys delivering bad news". We recognize that all
these expenditures may be necessary, or desirable., The simple fact is that we can defer them
until-this crisis passes. It seems much more fiscally prudent and gives the Town that much
.more emergency financial flexibility, if the Council commits to cuttine S4.5 million (S1.5 million
from-the operating budget: S1.0 from the capital expenditure budget: and S2.0 million from the
RETT budget) from these three budgets now, not waiting until the storm engulfs us! Painful -
ves: temporarv - let's hope so.
Finally, one last but very important near term objective. The time has come to mend
fences with Vail Resorts. One of the biggest disappointments to us has been the deterioration
of 'the once excellent working relationship between the Town and Vail Resorts management. It
is time to leave the past behind; the fact, is that we are both too important to each other to let
this situation continue, particularly in these perilous economic times. Let us all re-dedicate
ourselves to working together in a productive fashion.
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Vail and Vail Resorts - Partners in Progress
We've had it good in Vail for a long time - and we will have it good aeain! But there is a
reality to the challenge that we face over the next eighteen months - and there is urgency to
taking actions, not! We're smart, we're resourceful, and we're tough. Together there is
nothing we can't do!
Action Steps
1. Convene a joint marketing task force immediately which would present
a plan to the Council at its November 4th meeting.
2. Review Town financed marketing initiatives at the November 4th
meeting with an eye for winter 2008-2009 impact.
3. Appoint a Special Development Advisory Panel composed of 2 Council
members, 2 representatives of Vail Resorts and a mediator. Charge
them with the responsibility of presenting recommendations to the
Council outlining an agreement in principle regarding the big issues
inherent to expediting realization of "The Big 9- Completing the
Renaissance."
4. Direct Town staff to cut $4.5 million from the Town's 2009 budget and
re-present it at the Town Council meeting November 18th
5. Present a plan for the redevelopment of Timber Ridge with realistic
financing proposals in January.
6. Develop a three-year plan for eliminating Frontage Road parking and a
proposed use for Vail Resort's $4.3 million commitment in January.
7. Prepare a ballot initiative for use of the $9.5 million Conference Center
Fund In the 1st quarter 2009.
8. The Council should immediately involve itself into the Vail Valley
.Medical Center's discussions about expansion and relocation.
9. Schedule a series of Town Meetings with Vail, Resorts and the Council
during the WinterSeason.
Respectfully presented,
Vail Citizens for Action
Harry Frampton
Alan` Kosloff
John Gorsuch
Kent Logan Roger Behler
Johannes Faessler Mark Ristow
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• Noise Reduction? 1 to 2 dB for each 5'
- Measurements in 2004 showed a 1 dBA drop
• Who Benefits? Everyone
• Implementation?
- Posted Speed Reduction --Not Recommended
- Signs - Vail w/CDOT Coordination
- Enforcement - Vail PD
- Education - Vail / CMCA / Ski Industry
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- One police officer costs $73,150/yr = 40 hours/wk of enforceme
- Signs cost anywhere from $3,000 to $7,500 each
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Hours of Patrol Time on. I-70.
No. of Citations for Speeding
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Number of Summonsed Arrests
Number of Custodial Arrests
Number of Warnings Issued
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• Noise Reduction? ?
- Measured an reduction of - 2 dBA
• Who Benefits? Everyone
• Implementation?
- CDOT overlayed I-70 in Summer 2008
- Used SMA (Stone Mastic Asphalt), %" aggregate
• Cost to Vail
- None
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- Close to source when highway is elevated
- Close to residences when they are elevated
- Best on residence-side of frontage roads
• Height
- Ranges from 3 to 20 feet (typically)
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• Noise reduction? 3 to 10 dB
• Who Benefits?
- Only those behind berm
- Only those within 300 feet
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• Implementation?
- Only effective in certain
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• Cost to Vail?
- Minimal
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• Noise reduction? 1 to 3 dB
• Who Benefits?
- Only those behind barrier
- Only those within 200 feet of barrier
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- CDOT 1 Vail
- Only effective in certain areas due to topography
• Cost to Vail?
- $75 per foot
- 50.0 to 2,000 feet per typical site ($37,500 to $150,000)
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• Who Benefits?
- Only those behind barrier
- Only those within 250 feet of
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• Implementation?
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- Under development
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• Who Benefits?
- Only those behind barrier
- Only those within 300 feet of bare
® Implementation?
- Outside of ROW - Vail
- Inside ROW - CDOT Procedure 1
- Reflection
- Frontage Road
• Cost to Vail?
- Approximately $2M for a.%- mile I
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- Small covered sections, thus no facilities needed?
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- 5 to 10 dB for barriers (outside).
- 3 to 5 d6 for better windows and walls (insi
• Who Benefits? Individual properties
• Implementation?
- Construct solid fences
- Relocate outside use areas
- Install better windows
- Add .mass to walls
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- Cost borne by individual residents
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® Noise reduction? 3 to 15 c
Increasing distance (1 dB)
Shielding (up to 15 dB)
Barriers (up to 10 dB)
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• Implementation?
- Noise should be reviewed at
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- And at subsequent points in
development process
• Cost to Vail?
- Cost borne by developers
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- See October 2005 report for specific sites
® Steepened Slope Berm
- Identify site(s)
- Engineer solution
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- Conduct detailed design and CDOT clearance efforts
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Vail Town Council j 1
C/o Nicole Peterson
75 South Frontage Road
Vail; CO 81657
FX: 910.479.2452
Dear Council Members:
I -adi in opposition to the proposed Ordinance No. 22, Series of 2008 amending Phase III
of SDI] No. 6, Vail Village Inn, to allow for the conversion of an existing, office and retail
space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive
(PEC08-0049) for the following reasons:
1. The existing retail and office space should stay in Vail Village to maintain a critical
mass of successful businesses. The retail and office spaces are important.to the
other businesses in the area. 1
2. The existing businesses, affected by the proposal, arc successful and want to stay
there, but have been incited, or strongly encouraged, by the landlord, to give their
support of this conversion.
3. Disagree with the statement, "The space under consideration is not prime
commercial and has no exposure to the public," (Found in the form let tens that are
signed by business owners in the area, included ,in ,staff memorandum,; dated
October 13, 2008). The existing businesses, including Digit's salon, Robinson ffice
and To. Catch a' Cook are all long-time, successful businesses. Furthermore, O?saVs
and Grappa are. examples of other successful businesses on' the pedestrin- plaza.
4. Solaria was required to build a tunnel that leads to the existing businesses, and. now
the tunnel. will lead to a residential area.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I
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