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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-03 Agenda and Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING SESSION AGENDA VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657 6:OO P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009 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. ITEMITOPIC: Citizen Input. (10 min.) 2. Stan Zemler ITEM/TOPIC: Town Manager's Report. (30 min.) • Timber Ridge Update. • Revenue Update. • Parking Task Force Update. 3. ITEM/TOPIC: Consent Agenda. (10 min.) • Approval of 01.06.09 and 01.20.09 Town Council Minutes. 4. Dwight Henninger ITEM/TOPIC: Evacuation Plan update. (15 min.) 5. Bill Gibson ITEM/TOPIC: First reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2009, an ordinance amending Chapter 5 -1, Public Nuisances, to minimize the potential negative affects of construction work lighting, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (15 min.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify, or deny Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2009, on first reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On October 21, 2008, the Town Council reviewed Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2008, an ordinance amending the Town's outdoor lighting regulations. During the public comment portion of the Council's hearing, concerns were raised about the impacts of construction lighting. In part, the ordinance addressed construction site lighting for access, egress, etc.; however, neither the Town's previous lighting regulations nor Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2008, specifically addressed lighting for construction work activities. The Council therefore instructed Staff to update ti their work plan to include proposing options for addressing the potential negative affects of construction work lighting. Staff prepared options for the Council to consider and on January 2, 2009, the Council directed Staff to draft amendments to the Town's nuisance regulations to minimize the potential negative affects of construction work lighting. The proposed amendments have been drafted to meet the goals of being understandable, enforceable, and to reduce the potential negative affects of construction lighting on neighboring properties. However, the proposed amendments are not intended to prohibit nighttime construction activities. Staff believes the proposed Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2009, accomplishes these goals by requiring construction work lighting to be directed away from neighboring properties and to be turned off once the related work activities have ended. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2009, on first reading. 6. Nicole Peterson ITEMITOPIC: Final review of Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, a resolution amending the LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan to incorporate the property known as the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan Area and to adopt site specific recommendations for the future redevelopment of the Glen Lyon Office Building site, located at 1000 South Frontage Road West/ Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (20 min.) BACKGROUND: On December 8, 2008 the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission voted 5 -0 -1 (Viele recused) to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008. On January 6, 2009 the Vail Town Council discussed the proposed Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, at the afternoon work session. Staff has incorporated the changes and additions requested by the Council at the work session. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with modifications, deny, or table Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Vail Town Council approves Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008. ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment. (7:50 p.m.) (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT TBD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. r Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 6, 2009 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 Mark Gordon Farrow Hitt Kevin Foley Kim Newbury Margaret Rogers Andy Daly Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer The first item on the agenda was Citizen Input. Vail Homeowner's Association representative Jim Lamont asked for a larger "greeter patrol" to enhance the hospitality aspect of town provided skier services. Christiana Lodge owner Paul Johnston informed Council he believed delivery trucks would not discontinue using Hanson Ranch Road for parking delivery, and further, that this roadway was not designed or engineered to carry a heavy weight load. Local resident Elaine Kelton spoke in support of enhanced town provided guest services (i.e., greeters, information). "Where does the Vail experience begin," was a phrase she j asked Council to consider, this phrase having first been introduced during a Vail Symposium presentation. Local resident Kaye Ferry asked why Council allowed residents to spe ak in afternoon Work Session, when the igenda cTarry s a es public comment wiVnot be taken. Vail Valley Exchange Executive Director Scott O'Connell introduced Kristi Waring (Vail) and Zoe Brinkley (Mt. Buller, Australia). The two girls were selected as the 2008 -09 Vail Youth Ambassador participants. The second item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. a. Revenue Update. i 1 c Finance and Budget Reporting Manager Kathleen Halloran said when all sales tax returns are received for the month of November, collections for the month are expected to be $708,565, down 5.26% from November 2007. Year -to -date sales tax collections of $16.9M are up 5.12% from 2007. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up only 1.1% for the month of November and up 4.2% for the first half of 2008 compared to prior year. Use tax collections began as of January 1, 2008. As of December 30, collections total $613,283 of revenue. This is $31K over the amended budget of $582,000. Construction permit revenue currently totals $2.5M, down 14% from this time last year. Due to conservative budgeting, collected revenue currently exceeds the amended 2008 budget by $110K. The decrease in activity from the prior year is due to both major and non -major redevelopment projects. Major redevelopment projects make up 79% of the total, and construction permit fee revenue from those projects is down by 10% from prior year. Revenue from non -major projects is down 27% from this time last year. Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) collections through December 29, 2008, total $8.9 million, 24% over the annual budget of $7.2 million. This amount is a 29% increase from this time last year primarily due to recent sales of major redevelopment projects. The overall real estate market in Eagle County is down 28% in sales dollars and down 41% in sales transactions as of October, 2008. Major redevelopment projects such as Arrabelle, Chalets at the Lodge at Vail, Forest Place, Manor Vail, One Willow Bridge, Vail Plaza and The Willows account for 62% of year -to- date 2008 collections. This is significantly higher than the 30% from December 2007 and is the reason Vail's RETT revenue is performing much better than the rest of the county. RETT collections from property transfers not related to major redevelopment projects dropped by 24% year -to -date as of December, 2008, compared with 2007. This is more in line with the sales decrease across the county. For details, contact Kathleen Halloran at 479 -2116. b. Reappointment of Dick Cleveland to the Eagle County Open Space Advisory Committee. Council agreed to nominate Cleveland for reappointment by the County Commissioners. The third item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of 12.02.08 and 12.16.08 Town Council Minutes. Daly moved to approve the minutes without amendments with Hitt seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. The fourth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 2, Series of 2009, A resolution adopting a new Chamonix Master Plan, to facilitate the development of employee housing and a new fire station and amending the Vail Land Use Plan, to designate the Chamonix Master Plan Area. Housing Coordinator Nina Timm explained the Town of Vail purchased the "Chamonix Parcel" and the "Wendy's Parcel" for the purpose of constructing employee housing and a new fire station. Through an extensive public process a preferred master plan option was developed and endorsed by the Vail Town Council on August 5, 2008, and the PEC on December 22, 2008. Adoption of the Chamonix Master Plan by Council is the next step in the development of the proposed employee housing and fire station. Gordon encouraged, "Letting people tell government what they want to buy... Let's ensure some 2 availability for buyers to modify their unit." Former Vail Mayor Bob Armour asked if the resolution would disallow free market housing. Timm said the zone district allowed for up to 30% of free market housing. Cleveland expressed concern that a family earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) would be able to afford anything that could be built on the site without an additional subsidy besides land. Foley moved to approve the resolution with Newbury seconding. Rogers thanked Timm for her diligent efforts on the project. Newbury thanked the Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA) for their concentrated efforts. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. The fifth item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2009, an emergency ordinance making special amendments to Town of Vail Debt Services Fund's 2008 budget. Finance Director Judy Camp asked Council to approve a special amendment to the Debt Services Fund budget for 2008, reflecting the issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008. On December 16, 2008 Council approved Ordinance No. 32 amending a definition contained in Ordinance No. 20, which authorized the refinancing of the town's outstanding 1998 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds. Since the closing on the new bonds took place on December 30, 2008 it became necessary to make a special amendment to the 2008 budget of the Debt Services Fund so the transaction may be recorded in the appropriate fiscal year. An emergency ordinance was requested so that costs of the bond issuance would be paid on a timely basis. Newbury moved to approve the ordinance with Gordon seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. The sixth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2008, an Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 3, Section 2 of the Vail Town Code by the Addition of the Definition of the Word "Publication." Town Attorney Matt Mire stated because the 2009 budget was passed on second reading on November 18, 2008, the 2009 budget eliminates funding for publication in the local papers. Section 4.10 of the Town Charter requires publication of ordinances upon their introduction and adoption. The Charter does not define what is required by "publication." In 2007, the town spent $19,693 for publication of its ordinances in the Vail Daily, requiring the Town Clerk to increase the office advertising budget during the third supplemental appropriation by an additional $12,000. The Town Clerk has currently spent $19,492 of her 2008 budget on publications of ordinances. Rogers moved to approve the ordinance with Newbury seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5 -2 with Foley and Hitt opposed. The seventh item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2008, for prescribed regulations amendments to Section 12 -13, Employee Housing, Vail Town Code, to establish a deed - restriction exchange program. On December 16, 2008, the Town Council voted 6 -0 -0 to approve Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2008, on first reading, with modifications to Sub - section 12- 13 -5D -7 to eliminate the recommended maximum conveyance price of a proposed Employee Housing Unit (EHU). Daly moved to approve the ordinance with Rogers seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. 3 The eighth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 33, Series of 2008, for prescribed regulations amendments to Section 11 -10 -7, Open House Signs, Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to the open house sign regulations. On December 16, 2008, Council voted 5 -1 -0 (Cleveland opposed) to approve Ordinance No. 33, Series of 2008, on first reading, with modifications to allow a maximum of three vehicular directional open house signs and to limit the display of open house signs to no more than three consecutive days. Rogers commented, "This is a way to make it more accessible to those who want to find a house in Vail." Daly moved to approve the ordinance with Rogers seconding. The motion passed, 6 -1 with Cleveland opposed. The ninth item on the agenda was Resolution No.1, Series of 2009 - a Resolution adopting the Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan. Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Kristen Bertuglia asked Council to review the draft Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan, and the associated goals, objectives, action steps and priorities identified to ensure the Town of Vail is a leader in environmental sustainability through community and regional partnerships. It is the intention of the Town of Vail Environmental Team to work with Council to begin work immediately on projects identified as priorities and adopted through the Vail Environmental Sustainability Plan. The plan will lead the actions of staff and the Community Development Department and consists of six goals: • Solid waste stream reduction and recycling: Reduce the amount of TOV landfill contributions by ten percent within five years, and 25% within ten years. • Energy efficiency: Reduce the TOV municipal and community energy use by 20% below 2006 levels by 2020, in order to effectively reduce the town's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and impact on global climate change. • Ecosystem health: Ensure that the natural environment, specifically air and water quality, water quantity, land use and habitat are maintained to current or improved levels of biological health. • Sustainable economic and social development: Lead programmatic efforts to promote sustainable and profitable business practices within TOV and the Vail community. Support TOV employee wellness programs to help maintain a high quality of life. • Public education and communication: Increase public education and awareness, communication and environmental stewardship in the TOV through local and regional partnerships. • Transportation: Reduce the environmental impact of transportation by supporting efforts within the Eagle Valley to decrease total vehicle miles traveled by commuters and guests by 20% by 2020. l i Rogers said it was a terrific program and she applauded Bertuglia for putting it together. She then expressed concern about the recent appearance of Spruce Scale throughout town. Council agreed to include Spruce Scale mitigation in the program. Council also agreed to pursue a plan to utilize renewable resources to operate the town's snowmelt systems. Hitt said he was very pleased to see the program up and running. Daly moved to approve the resolution with Rogers seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. Ruther thanked Bertuglia for her diligent efforts on the project. "She's done a great job and I just wanted to acknowledge that." 4 The tenth item on the agenda was No. 3, Series of 2009, 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 Pursuant to Section 24- 6- 402(2)(c) of the C.R.S. as amended, provides that local public bodies must ive full and time) notice to the public of any meetings at which the 9 Y 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. Newbury moved to approve the resolution with Gordon seconding. The motion passed 6 -1, with Foley opposed. The eleventh item on the agenda was Resolution No. 4, Series 2009, a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Vail and the Vail Park and Recreation District Regarding the Golf Course Irrigation System Cost Sharing and Funding Mire explained the town and Vail Park and Recreation District (VRD) entered into an intergovernmental lease agreement dated July 18, 2008, pursuant to which the VRD will occupy and operate the Town's Vail Municipal Golf Course and in which the town and VRD set forth their intentions to make financial contributions toward the maintenance and repair of the Golf Course improvements. The replacement of the Golf Course's 40 year -old irrigation system with a new system is expected to deliver improved irrigation coverage, water efficiency, and reliability. The town will pay for half the cost of the project and loan funds to the VRD for payment of the other half of the project costs, which loan will be repaid to the town in five years. The town's financing of the VRD's contribution pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) regarding the cost sharing and funding for the golf course irrigation system will provide substantial savings to the taxpayers, including the avoidance of bond underwriting fees and other bond issuance and administrative costs. Foley clarified all approved funds were accounted for. Mire explained there was a "true -up" clause in the agreement. Daly moved to approve the ordinance with Hitt seconding. VRD Executive Director Mike Ortiz said he hoped the project would begin in May. Ortiz confirmed the course would be open for play all summer. He then thanked Council for their support of the project. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. The twelfth item on the agenda was Adjournment. Foley moved to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. with Hitt seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. Dick Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: 5 I Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk i I I 6 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 20, 2009 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 Mark Gordon Farrow Hitt Kevin Foley Kim Newbury Margaret Rogers Andy Daly Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer The first item on the agenda was Citizen Input. Vail Homeowner's Association representative Jim Lamont spoke in support of a collaborative "Guest Greeter' program. Zemler said town employees were supplementing regular community hosts on Fridays. He then commented that efforts were incredibly successful. In regard to the world wide economic downturn, Kaye Ferry spoke against cutting town services. The second item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. • Skier Drop -off Update. Public Works Director Greg Hall explained to Council where legal skier drop -off points existed. Council expressed concern traffic was backing up at Golden Peak. Hall responded, "There have been problem days, although there are 120 -130 days of the ski season when there are no problems." The third item on the agenda was the Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) Economic Impact Analysis. Zemler asked Council to discuss a possible study on the economic impact of the Vail Valley Medical Center on the Town of Vail and provide staff with direction. The objective of the study would be to provide a quantification and characterization of VVMC's 1 economic impact on the Town of Vail. Beyond a technical analysis quantifying the medical centers economic contribution, this study would help the Vail community better understand how WMC functions and where their mutual interests coincide and diverge. Rogers said she knows the impact of the Medical Center is significant and she didn't believe a stud to ve that. Daly Council move forward and Y was necessary a suggested Co a d a rY fY Y 99 look for opportunities to possibly joint venture with the WMC (new facilities). Gordon said it was important to have empirical evidence and quantifiable answers. Newbury and Cleveland also spoke in support of the study. During a pause for public comment, Dr.Tom Steinburg said the property where the current WMC exists was donated by Vail Associates and may have a deed restriction. WMC Board of Directors Member Ed O'Brien said there may be alternative uses for the present hospital site. Gordon moved to authorize the Town Manager conduct an economic impact study of the WMC with Daly seconding. The motion passed 4 -3, with Rogers, Hitt and Foley opposed. The fourth item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. A. Annual appointment of newspaper of record for Town of Vail publications and notices for 2009. Mire explained the town annually establishes a newspaper of record for all public notices. This year, the town requested a bid from Eagle Summit Publishers, owner of most of the newspapers in Eagle County, and requested a bid for The Vail Daily publications. Gordon moved to appoint the Vail Daily as the newspaper of record with Rogers seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. During a pause for public comment, Michael Caccioppo noted that Eagle Summit Publishers was not the only newspaper owner in Eagle County. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. The fifth item on the agenda was a Update on Conference Center Funds Allocation. Staff prepared a memorandum outlining background and questions to help guide the information - gathering process, a recommended process and information on election scheduling in preparation for a renewed ballot effort for reallocation of the Conference Center funds. Staff requested direction from Council on next steps. The balance available for reallocation is expected to be $9.7 million at the end of 2009. Foley spoke in support of using the funds for the original intent of producing overnight guests. Newbury and Hitt also spoke in support of a project that would create "heads in beds." Rogers said she favored holding off making a decision and observing what takes place in the national economy. Gordon and Daly also spoke in support of "heads. in beds." Montaneros General Manager Keith Ozda spoke against using focus groups to determine how the money would be used. Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Committee representative Beth Slifer encouraged Council to look at facilities that embrace interactive physical activity. Vail Municipal Judge Buck Allen spoke in support of holding off on an election until the national economy improves. "I would like to see you (Council) increase occupancy and increase economic activity, but take a step back for now." In regard to a possible recommendation, Zemler commented, "What is this idea? How would it actually increase occupancy and increase economic activity? Remember, this is going to have to go to the voters." Council directed staff to return in 60 days with recommendations. The sixth item on the agenda was a Final review of Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, a resolution amending the LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan to incorporate the 2 r f' property known as the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan Area and to adopt site specific recommendations for the future redevelopment of the Glen Lyon Office Building site, located at 1000 South Frontage Road West/ Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision On December 8, 2008 the Town of Vail PEC voted 5 -0 -1 (Viele recused) to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008. On January 6, 2009 Council discussed the proposed Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, at the afternoon work session. Staff has incorporated the changes and additions requested by the Council at the work session. Cleveland moved to table the item until February 3, with Daly seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. The seventh item on the agenda was Adjournment. Newbury moved to adjourn to Executive Session with Foley seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. Dick Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department I DATE: February 3, 2009 SUBJECT: Final review of Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, a resolution amending the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to incorporate the property known as the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Area and to adopt site specific recommendations for the future redevelopment of the Glen Lyon Office Building site located at 1000 South Frontage Road West/ Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Glen Lyon Office Building, a Colorado General Partnership Planner: Nicole Peterson i 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST I The applicant is requesting to add the Glen Lyon Office Building site to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan with site specific recommendations, through the attached Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, which includes the following: 1. Additions to Chapter 2, Introduction, including a. Addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into section 2.6 Master Plan Study Area 2. Additions to Chapter 4, Master Plan Recommendations — Overall Study Area, including a. Addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into section 4.1.5, West Lionshead Residential/ Mixed -Use Hub. b. Addition of language that facilitates office uses on the first floor in section 4.1.5, West Lionshead — Residential/ Mixed -Use Hub. c. Addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into section 4.5.1, Connection to West Lionshead. d. Addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into section 4.9.4.3, West Lionshead. e. Clean -up item to separate North Day Lot housing recommendations from West Lionshead, with the addition of section heading in Section 4.9.4.6 North Day Lot. 3. Additions to Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations including a. Strikethrough of entire section 5.17 to reformat with headings. The text remains in the plan, but was reformatted with additional text for clarification and readability. b. Addition of Glen Lyon Office Building site into section 5.17, West Lionshead. c. Addition of headings to section 5.17, West Lionshead including: i. South Frontage Road Improvements and Vehicular Access ii. Pedestrian and Bike Access iii. Preservation of Existing Office and Retail Space iv. Relationship to Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek v. Architectural Improvements vi. Redevelopment Considerations for Glen Lyon Office Building site d. Addition of site specific recommendations for the Glen Lyon Office Building site in section 5.17.6: i. Limit on building height: 56 foot maximum ii. Language speaking to residential land use and density on -site iii. Increase of office space on site iv. 100% of the required employee housing mitigation on -site V. Landscape preservation and relationship to Red Sandstone and Gore Creeks 4. Inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Buildinq site in the following maps and figures a. Map A - Lionshead Study Area b. Figure 4 -9 - Existing West Lionshead Development Concept c. Figure 4 -9A - Proposed West Lionshead Development Concept d. Figure 5 -25 - West Lionshead Building Mass/ Height Limitations II. BACKGROUND On August 11, 2008, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission voted 4- 0-1 (Viele recused) to forward a recommendation of approval of Resolution No. 19, Series of 2008, for the Vail Land Use Plan map amendment to allow for a change in the land use designation from Community Office to LRMP for the Glen Lyon Office Building site. On September 2, 2008 the Vail Town Council approved Resolution No. 19, Series of 2008, described above. The motion passed 4 -3 -0, with Foley, Hitt and Rogers dissenting. On December 8, 2008 the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission voted 5 -0 -1 (Viele recused) to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for Resolution 26, Series of 2008. On January 6, 2009 the Vail Town Council discussed the proposed Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, at the afternoon work session. Staff has incorporated the changes and additions requested by the Council at the work session. Please find changes and additions highlighted in grey on pages 7,8, 10 and 11 in the attached Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008. On January 20, 2008 the Vail Town Council tabled the proposed Resolution No. 26 , Series of 2008. III. CRITERIA AND FINDINGS The Planning and Environmental Commission and Staff believe the proposed Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments, are consistent with the Town's goals, policies and objectives for the reasons listed below. 2 1. Physical location: The Glen Lyon Office Building site is situated in a location that lends. itself to inclusion into the Lionshead Master Plan Study Area because it is a natural extension of the West Lionshead sub -area, as designated in the LRMP. The surrounding properties to the north and east are within the West Lionshead sub -area including the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. With the inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the West Lionshead area, natural boundaries will clearly define and complete West Lionshead, including Gore Creek on the south and the intersection of the South Frontage Road with Gore Creek, as illustrated on the attached vicinity map. The inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building site consistent with the adjacent properties, will create a consistent framework for redevelopment of the West Lionshead neighborhood by bringing the Glen Lyon Office Building site under the standards and recommendations set forth in the LRMP. 2. Connectivity: The inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the LRMP, consistent with the adjacent properties, will guide development in a pattern of harmony that will facilitate visual and physical connectivity between the properties. By creating a consistent pattern of land use in the neighborhood, the Town will have more latitude to encourage and facilitate connectivity in site design through the following recommendations set forth in the LRMP: 0 4.3.1 Visual Connections — As development and redevelopment occur in Lionshead, it will be vital to protect visual connections to the ski mountain. These visual relationships strengthen the identity of Lionshead as an alpine resort and provide a visual reference that helps Lionshead visitors to find their way throught the core. Visual connection to the natural environment should be established utilizing the following techniques: 4.3.1.1 View Corridors and 4.3.1.2 North -South Orientation of Buildings. 0 4.3.2 Physical Connections — Physical connections to the natural environment are essential to the experiential quality of a mountain resort. There are several ways to achieve a physical connection in addition to creating north- south oriented streets [such as]: 4.3.2.1 Landscape and Green belt Corridors, 4.3.2.2 Skier Bridge, and 4.3.2.3 Access to the South Side of Gore Creek. 0 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental quality of any pedestrian- oriented resort. Goals identified by the master plan regarding transit include: 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead (in part) The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking distance to the ski yard. With a mixed use development in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residential development, transit service to this area and interconnections to the other portals will be critical to develop in the future. j 3. Conditions have changed: South Frontage Road Re- alignment: Recently, CDOT has stated that the proposed re- alignment of the South Frontage Road must be a configuration parallel to 1 -70, done in a single phase instead of 2 phases as previously considered. The proposed re- alignment along the northern property lines of the properties located at 1031 South Frontage Road "Vail Professional Building site" and 953 South Frontage Road, "Cascade Crossings" will facilitate a land swap between CDOT and the property owners of 1031 and 953 South Frontage Road. The land swap will place the Glen Lyon Office Building site directly adjacent to 1031 and 953 South Frontage Road, where the properties are today separated by the South Frontage Road Right -of -way. This re- alignment has great implications on the redevelopment of all the parcels mentioned above, and therefore, should be studied as one contiguous land mass and neighborhood. With the proposed redevelopment of 1031 and 953 South Frontage Road ( "Ever Vail ") abutting the Glen Lyon Office Building site, as a result of the road re- alignment, there is cause for the inclusion and addition of standards for the Glen Lyon Office Building site in the LRMP, which will facilitate consistent design and fluid development in the new planned neighborhood. The Planning and Environmental Commission and Staff believe the plan will be more comprehensive with the inclusion of the subject property as proposed by this amendment. Currently, the LRMP does not address specific recommendations for the Glen Lyon Office Building. The amendment would include the subject site in the West Lionshead area, and bring the subject site under the specific recommendations set forth in the LRMP. The inclusion of the subject site under the existing recommendations for West Lionshead and the proposed site specific recommendations for the Glen Lyon Office Building site are vital to the consistent neighborhood redevelopment of the overall West Lionshead Area. Land Use Amendment: On September 2, 2008, the Vail Town Council approved Resolution No. 19, Series of 2008, which amended the Vail Land Use Plan map to allow for a change in the land use designation, from Community Office to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, for the Glen Lyon Office Building site, located at 1000 South Frontage Road West. 4. The addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building site is in concert with the LRMP: The Planning and Environmental Commission and Staff believe the proposed amendments will provide clear and specific guidance for the redevelopment of the site and will allow for the consistent redevelopment of the West Lionshead neighborhood. The proposed amendments will adopt site specific recommendations that are in concert with the plan. IV. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Environmental Commission recommends that the Vail Town Council approve Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, based on the criteria and findings in Section III of this memorandum. 4 Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Council pass the following motion: "The Town Council approves, Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, including amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to incorporate the property known as Glen Lyon Office Building into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Study Area and create site specific recommendations, located at 1000 S Frontage Rd/ Lot 54, Cascade Subdivision" Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Council make the following findings: "(1) The Glen Lyon Office Building site is situated in a location that lends itself to inclusion into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (LRMP) Study Area because it is a natural extension of the West Lionshead sub -area, as designated in the LRMP; and (2) That the inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the LRMP, consistent with the adjacent properties, will guide development in a pattern of harmony that will facilitate visual and physical connectivity between the properties in the West Lionshead neighborhood; and (3) That conditions have changed since the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted to facilitate the inclusion of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the LRMP; and (4) That the addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Area is in concert with the Town of Vail Land Use Plan. " ATTACHMENTS A. Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008 B. Vicinity Map { 5 RESOLUTION NO. 26 Series 2008 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS GLEN LYON OFFICE BUILDING SITE INTO THE LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AREA AND ADOPTING SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GLEN LYON OFFICE BUILDING SITE, LOCATED AT 1000 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD WEST/ LOT 54, GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007 the Vail Town Council adopted the updated Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and WHEREAS, Section 2.8 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan outlines a procedure for amending the Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 8, 2008 the Planning and Environmental Commission heard and gave recommendation to the Vail Town Council of approval of Resolution No. 26, Series of 2008; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments are in keeping with the goals, objectives, and policies prescribed by the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments are in the best interest of the Town as they promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the addition of the Glen Lyon Office Building site into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan facilitates the orderly and comprehensive redevelopment of the West Lionshead neighborhood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO,.THAT: Section I. Text Additions and Deletions The Vail Town Council hereby approves the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments, as illustrated by text additions stated in bold italics and deletions in . Section 11. Exhibits The Council hereby approves the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments, as illustrated by the following maps and figures attached to this resolution as exhibits: A. Map A - Lionshead Study Area B. Figure 4 -9 Existing West Lionshead Development Concept C. Figure 4 -9A - Proposed West Lionshead Development Concept D. Figure 5 -25 - West Lionshead Building Mass/ Height Limitations Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 1 of 15 i Section III Chapter 2 Introduction - shall be amended to read as follows: 2.6 Master Plan Study Area The boundaries of the Lionshead Master Plan study area (see Map A) were established by the Town Council at the outset of the master planning process. They are defined by the following features: On the north by 1 -70 On the east by Middle Creek (west of the Vail Valley Medical Center) On the south by the Town of Vail boundary (south of Forest Road, not including single - family lots) On the west by Re's C Rd ♦ene /;Fee (east of the GIeR I YGR one R„ilding where Tract K intersects the South Frontage Road, to the west of the Glen Lyon Office Building site. Section IV. Chapter 4 Master Plan recommendations — Overall Study Area shall be amended as follows: 4.1.5 West Lionshead - Residential/ Mixed -Use Hub , West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. This area of Lionshead is generally under utilized and from an aesthetic standpoint is not in keeping with what the Town would like to see Lionshead become as it redevelops in the coming years. The Town of Vail does place a high value on maintaining the office and retail areas in West Lionshead and any redevelopment shall reasonably increase the square footage of existing office and have "no net loss" of retail square footage in West Lionshead. In order to facilitate this goal, it may be appropriate, in certain non- pedestrian corridors, to locate office uses on the first floor of buildings. With their recent acquisition of additional properties in this area, Vail Resorts has the opportunity to bring lift service to this part of Lionshead. Lift service brings with it great potential for the re- development of this area and in doing so expand all of Lionshead to the west with improved pedestrian connections, new retail and office activity and other improvements. While lift access will certainly energize this area during the winter months, attention should be given to creating a year -round attraction within this area of Lionshead (see detailed plan recommendations in Chapter 5) The master plan recommends that this hub become a residential/ mixed use area with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both the local community and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density residential development, lodging, community and visitor based office and retail space, employee housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a ski lift connection to Vail Mountain. The catalyst for this mixed use hub is ski lift access to Vail Mountain. Consideration should be given to integrating employee housing into the redevelopment of West Lionshead in accordance with the Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 2 of 15 Town's employee housing policies and regulations. To the extent possible, development patterns in this area should reflect north -south orientation of buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented environment. The degree of north -south building orientation may be difficult given the relatively narrow east -west orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of ski lift access in this location creates a catalyst for a structured public parking facility. All service and delivery demands created by development in this area shall be accommodated on -site. The site will continue to accommodate the existing potentially and otentiall expanded functions of p the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain service yard could be reduced in size, as some functions can be moved to less central locations. It may also be possible to relocate the entire mountain service yard to a new location in the West Lionshead area which would allow for greater flexibility in the redevelopment of this site. However as the area develops it is critical that new uses be connected to the primary pedestrian corridors and that they be served by the Town of Vail in -town transit system. 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental quality of any pedestrian- oriented resort. Goals identified by the master plan regarding transit include: 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead West Lionshead consists of the West Day L-e + the Vail ssesiates seWiGe GenteF, the sanitatien plant, the Holy GFess let, the fai:Fnei; gar, station site, the Vail Professional , Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. i Because it is an area of potentially significant growth, it is important that it be fully integrated into the Town of Vail transit system. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking distance to the ski yard (1200 feet). With a mixed use development in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residential development, transit service to this area and interconnections to other portals will be critical to develop in the future. In addition, the update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan shall provide direction on the ultimate location of a Lionshead Transit Facility along with needed interconnections between ski portals, regional transit stops, and other transportation modes. The addition of a ski lift in this area would make this area more viable to redevelopment as it would be within the acceptable walking distance of a lift (1,200 feet). 4.9 Housing 4.9.4.3 Vail-- °sseGbates SePrise— Yard -1 G ess Site, Vail - RFefe_ssional -B g, GaSGa e G.r$ss; ;g, NeFth Day Leland the fermer -gas - station site t Lionshead West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 3 of 15 All redevelopment in West Lionshead will need to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements. In order to create activity and vibrancy in West Lionshead it is appropriate to include some dispersed employee housing opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed developments in the area consistent with these policies. Perhaps the most promising locations to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements for new employee housing generation in Lionshead are the North Day Lot, Vail Associates service yard, and Holy Cross site. However, housing is not the only use these three properties will need to support. 4.9.4.6. North Day Lot The North Day lot is considered to be the preferred location for a significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and provide housing for new employee generation. The North Day Lot may also need to accommodate a transit center on the ground level of the development site. Additionally, it may be necessary to develop a higher revenue - generating product on a portion of the Vail Associates service yard, Holy Cross, Vail Professional Building site, and Cascade Crossing sites in order to defray the cost of road and infrastructure improvements. Section V. Chapter 5 Detailed Plan Recommendations shall be amended as follows: 5.17 West Day Let/ Vail AsseGiates SePAGe YaFdi Hely G.Fass Sitei Gas Station Site i 6 t While he 121#e l„oti f l ift en of en i „ ei th f t hese Frentage Re a s des w YaFy depeRd upon what happeRs to the FFORtage Rn:;d rrmc,�r,v —,i �a vvavnvn vru�c s ' i i vr�wv iS �,a�le rl� cr er er—c " no net less red evelopment ef— these — parcels Higher densitie an d b hei 1, HaweYeF, any deve must meet the eveFa GhaFaGteF and v intent of the FAasteF p and be Gempat w the adjaGent ex development of the Marri and the Vail Spa. 6tr-eet lighting, walking suFfaGes, seating areas and publ aFt aFe just serne examp! what GOu stFeRgtheR th GGFr and in do so fuFther i ntegFate this area w re � 1 i + t of onshhea . 1Ti �7rGT - Gl O'TT i Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 4 of 15 ■ M I ON PRIN NOW 1 El � e � 1 1l The gFeatest benefit of th Feal a i s that it Fe6uft i n one VeFy large and r-e 1 9Gated FFeRtage Read- 41 be needed tG- link the H9 GF966 Site YAth the Vail PFOfeSS Bu il d i ng. Th a wou also pFesent the eppointun fGF Fe just south of the 1 70 G9FF and d a 9F a port of the floW URdeFneath the new r4entage- Read a n GF&F t9 bring " water! through the we6tem end of the Ho U.S. AFFAY GGFP Of F=Rg' va A StFOR9 east west GF pede6tr GOF this. aFea and the Fact of 1 O ORshead 5.17 West Lionshead West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. 5 171 South Frontage Road Improvements and Vehicular Access Planning for West Lionshead must consider two different scenarios: the realignment of South Frontage Road and its retention in the existing alignment. While the introduction of lift service is viable in either of these Frontage Road alternatives, site design will vary depending upon what happens to the Frontage Road alignment. See Figures 4-9a, and 4-9b for the Frontage Road realignment alternatives. Notwithstanding these different Frontage Road scenarios, there should be an increase of existing office square footage and "no net loss" of retail square footage as a result of the redevelopment of these parcels. Furthermore, service and delivery for West Lionshead shall occur underground or be hidden from public view. Service and delivery truck turning maneuvers should not negatively impact traffic flow on the South Frontage Road. With a realignment of vehicular access points, attention should be given to the location of service and parking areas. a. Retention of Existing Frontage Road Alignment If the Frontage Road remains in its current location the Maintenance Yard(Holy Cross parcels, the Vail Professional Building site, and /Cascade Crossing and the Glen Lyon Office Building site all remain viable development sites. The most viable site for a public parking facility would be the Maintenance Yard(Holy Cross parcels. While other lift locations are feasible, the old gas station site is a viable Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 6 of 15 location for a base terminal. This location would require a grade separated pedestrian crossing over the Frontage Road to the Maintenance Yard /Holy Cross parcels. A strong east -west oriented pedestrian corridor with ground floor retail uses would be necessary to create a strong connection between this area and the rest of Lionshead. Under this Frontage Road scenario the Vail Professional Building site and Cascade Crossing could be developed as a contiguous parcel. in keeping with Policy Objective 2.3.4, Improved Access and Circulation, of the Plan, opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements shall be explored in conjunction with any future redevelopment of the sites. Possible opportunities for improvements may include, an improved mass transit stop, relocated /reducedlshared points of entry/exiting, restricted access points, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes, landscaped medians and skier drop -off. in the redevelopment of Cascade Crossing and the Glen Lyon Office Building site under the current configuration of the Frontage Road, the bus stops in front of said properties shall be enhanced with, for example, shelters, benches, and landscaping. Pedestrian connections shall be improved from the bus shelters, across the South Frontage Road and to and from the surrounding buildings to provide safe and attractive pedestrian crossing and connections. improvements may include crosswalks, walkways, pedestrian crossing warning lights, medians, and signage. b. Frontage Road Realignment The greatest benefit of this realignment alternative is that it results in one very large and contiguous development parcel and in doing so integrates the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross site with the West Day Lot by removal of the barrier created by the existing Frontage Road alignment. It also creates the best pedestrian environment in creating an extension of the Lionshead Retail area in that it provides the potential to establish a convenient and desirable pedestrian connection to the rest of Lionshead. With this alternative the most viable site for a public parking facility would still be the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels. With the re- location of the Frontage Road lift access out of the old gas station site would not require a grade separated pedestrian crossing to the Maintenance YardlHoly Cross parcels. However, a grade separated crossing over the Red Sandstone Creek would be needed to link the Holy Cross site with the Vail Professional Building site. This alternative would also present the opportunity for enhancing Red Sandstone Creek to make it more accessible to the community and an aesthetically pleasing water feature. Enhancements might include; streambank stabilization/ beautification, natural stream drop structures, interactive low flow areas and general improvements for wetlands and wildlife habitiat. Any modification or enhancement to the creek corridor would be subject to U.S. Army Corp of Engineers approval. A strong east -west oriented pedestrian corridor with ground floor retail uses would be necessary to create a strong connection between this area and the rest of Lionshead, Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 7 of 15 In keeping with Policy Objective 2.3.4, Improved Access and Circulation, of the Plan, opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements shall be explored in conjunction with any future redevelopment of the Frontage Road and interior roads within the redevelopment of the West Lionshead sites. Possible opportunities for improvements may include improved mass transit stops, relocatedlreduced /shared points of entrylexiting, restricted access points, accelerationl deceleration lanes, roundabouts at major intersections, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes, landscaped medians and skier drop -off. 5.17.2 Pedestrian and Bike Access As compared to a separate, free - standing portal, West Lionshead is considered a part of the greater Lionshead area. In order for this area to be successful, it is important to have a strong pedestrian connection with the rest of Lionshead. Streetscape improvements including bike lanes or trails and sidewalks should be incorporated in any redevelopment along West Lionshead Circle and the South Frontage Road to improve the viability of mixed uses in West Lionshead. Improvements to street lighting, walking surfaces, trails, seating areas and public art that facilitate safe and attractive pedestrian and bike movement are strongly encouraged. Said improvements may necessitate the need for access easements through the sites. In the redevelopment of West Lionshead, pedestrian and bike connections shall be made to integrate with the rest of Lionshead and Cascade Village. There is an existing recreation path that runs across the southwest corner of the Glen Lyon Office Building site. If the site redevelops the recreation path shall be enhanced to meet town recreational path standards and to provide a safe and attractive pedestrian and bike experience. The improvements shall include a public easement over the path where necessary. 5.17.3 Preservation of Existing Office and Retail Space There shall be an increase in office space and no net loss of retail space in West Lionshead. Opportunities for increasing the square footage of office and retail beyond the existing conditions in West Lionshead shall be evaluated during the development review process. Currently, West Lionshead offices and businesses offer a variety of local services and amenities, which is important to preserve with the redevelopment of West Lionshead. During the winter months, the proposed ski lift in West Lionshead and the associated parking will generate significant pedestrian traffic and activity. However, consideration should be given to how West Lionshead can be an active and vibrant place year - round. One way this can be accomplished is the reinforcement of a well- crafted program of specialty retailers, offices, and restaurants that attract both tourists and local residents. Also, quality architecture and the creation of appealing outdoor spaces in and of itself will encourage people to visit this area. An active program of public art, residential units that are used for "artists in residence" or a culinary school are examples of uses that could create a catalyst for activity. In conjunction with any application to develop a new ski lift, a market study which Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 8 of 15 analyzes the appropriate amount of office /retail square footage shall be included in the redevelopment of West Lionshead. 5.17.4 Relationship to Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek abut the Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site, Holy Cross site and the Vail Professional Building site. Any redevelopment of these parcels should consider how the creeks can be enhanced and made an amenity of this redevelopment area. A substantial stand of mature trees exists on the banks of the two creeks, with low lying brush on the shores. Every effort shall be taken to preserve the substantial trees and natural steep slopes along the banks of both creeks. While the natural riparian corridor of these streams needs to remain protected and preserved, the physical and visual relationships and references between adjacent development and the stream tract should be strengthened. Improved public access and utilization of Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek for fishing and other recreational purposes is strongly encouraged to create a catalyst for activity and enjoyment of the streams. 5.17.5 Architectural Improvements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) discuss several transition tools that can be used to adapt an existing building to the new character and architectural quality desired for Lionshead. Given the high visibility of the buildings in West Lionshead and the extent to which they influence the quality of the experience of passersby, all future development of the sites should be closely scrutinized for compliance with the applicable architectural design guidelines. For properties that are east of Red Sandstone Creek, in West Lionshead, higher densities and building heights may be appropriate, particularly to encourage the development of employee housing. However, any development must meet the overall character and visual intent of this master plan and be compatible with the adjacent existing development of the Marriott and the Vail Spa. Notwithstanding the height allowances of the underlying zone districts, building height and massing shall be responsive to the Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek corridors, in that buildings shall gradually "step down" at the creek sides. Building height and massing shall also "step down" towards the Interstate, and at the western end of Lionshead. Figure 5 -25 provides a general depiction of how building height shall gradually lower at the western end of this study area. The intent of these height standards is that building height reduces by entire floor levels in the locations as generally depicted on Figure 5 -25. Notwithstanding the height allowances depicted on Figure 5 -25, which depicts building height in an east/ west orientation, building height and massing shall also "step down" in a north/ south orientation. Notwithstanding the height allowances depicted on Figure 5 -25, buildings fronting directly along Gore Creek and the western end of Lionshead shall express no more than three to four levels before "stepping back" to taller building mass. On the Interstate side of this area, Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 9 of 15 i i building design shall be articulated to avoid large expanses of shear /unbroken wall planes. 5.17.6 Redevelopment Considerations for Glen Lyon Office Building site Consistent with its location at the western edge of West Lionshead and with respect to the extensive frontage along Gore Creek, it is appropriate to recognize certain development limitations and opportunities regardless of the underlying zone district. ! .: 6 . Height Building heights shall be consistent with Figure 5 -25, West Lionshead Building Massing and Height Limitations. Notwithstanding the height limitations set forth in Figure 5 -25, the maximum height for buildings on the Glen Lyon Office Building site shall not exceed 56 feet. 5.17.6.2 Residential Land Use and Density Existing physical improvements on the Glen Lyon Office Building site include a three -story building with 10,829 square feet of general office space and a surface parking lot. Because of the site's physical location along Gore Creek, it's accessibility to Lionshead Village, and the adjacent potential redevelopment including a ski -lift and activity center, it may be appropriate to introduce a mix of uses on site. If residential uses are proposed, the use shall be consistent with the Master Plan goal to increase the number of `Live Beds' in Lionshead. Residential density on the site should be studied and proposed in a manner that is compatible with the character and scale of adjacent uses and Gore Creek. Residential uses should be located on the basement or garden level and second floor and above in buildings on -site. If residential uses are proposed on the street level or first floor, the vitality of the pedestrian and bike experience shall be considered along with the function and character of the adjacent uses and structure design. The mixture of land uses on the Glen Lyon Office Building site shall maintain a balance between residential, office/ commercial and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 5.17.6.3 Office Land Use Consistent with the Master Plan requirement for an increase of office space, the existing 10,829 square feet of office space shall be replaced and increased on -site. Generally, I ' ll office uses should be`located on the basement or garden level and second floor and above in buildings that are part of a vital commercial core area, such as Lionshead and Vail Village. However, due to the physical location of the Glen Lyon Office Building site at the end of West Lionshead and along Gore 'Creek, there may be an opportunity to provide office uses on the first floor or street level of buildings. if office uses are proposed on the street level or first floor, the vitality of the pedestrian and bike experience shall be considered along +vith the function and character of the adjacent uses and structure design. Other considerations include whether or not the office use is open to the public and ;receives clients or visitors on a regular basis and how the location and design of the office fagade relates to the pedestrian and/or bike traffic. Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 10 of 15 5.17.6.4 Employee Housing All (100 %) of the employee housing requirements associated with the Glen Lyon Office Building site, as required by the Vail Town Code, shall be met on -site. 5.97.6.5 Landscape Preservation and Relaftonship to Red Sandstone and Gore Creeks The Glen Lyon Office Building site borders on the Red Sandstone Creek along the east .property line and the Gore Creek along the south property line. The redevelopment of the Glen Lyon Office Building site should - consider how the creeks can be enhanced and made an amenity of the area. A substantial stand of mature trees exists on the banks of the two creeks, with low lying brush on the shores. Every effort shall be taken to preserve the substantial trees and natural steep slopes °along the banks of both creeks. While the natural riparian corridor of these streams needs to remain protected and preserved, the physical and visual relationships and references between adjacent development and the stream tract should be strengthened. Improved public access and utilization of Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek for fishing and other recreational purposes is strongly encouraged to create a catalyst for activity and enjoyment of the strea►ns INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20 day of January, 2009. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 11 of 15 EXHIBIT A �' '� r F 1 0 Q LEA �l � C1D ! I t »_.. Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 12 of 15 EXHIBIT B CHAPTER 4 MASTER P LAN RECOMMENDATIONS, OVERALL STUDY AREA W z In a t y W _ N y O s z S t� \ � 'i 3 O V � Z � W o 0 _ y \ \\ c < - � 6 2 w z � V1 l a 0 cc y m j f ��- N Q W o u u W A Q Y 2 a — 4 i PAGE 4 -24 DONSHEAD RE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 13 of 15 EXHIBIT C C11APTER.4 MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS - OVERALL STUDY AREA e 0 F q j p {V � t W ;:2 W h o W 2 s LL Z O t Z u W y 7 W V r. u K co - ' n LT ONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PAGE 4 -25 Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 14 of 15 EXHIBIT D CHAPTER S DETAILED PLAN RECOMMENDA'T'IONS Z w. :r ------ a i '- W (} O L : 3 NN 1 - R X - N m � a r , 2 z tk Q Ln ,n N i LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PAGE 5 -53 Resolution No. 26, Series 2008, Page 15 of 15 4 V ATTACHMENT B Vicinity Map EL c a I _ f ?. '` w� an ., Y., �� •�� >t4 0 t uj 9 ow i Q E \i tl xs t .y p f O 6 ti V 4 Cam. & o I 0 a � k S'i w. pp •� FAi MEMORANDUM January 27, 2009 To: Vail Town Council Stan Zemler Pam Brandmeyer Judy Camp From: Sally Lorton Re: December Sales Tax On the reverse side please find the latest sales tax worksheet. I estimate I'll collect another $15,000.00 in December sales tax to bring December collections to $2,654,679.00. If so, we will be down 592% or $167,192.00 from December 2007 and down 7.25% or $207,584.00 from budget. The year will end up 3.77% or $712,231.00 from 2007 and up 1.16% or $225,369.00 from budget. The ski season, November — December, is down 5.5% or $197,705.00 from last ski season. Lift tax is up 10.2% or $60,726.00 for the ski season, November — December, from last ski season. Town of Vail Sales Tax Worksheet 1/2712009 IOOB B009�r Imm Imm Month 991 1998 1999 2000 2001 1002 2001 2004 5005 2006 2001 ewO9.f C0IlaCr70rIJ 1001 a,09�1 �°;� a x :*.�.,u . • -� : aka"` - � - `�«.e. January 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 2,783,306 2,857,079 2,975,404 118,325 6.90% 4.14% February 2,089,673 2.153.121 2,021,486 2.223,670 2.366,321 2.281.833 2,111.163 2.362,825 2429,377 2,527.130 2,718,643 2.790.702 3,069.541 278.839 12.91% 9.99% March 2,580,992 2,368,077 2,415,202 2,545,573 2,568,871 2,699,664 2,372,942 2,344,176 2,785,101 2,652,954 2,986,446 3,165,608 3,326,052 160,444 11.37% 5.07% April 874,427 1,107,334 952,843 926,771 1,043,431 870,875 871,468 992,157 915,554 1,280,324 1,330,740 1,266,005 1,098,962 1167,0431 -17.42% - 13.19% May 329,783 382,718 370,864 388,121 448,234 414,248 428,919 411,595 458.770 449,283 545.874 560,317 624,118 63,801 14.33% 11,39% June 630,366 633,400 692,611 721,774 751,439 657,707 742,755 732,113 834,913 805,362 953,017 978,261 919,268 158,9931 -3.54% -6.03% J-T, 1.D43,637 1,107,882 1,130,883 1,235.470 1,157,867 1,044,966 1,075,532 1,128,514 1.166,183 1,255,243 1,265,781 1,299,143 1,398.042 98,899 10.45% 7.61% August 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 1.162,746 1,193,373 1,347,113 153.740 15.86% 12.88% September 637,831 735,608 806,600 817,313 747,766 713,574 679,208 757.033 795,807 632,549 908,318 932.237 833,814 198,4231 -8.20% - 10,56% October 472,836 515,531 536,204 547,201 486.570 484,425 508,092 532,537 566,173 614,396 688,519 704,751 661,012 143.7391 November 707,166 656,596 582,260 691,445 571,783 642,293 591,269 623,646 713.117 799,582 747,877 790,261 717,364 172,8971 -4,08% -9.22% I D ecember 2,254,708 2,070,834 1,883,806 2,082,205 1,933,940 2,139,417 2,171,098 2,362,095 2,549,032 2,771,268 2,821,871 2 2,639,679 1222,5841 -6.48% -7.78% ToW 14,747,419 15,030,386 14,509,421 15,232.588 15.411,044 15,106,801 14,678,983 16.486,979 16,463.979 17,841,680 18.913,138 19.400.000 19,610.369 210,369 3.69% 1.08% i TOWN OF VAIL REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS January 28, 2009 Sales Tax When all sales tax returns are received for the month of December, collections for the month are expected to be $2,654,679 down 5.92% from December, 2007. Year -to -date sales tax collections of $19.6M are up 3.8% from 2007. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up only .1 % for the month of December, and up 3.8% for all of 2008 compared to prior year. i Use Tax Use tax collections as of January 28, 2009 total $4,527. 2008 collections totaled $613,283 of revenue. Construction Permit Fee Revenue 2008 construction permit revenue totals $2.5M, down 14% from full year 2007. The decrease in activity from the prior year is due to both major and non -major redevelopment projects. Major redevelopment projects make up 79% of the total, and construction permit fee revenue from those projects is down by 10% from prior year. Revenue from non -major projects is down 24% from 2007. January 2009 construction permit revenue totals $12,000, down 74% from January, 2008. A significant portion of that variance is due to a major redevelopment project in 2008. Real estate Transfer Tax (RETT) With the majority of 2008 transactions recorded, year -to -date RETT collections through December 31, 2008, total $9.0 million with over $1.5 million received in December. As of today, RETT collections for 2008 are 31% higher than 2007. In addition, 2008 revenues have exceeded the annual budget by $1.8 million, or 25 %. Major redevelopment projects including Arrabelle, Chalets at the Lodge at Vail, Forest Place, Manor Vail, One Willow Bridge, Vail Plaza and The Willows contributed $6.3 million or 69% of the total in 2008 while only $2.0 million or 30% of the total in 2007 consisted of major redevelopment projects. Meanwhile, RETT collections from property transfers not related to major redevelopment projects dropped by 38% in 2008 compared with 2007. The overall real estate market in Eagle County is down 27% in sales dollars and down 41% in sales transactions as of November, 2008. January 2009 RETT collections total approximately $124,000. This is 53% less than collections in January of 2008. The entire variance is due to major redevelopment project sales in 2008 that did not occur in 2009; collections not related to major projects in January are 12% higher than January 2008. 090128 Revenue Highlights - 1 - Parkine Revenue Pass sales for the full year 2008 currently total $793,592, a 13% decrease from full year 2007, and a 25% decrease (or $257,000) from the 2008 budget. Pass sales for November/December total $746,607, down 14.8% (volume of pass sales down 43 %) compared to November/December 2007. January, 2009 pass sales total $20,765, down 14% from January 2008. Daily sales (from parking structures) for the full year 2008 total $3.9 million, up 7.6% from full year 2007, and 1.1 % down from 2008 annual budget. Daily sales for November/December total approximately $1 million, up 26% compared to November/December 2007. Of note, the town had 5 fewer days of paid parking in November, 2008. As of January 27, 2009 daily sales total approximately $819,593, up 2.5% from January, 2008. 090128 Revenue Highlights -2- MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 3, 2009 SUBJECT: Update on the Chamonix Market Analysis Staff is providing Town Council will a brief written update on the Chamonix Market Analysis that is being completed by Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) of Denver, Colorado. The analysis builds upon the work that EPS has completed for the Town and previously presented to Town Council at the December 16, 2008 work session. EPS will be at the Town Council evening meeting on February 17, 2009, to provide Town Council with a complete report overview of their findings and recommendations. EPS is currently incorporating additional data sources into their study to further validate their analysis. This includes Eagle County Assessor data, Multi -List Service Data, on -site interviews with developers of similar projects, interviews with developers of recently completed similar projects to determine best practices and lessons learned. Additionally, EPS has contracted with RRC Associates of Boulder, Colorado to look specifically at existing renter and buyer demographics, to understand and quantify their purchasing power and their home buying expectations. Per EPS, the analysis is more than 60% complete.