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WORK SESSION AGENDA
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
2:00 P.M., OCTOBER 1, 2013
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied
upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item.
Public comments on work session item may be solicited by the Town
Council.
1.
ITEM/TOPIC: DRB/PEC Update (10 min. )
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell
2.
ITEM/TOPIC: Energy Smart Colorado - residential energy rebate program
and Energy Smart home designation. (15 min)
PRESENTER(S): John Gitchell, Energy Smart Colorado Program Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff requests that the Vail Town Council
listen to the presentation and ask questions.
BACKGROUND: Energy Smart Colorado is a community energy efficiency
program making home energy improvements simple and affordable. Non-profit
partners in Eagle, Gunnison and Pitkin Counties provide energy coaching, home
energy assessments, referrals to qualified local contractors and access to rebates
and financing for energy improvements. So far nearly 3,500 homeowners have
completed a Home Energy Assessment, with 1,700 of those completing
improvements, resulting in an average reduction of 15% / $300 savings per year in
utility bills. Making a home safer, more comfortable and resource-efficient will give
it a higher value than a home that does not have those improvements. Rebates are
available now for the following energy conservation measures:Boiler or furnace
replacementWater HeatingSolar thermal systemsWall/Attic
InsulationCrawlspace/basement Insulation ImprovementWindow ReplacementAir
SealingAfter residents complete energy conservation measures in their home, they
may then qualify for the "Energy Smart Home" designation. The Energy Smart
Home designation is a green graphic icon noted on the county property record,
and confirms that documented energy saving improvements have been made to
your home, and therefore should cost less to operate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no staff recommendation at this time.
3.
ITEM/TOPIC: Information Updates and Attachments:
1) VEAC 091013 Meeting Minutes;
2) August 2013 Sales Tax;
3) September 2013 Revenue Highlights;
4) TOV Community Picnic Comments;
5) Vail Village Character Preservation Update; (5 min. )
4.
ITEM/TOPIC: Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports: (15
min. )
5.
ITEM/TOPIC:
Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)
(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property
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interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to
determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Re:
Discussion concerning negotiations regarding ERWSD Easements; 2)
C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f) ) - to discuss personnel matters, Regarding:
Personnel matters. (45 min.)
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire
6.
ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (3:30 p.m.)
NOTE: UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW (ALL ARE
APPROXIMATE DATES AND TIMES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK
SESSION WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD),
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Ongoing agenda items TBD: DRB/PEC updates - Warren - WS - 15 min.;
Information Updates Attachments: WS - 15 min.; Executive Session items:
30 min.; Consent Agenda: 5 min.; Town Manager Report: 5 min.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Timber Ridge Redevelopment Agreement preapplication - Matt - WS - 60
min - 10/15
First reading of 2014 Budget - Kathleen - ES - 10/15
2015 Championship Operations Plan Update - 10/15
Second Reading of 2014 Budget - Kathleen - ES - 30 min. -11/5
Eagle County Economic Development Plan - Chris Romer - WS - 30 min. -
11/19
CSE Strategic Plan 2013 Event Evalutations 2014 Event Funding
Recommendations - ES - 60 min - 12/3
DestiMetric Ski Season Preview - WS - 12/17
Housing Strategic Plan - George - TBD
Beaver policy update - Kristen - WS - TBD
Vail Valley Medical Center Maser Plan Update - George - ES - 60 min -
TBD
EHU Housing Authority - TBD
2015 WAC construction restrictions discussion - George - WS - 30 min. -
TBD
Sister City discussion - TBD
Discussion of future of RSES - TBD
Streaming PEC & DRB - TBD
2015 Expectations/Legacy Piece - TBD
Update on I-70 noise right lane use - TBD
Water Quality Management Plan and update - TBD
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2013
ITEM/TOPIC: DRB/PEC Update
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell
ATTACHMENTS:
September 18, 2013 DRB Meeting Results
September 23, 203 PEC Meeting Results
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING
September 18, 2013
Council Chambers
75 South Frontage Road West - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Tom DuBois Libby Maio
Brian Gillette
Rollie Kjesbo
Andrew Forstl
PROJECT ORIENTATION 1:00pm
SITE VISITS
1. Wall Street Commercial – 225 Wall Street
2. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard - 530 South Frontage Road East
3. Left Bank Restaurant – 183 Gore Creek Drive
4. Resnick Residence - 1027 Ptarmigan Road
MAIN AGENDA 3:00pm
1. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard DRB130424 / 30 minutes George
Final review of new construction (social courtyard)
530 South Frontage Road East/Unplatted
Applicant: Town of Vail, Vail Valley Foundation, represented by Jack Hunn
ACTION: Approved with condition(s)
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Forstl VOTE: 3-0-1 (DuBois recused)
CONDITION(S):
1. The applicant shall utilize a tensile fabric material which is Benjamin Moore HC-80 (stucco
color of the amphitheater), or darker.
2. Wall Street Commercial LLC DRB130336 / 30 minutes Warren
Conceptual review (exterior modifications)
225 Wall Street/Lots B and C, Block 5C, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Wall Street Commercial LLC, represented by Michael Suman
ACTION: Conceptual, no vote
3. Left Bank Restaurant DRB130378 / 10 minutes Joe
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (windows)
183 Gore Creek Drive (Sitzmark)/Lot A, Block 5B, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Left Bank Restaurant, represented by Pierce Architects
ACTION: Approved with condition(s)
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Gillette VOTE: 4-0-0
CONDITION(S):
1. The applicant shall utilize the “Cascade Blue” colored window frames to match the lower level
storefront knee-wall color.
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4. Resnick Residence DRB130380 / 15 minutes Joe
Final review of new construction (SFR)
1027 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 2, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 7
Applicant: Eric & Sara Resnick, represented by Triumph Development
ACTION: Approved
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Gillette VOTE: 4-0-0
STAFF APPROVALS
Forst Residence DRB130287 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (landscaping)
1600 Lionsridge Loop/Lot 20, Dauphinais-Moseley Filing 1
Applicant: Tracy Forst, represented by Ceres Land Care
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory DRB130297 Joe
Final review of a sign application (awning sign)
158 Gore Creek Drive Unit 132/Lot A, Block 5C, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Four Chocolatiers LLC, represented by Brad Maxwell
Eye Pieces DRB130327 Joe
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (window)
122 East Meadow Drive (Village Center)/Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Eye Pieces of Vail, represented by Zehren & Associates
Betteridge Residence DRB130328 Warren
Final review of changes to approved plans (air conditioning)
68 East Meadow Drive Units 27 and 28/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Terry Betteridge and Paul Gotthelf, represented by Mark Donaldson
Hurwitz/Pylman/Merfish Residence DRB130367 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (repaint and deck repair)
1150A Casolar Del Norte/Lot A8, Block A, Casolar Vail
Applicant: Peter Hurwitz, Donna Pylman, Gerald Merfish, represented by Rick Pylman
Cox Residence DRB130369 Joe
Final review of an addition (bedroom)
645 North Frontage Road (Sun Vail)/Lot 9, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch
Applicant: Robert & Carolyn Cox, represented by Steven Riden
Andrews Residence DRB130373 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (deck repairs)
3947 Lupine Drive Unit B/Lot 2B, Block 1, Bighorn Subdivision Addition 1
Applicant: Richard J. and Christie F. Andrews, represented by Edward Mansfield
Vail Racquet Club Owners Association DRB130374 Joe
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (patios)
4695 Racquet Club Drive/Unplatted
Applicant: Racquet Club Owners Association, represented by Steve Loftus
Pratt Residence DRB130375 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (deck, roof)
3827B Lupine Drive/Lot 2, Bighorn Subdivision 2nd Addition
Applicant: Henry Pratt
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Montaneros DRB130376 Warren
Final review of a sign application (building identification)
641 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
Applicant: Montaneros, represented by Carrie Henderson
L-O Holdings DRB130379 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (fence)
1295 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village
Applicant: L-O Holdings, represented by Warzecha Enterprises
Dobyns Residence DRB130382 Jonathan
Final review of a sign (development sign)
3080 Booth Falls Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 12
Applicant: Pete Dobyns, represented by Pure Design Studio
Schrager Residence DRB130384 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (landscaping)
4249 Nugget Lane/Lot 8, Bighorn Estates
Applicant: Barry Schrager, represented by Ceres Land Care
Bathgate Residence DRB130385 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (landscaping)
1543 Matterhorn Circle Unit 7 (Parkside Villas)/Lots A-D, Matterhorn Village
Applicant: Steve Bathgate, represented by Ceres Land Care
Vail Public Library DRB130390 Warren
Sign Application (Building Identification)
292 W. Meadow Drive/Lot 5, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall
Gold Peak Investments LLC DRB130392 Jonathan
Final review of changes to approved plans (retaining wall)
1664 Matterhorn Circle/Lot 13, Matterhorn Village
Applicant: Gold Peak Investments LLC, represented by Michael Suman Architects
Treacy Residence DRB130394 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (Deck)
1510 Buffehr Creek Road Unit A41 (Valley Condos)/A Re-Subdivision of Parcel A, Lion’s Ridge Filing 1
Applicant: Paul Treacy, represented by New Life Remodeling
Vail Racquet Club DRB130395 Joe
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (stairs)
4695 Racquet Club Drive/Unplatted
Applicant: Racquet Club Owners Association, represented by Steve Loftus
Williams Residence DRB130397 Warren
Final review of changes to approved plans (windows, roof, stucco)
302 Mill Creek Circle/Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Margaret Williams, represented by Snowdon & Hopkins Architects
Burn Residence DRB130398 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (roof/driveway)
1905 Sunburst Drive/Lot 9, Vail Valley Filing 3
Applicant: Harry Burn, represented by Tim Olson
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Atencio Residence DRB130399 Jonathan
Final review of changes to approved plans (skylights)
2875 Manns Ranch Road Unit K2/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 13
Applicant: Lori Atencio, represented by Reconstruction Experts Inc.
1896 West Gore Creek LLC DRB130400 Joe
Final review of changes to approved plans (move building/deck/stairs/wall)
1896 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 49, Vail Village West Filing 2
Applicant: 1896 West Gore Creek LLC, represented by Sharon Cohn
MMS US Holdings DRB130401 Joe
Final review of an addition (door)
660 Lionshead Place Unit 550 (Lion Square Lodge South)/Lot 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, 1st Addition
Applicant: MMS US Holdings, represented by SRE Builders
Wagner Residence DRB130402 Joe
Final review of changes to approved plans (window well)
5148 Gore Circle/Lot 5, Block3, Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition
Applicant: Scott Wagner, represented by Ankerholz Inc.
Streeter Residence DRB130403 Tom
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (landscaping)
2925 Manns Ranch Road Unit A/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 13
Applicant: Pia Streeter
Head Residence DRB130404 Tom
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (landscaping)
325 Mill Creek Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Martha Head, represented by Trudi Wilkes
Town of Vail DRB130406 Jonathan
Final review of changes to approved plans (antenna)
1309 Elkhorn Drive/Unplatted
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Mark Paiz
Kuppinger Residence DRB130409 Jonathan
Final review of changes to approved plans (window, fireplace flue)
1699 Buffehr Creek Road/Lot 4, Eleni Zneimer Subdivision
Applicant: Jordan Kuppinger, M.D.
Simba Run Resort DRB130411 Warren
Final review of changes to approved plans (siding)
1100 Lionsridge Loop/Lots C6-C10, Lion’s Ridge Filing 1
Applicant: Simba Run Resort, represented by Pierce Architects
Village Center Commercial DRB130413 Warren
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (landscaping)
122 East Meadow Drive/Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Fred Hibberd
Krebs Residence DRB130415 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (stucco, deck, windows, doors)
1370 Sandstone Drive Unit 12 (Eiger Chalets)/Lot G2, Lion’s Ridge Filing 2
Applicant: Thomas Krebs
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Zvibleman Residence B13-0357 (OTC) JRM
OTC Window and Sliding door replacement
1817 Meadow Ridge Rd Unit 5/Lot 21 Buffehr Creek Subdivision
Applicant: Barry Zvibleman
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office
hours in the project planner’s office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75
South Frontage Road. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356,
Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
September 23, 2013 at 1:00pm
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Bill Pierce Luke Cartin
Henry Pratt
Pam Hopkins
Susan Bird
John Rediker
Michael Kurz
60 minutes
1. Gore Creek Water Quality Update – Kristen Bertuglia and Seth Mason
Kristen Bertuglia introduced the presentation and Seth Mason
Seth Mason, Eagle River Watershed Council gave a power point presentation discussing the
findings of the watershed study.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the elements included in the calculation of impervious area.
Seth Mason stated that all hard surfaces were included based upon aerial photography.
Commissioner Pierce asked how the boundaries of the impervious area study were determined.
Seth Mason explained that while it is understood that most water enters the Gore Creek
drainage the study of imperious area was focused on the valley floor and the areas adjacent to
the Gore Creek and its tributaries.
Commissioner Rediker asked when the threshold standards were development to measure
macro-invertebrate life in the creek.
Seth Mason spoke to the standards being developed on 2012.
Commissioner Kurz inquired if there was data which show which storm water discharges are
more problematic and therefore could be addressed.
Seth Mason stated that the study didn’t study each storm water drainage during multiple rain
events. Storm water drains did not turn out to be the smoking gun, but it is likely a contributor to
the negative effects in the creek health.
Commissioner Kurz spoke to the fact that the Gore Creek in East Vail is steeper and drains
faster than the creek as it enters Vail Village. Was it considered that the speed of the water was
washing the bugs out?
Seth Mason spoke to the research and conversations with experts that resulted in the speed of
the water not being considered as a cause for the “scouring” of the bugs from the areas which
showed negative impacts.
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Commissioner Pratt asked what the potential source was for the calcium in the water samples
and was it a problem.
Seth Mason stated he did not know the source (possibly geologic weathering) and that it affected
pH by acting as a buffer and generally was not an indicator of poor stream health.
Commissioner Kurz asked if anything was occurring in the industry that was looking a
bioengineering macro-invertebrates that can withstand certain impacts.
Seth Mason stated that he was not aware of any efforts to create more tolerate macro-
invertebrates. He mentioned that bug stocking had been discussed.
Commissioner Pratt spoke to the water chemistry analysis showed high levels of magnesium
and chloride.
Seth Mason explained the water chemistry analysis and how magnesium and chloride (used for
winter road maintenance) was not identifiable as a smoking gun, but is a contributor. He spoke
to the switch from sand to magnesium chloride solutions and the catch 22 that has been created
to ensure safe roads and address runoff of materials.
Commissioner Pierce inquired as to the meaning of Low Impact Development.
Seth Mason spoke to the use of bio-swales, pervious surfaces, etc.
Commissioner Pierce inquired as to the town’s current regulations regarding storm water run-off
such as parking lots.
Kristen Bertuglia, Warren Campbell, and Greg Hall spoke to the town’s regulations. For larger
scale commercial and multi-family there are sand and oil separators required. For smaller scale
residential projects there are no storm water quality requirements. Storm water quality controls
during construction is in place for commercial, multi-family, and residential development.
Commissioner Bird spoke to the use of spray on trees and the effects on the creek and the buffer
back from the creek.
Kristen Bertuglia spoke to the towns methods for apply sprays.
Commissioner Pierce asked if there was chemistry analysis which looked specifically are
herbicide and pesticide components.
Seth Mason spoke to the effort that was currently underway begin in the last year. He spoke to
the lack of state standards for those types of elements.
Commissioner Pierce stated that the town owns multiple stream tracts and other properties
adjacent to the creek and what is the quality of the riparian areas.
Kristen Bertuglia spoke to the efforts regarding the removal of private construction on town
owned property.
Commissioner Pierce spoke specifically to the golf course and the frontage road running parallel
and the possibility to practice what we preach.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the status of the encroachment enforcement.
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Kristen Bertuglia explained that three had been to court and received deferred judgments, others
had been submitted to receive summonses, and a plan was taking shape to remove the
basketball court.
Commissioner Hopkins inquired as to the status of the basketball court.
Kristen Bertuglia stated the RFP had been issued and responses were due the following day.
Commissioner Kurz asked if Mr. Mason felt that the efforts currently underway were satisfactorily
addressing the water quality issue.
Seth Mason mentioned the development and adoption of a plan would remove the creek from
the 303d list. The partners included in the agreed upon plan would then need to move forward
with steps to improve the creek health.
Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, asked if the water testing was done seasonally or
during a single season.
Seth Mason explained the data collection. The USGS samples every other month. Town of Vail
sampling occurs in the summer.
Jim Lamont asked if a more systematic study of the storm water outfalls would result in being
able to more closely determine the where the problem areas.
Seth Mason stated that the result of a study like that may result in clearer outcomes.
Jim Lamont asked if any group was charged with follow up studies.
Seth Mason stated that there was no plan to continue with those types of studies.
Jim Lamont stated that major town projects and investments should include provisions for storm
water quality measures.
Greg Hall, Public Works Director, spoke to efforts to make improvements.
Jim Lamont asked what the amount of investment was in place for the Town of Vail and other
organizations to address the water quality.
Commissioner Pierce asked if there was a reason why the water coming in town was not
impaired, became impaired, and then improved further down stream.
Seth Mason explained that the belief that the water treatment plant was provide nutrients for the
macro-invertebrates.
Commissioner Rediker asked if mapping of storm water outfalls had occurred.
Kristen Bertuglia explained that many were mapped, but not the areas they drain.
Commissioner Pierce asked if a detention pond would address the use of magnesium chloride or
was something more needed.
Seth Mason explained that a detention pond would not address that concern but could reduce
the peak loads and spread it out over time.
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45 minutes
2. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a major amendment to Special
Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment
Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 16
Vail Road, (The Sebastian)/Part of Lots M, N, and O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting
forth details in regard thereto. (PEC130021)
Applicant: AMPH, LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner: Warren Campbell
ACTION: Recommendation of approval with condition(s)
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 5-1-0 Pratt opposed.
CONDITION(S):
1. This SDD major amendment approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining
Town of Vail approval of the associated design review application.
2. The applicant shall mitigate the employee generation impact created by the
addition of 839 square feet of GRFA in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
12-24, Inclusionary Zoning, Vail Town Code.
3. The applicant shall receive and submit in conjunction with the building permit,
all applicable Colorado Department of Transportation approvals for all impacts to
the South Frontage Road East, including construction staging.
4. The applicant shall amend the recorded condominium map to reflect the
increase in floor area and space designation, prior to requesting a planning
certificate of occupancy inspection.
5. At the discretion of the Design Review Board, the roof form above the
penthouse upper floor deck can be increased to be greater than an 18 inch eave
overhang.
Warren Campbell gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. He stated that there were
several positive changes made to the proposal, but staff found that it did not comply with criterion
1 and therefore was recommending denial.
Dominic Mauriello, representing the applicant, reviewed the history of the project for the benefit
of the members not present previously. He showed photos indicating the importance of the
project interior and exterior and the ill-suited existing conditions. He further highlighted the
process the project had been through. He then discussed the changes that the project has
incorporated to address the Commissioner’s concerns.
Commissioner Kurz stated that the changes that were made improved the proposal form the
previous design and that he felt it meet the criteria.
Commissioner Rediker had no addition comment
Commissioner Bird agreed with Commissioner Kurz and felt the proposal complied with the
criterion.
Commissioner Pratt felt that all changes made since the last review were positive except the
reduction of the roof overhang above the upper floor cantilevered deck. He stated that the upper
floor deck would be more appropriate if it were integrated into a roof form. He added that the
roof form above the upper floor deck should be greater than 18 inches.
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Commissioner Hopkins requested clarification regarding the existing lower level patio that was
inset into the roof.
Dominic Mauriello showed the existing patio on the floor plans and explained how there was a
roof form to the south of the space which would negatively effect light access to the lower floor if
it were in-filled and made GRFA.
3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on the adoption of the 2013 Gerald R.
Ford Park Master Plan, an assemblage of the 1985 Ford Park Master Plan, the 1997 Ford Park
Management Plan, and the 2012 Ford Park Management Plan Amendment, located at 530, 540,
and 580 South Frontage Road East/Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC130012)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: George Ruther
ACTION: Table to October 14, 2013
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Bird VOTE: 6-0-0
4. A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-14-17, Setback from Watercourse, Vail
Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction
of gross residential floor area within the prescribed setback, located at 1975 Placid Drive Unit
33/Lot 33, Vail Village West Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC130025).
Applicant: Rosslyn May Valentine Residence Trust, represented by Richard Bolduc
Planner: Joe Batcheller
ACTION: Table to October 14, 2013
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Bird VOTE: 6-0-0
5. Approval of September 9, 2012 minutes
ACTION: Approval
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Hopkins VOTE: 6-0-0
6. Information Update
7. Adjournment
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 6-0-0
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage
Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public
hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Times and order of items are
approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning
and Environmental Commission will consider an item. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional
information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please
call (970) 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
Community Development Department
Published September 20, 2013 in the Vail Daily.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2013
ITEM/TOPIC: Energy Smart Colorado - residential energy rebate program and Energy Smart
home designation.
PRESENTER(S): John Gitchell, Energy Smart Colorado Program Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff requests that the Vail Town Council listen to the
presentation and ask questions.
BACKGROUND: Energy Smart Colorado is a community energy efficiency program making
home energy improvements simple and affordable. Non-profit partners in Eagle, Gunnison and
Pitkin Counties provide energy coaching, home energy assessments, referrals to qualified
local contractors and access to rebates and financing for energy improvements. So far nearly
3,500 homeowners have completed a Home Energy Assessment, with 1,700 of those
completing improvements, resulting in an average reduction of 15% / $300 savings per year in
utility bills. Making a home safer, more comfortable and resource-efficient will give it a higher
value than a home that does not have those improvements. Rebates are available now for the
following energy conservation measures:Boiler or furnace replacementWater HeatingSolar
thermal systemsWall/Attic InsulationCrawlspace/basement Insulation ImprovementWindow
ReplacementAir SealingAfter residents complete energy conservation measures
in their home, they may then qualify for the "Energy Smart Home" designation. The Energy
Smart Home designation is a green graphic icon noted on the county property record, and
confirms that documented energy saving improvements have been made to your home, and
therefore should cost less to operate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no staff recommendation at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
EnergySmart Presentation
EnergySmart Wellness
EnergySmart Home Designation
Rebates Single Family
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Town of Vail October 1, 2013
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OpportunityMosthomes in Eagle County were built before 2000 …before modern energy codes.
Manyof our homes are drafty, uncomfortable and expensive to operate.Someof our homes are unsafe, with gas leaks and potential for carbon monoxide poisoning.And…only 5% have had a Check-Up
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Making home energy improvements simple…
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Home Energy AssessmentWalk through inspection
Combustion Safety AnalysisBlower Door TestingQuick Fix Installs
Report with Recommended Actions
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Results So Far
(Eagle, Pitkin, Gunnison)
3,278
Home Energy Assessments:
1,978
Completed Home Energy Upgrades
228
Health / Safety threats identifiedAnnual Savings:
2,190,632 kWh reduction257,856 Therms
GHG Equivalents:607 cars
436 homes
326,658 gallons gas / 33 large tanker trucks
Results for Participating Residents: $300 off annual utility bill
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Town of Vail, participationSingle Family-89 Home Energy Assessments-27 Home Energy ImprovementsMulti-Family-48 Home Energy Improvements (AltairVail, Bald Mountain)
Vail Homes improved through Energy Smart: 75
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Education and Outreach
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Education and Outreach
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Feedback from Participants
WOW! Just had an Energy Smart evaluation. WHAT AN AMAZING experience. The team was fantastic & we found so many small ways to improve energy issues in the house. EVERYONE SHOULD DO THIS! I can't believe this only costs $100! Best money anyone can spend! THANK YOU!Facebook Post byNicole SordiDewellTeacher, Eagle County Schools
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Party Surveys
Customer Connections & Innovations, Inc.
94%
said they were satisfied with the program. Biggest identified benefit was learning about air leaks in the
ir
home.72%
have made improvements to their home after getting an Energy Smart home assessment.
Saving money (30%) was the primary reason for signing up, followed by reducing environmental impacts (24%).
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Energy Smart Home
(designation on Eagle County Property Record)Concept: Making your home safer, more comfortable and resource-efficient will give it a higher value than a home that does not have those improvements. Designation on the county property record confirms that documented energy saving improvements have been made to your home. Earning the Designation for your home: 1)
Complete a Home Energy Assessment
2)
Complete a Home Energy Improvement (15% reduction)
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Wellness Benefit:
a safe, comfortable and efficient home
Eagle County Government offers a wellness benefit o
f $50 per employeetoward a Home Energy Assessment. The benefit is paid out
from the employer
as a reimbursement, reducing the cost for employees from
$100 to $50.
Home Energy Assessment includes:
Walk-through inspection Gas-line leak detection Combustion safety analysis (CO) Air-Leakage / blower-door testRadon test-kit Install of “Quick Fix” energy saving materials (programmable thermostats, pipe insulation, CFL lighting).
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Guideline: Home Energy Assessment offered to employees as a Wellness Benefit
Revision Date: 092413
Wellness benefits are employer-sponsored benefits that are offered to employees as a preventive measure
to help avoid illness, while maintaining and improving general health. Wellness benefits may include smoking
cessation, weight loss, and other activities that improve employee well-being.
Improving the safety, comfort, efficiency and performance of affordable homes also provides a wellness
benefit for employees. Health and safety issues are inspected and addressed during the Home Energy
Assessment, and employees receive valuable education about the performance and efficiency of their home.
On average, Energy Smart participating homes are saving $300 per year on utility bills.
Eagle County Government offers a wellness benefit" of $50 per employee toward a Home Energy
Assessment. The benefit is paid out as a reimbursement, reducing the cost for employees from $100 to $50.
Home Energy Assessments are conducted by Energy Smart / BPI-certified contractors, and include:
• Walk-through inspection with the resident to learn about concerns.
• Gas-line leak detection - to ID gas leaks and fire/explosive hazards.
• Combustion safety analysis – to ID back-flow of Carbon Monoxide risks from furnace or boiler.
• Air-Leakage / Blower-door test to identify areas of heat loss in ceilings, walls, windows and doors.
• Radon test-kit to ID high levels of radon gas in the home.
• Install of “Quick Fix” energy saving materials (programmable thermostats, pipe insulation, CFL lighting).
Following the site visit, the analyst provides a report of test results and recommended improvements. Energy
Smart staff follows up with participants to offer free coaching, referrals to contractors, easy access to
rebates, and access to low-interest loans.
Employers are encouraged to offer the Home Energy Assessment as a wellness benefit. Following the Eagle
County Government example, the benefit may be paid as a reimbursement, with a copy of the Home Energy
Assessment report submitted as “proof of purchase”.
For more information, please contact:
John Gitchell, Program Administrator
Energy Smart Colorado
Eagle County Government, PO Box 179 / 500 Broadway
Eagle, Colorado 81631 phone 970-328-8766 email: John.Gitchell@EagleCounty.US
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Guideline: Energy Smart Home designation
Revision Date: 09/24/13
Making your home an Energy Smart Home
Making your home safer, more comfortable and resource-efficient will give it a higher value than a home that does not
have those improvements. An Energy Smart Home designation is noted on the county property record, and confirms
that documented energy saving improvements have been made to your home.
Earning Energy Smart Home designation for your home:
1) The first step is getting a comprehensive Home Energy Assessment by a BPI-certified Building Analyst. This includes
a gas leak detection, combustion safety analysis, blower-door air-leak test and installation of “quick fix” energy saving
materials. You’ll participate and also receive a report of test results and recommended improvements.
2) The next step is implementing significant Home Energy Improvements outlined in the report to reduce your home’s
energy cost. Improvements can include air-sealing and insulation, upgrading heating systems, replacement of doors,
windows and other improvements that tighten the building envelope. The overall is aim to meet a general annual
energy savings target of 15% or more.
How the Designation Works in Eagle County:
The Eagle County Assessor’s office will add an Energy Smart designation to the property record of qualifying homes.
Those records are updated quarterly by the Assessor and Energy Smart staff. In Eagle County, the Energy Smart Home
designation has become a defining label for properties.
Cost & Benefits:
The Energy Smart designation provides an incentive to property owners to improve their residences. Additional
benefits from the program include creating new jobs, reducing utility costs, and reducing impacts to environment.
The Energy Smart Home designation was developed as part of the Energy Smart Colorado program, and is available to
all Energy Smart Colorado partner communities.
Background:
Energy Smart Colorado is a community energy efficiency program making home energy improvements simple and
affordable. Non-profit partners in Eagle, Gunnison and Pitkin Counties provide energy coaching, home energy
assessments, referrals to qualified local contractors and access to rebates and financing for energy improvements.
So far nearly 3,500 homeowners have completed a Home Energy Assessment, with 1,700 of those completing
improvements, resulting in an average reduction of 15% / $300 savings per year in utility bills.
For more information, contact: John.Gitchell@EagleCounty.US 970-328-8766
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Revision Date 092013
Energy Smart Colorado Single Family Home Rebate
REBATE OFFER: 50% of total project cost, up to $500.
Boiler or furnace replacement
• Must be 92% AFUE efficient or better
Water Heating
• High-efficiency (.67 EF gas, .92 EF electric)
• Tankless water heater (.82 EF minimum)
• Solar thermal systems
Wall/Attic Insulation
• Add insulation to attic/roof, total insulation values = R-49 minimum
• Insulate walls total wall R-19 minimum
Crawlspace/basement Improvement
• Convert cold, vented crawlspace to a conditioned crawlspace with vapor barrier, air-sealing, rim joist and
foundation wall insulation. R-19 minimum for walls
• Insulate basement walls R-19 minimum for walls
Window Replacement
• Replace low efficiency windows with U-.35 minimum efficiency windows.
• Must be whole-house replacement.
Air Sealing
• Comprehensive air sealing project = 25% air leakage reduction
• Blower door test-in and test out required
Solar Photovoltaic
• For grid-tied Solar Photo Voltaic projects, NABCEP certification required.
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Revision Date 092013
Terms, Conditions:
• Energy Smart Rebate participants must enroll in the Energy Smart Program and complete an Energy Smart
Assessment.
• Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are eligible for rebates on materials only.
• Other improvement packages modeling 15% or better energy savings may be eligible for Energy Smart
rebate.
• Rebate requests must be received within 180 days of the invoice date.
• Applicable receipts and/or invoices are required for rebate payment.
• All projects are subject to applicable regulations and permitting.
• Energy Smart Rebates are calculated after all other available incentives have been deducted.
• There is a program rebate cap of $500 per year.
• Energy Smart Colorado reserves the right to change rebates and/or standards without notice.
• Energy Smart Colorado reserves the right to inspect projects for completion and Quality Assurance.
• Rebate funds are limited and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
• Applicants are encouraged to contact their local Energy Resource with any questions prior to completing
projects.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2013
ITEM/TOPIC: Information Updates and Attachments:
1) VEAC 091013 Meeting Minutes;
2) August 2013 Sales Tax;
3) September 2013 Revenue Highlights;
4) TOV Community Picnic Comments;
5) Vail Village Character Preservation Update;
ATTACHMENTS:
091013 VEAC Meeting Minutes
2013 TOV Community Picnic Comments
August 2013 Sales Tax
September 2013 Revenue Highlights
Vail Village Character Area Preservation
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Vail Economic Advisory Council (VEAC)
September 10, 2013
MEETING NOTES
VEAC Members Present:
Rayla Kundolf; Rob LeVine; Chris Jarnot; Michael Kurz; Brian Nolan; Robin Litt; Paul Wible; Chris
Romer; Kim Newbury; Matt Morgan; Bob Boselli; Greg Moffet; Laurie Mullen; Mark Gordon;
Others Present:
Margaret Rogers; Jenn Bruno; Bobby Bank; Amy Cassidy; Dave Chapin; Jim Lamont; Jeff
Andrews; Derek Schmidt ; Brooke Macke
TOV Staff Present:
Town Manager Stan Zemler; Finance Director Judy Camp; Economic Development Manager Kelli
McDonald; Special Events Coordinator Sybill Navas; Event Marketing Liaison Clare Hefferren
Kelli McDonald introduced the CSE members present for the joint meeting.
CSE Draft Strategic Plan Presentation:
Jenn Bruno, CSE Chair, presented the draft strategic plan prepared by CSE members and TOV
Economic Development Office. Bruno reviewed alignment with Town Council goals, objectives,
background, mission statement, purpose, event categories, strategies, score card used to
evaluate funding allocations, review and accountability, measuring progress, community benefits,
communication, cooperation and coordination, Discussion included the volume of events – pros
for sales tax and lodging occupancy and cons for stretching staff resources and potentially guest
experience impacts. Bruno explained that CSE contracted for an economic impact study on
events last year and is conducting attendance surveys this year. A copy of the draft strategic plan
can be found at www.vailgov.com
Financial Report:
Camp reviewed the just released July 2013 Vail Business Review. July sales tax collections
increased 1.4% over 2012 which is down from previous months of percentage increases. Many
VEAC members were surprised as they stated they had strong July sales. Strong performing
areas were in Vail Village retail and Lionshead lodging. Year to date sales tax collections are up
7% vs. previous record set in 2008. McDonald will email the new report to members.
Vail Resorts Marketing Update:
Brooke Macke of Vail Resorts Marketing Department gave the members a recap of FY 13 overall
results as well as PR results highlighting the 50th
anniversary coverage. Then a timeline was
presented for Epic Discovery in the summers through 2015, pending US Forest approval. FY 14
challenges, opportunities, calendar analysis and focus were then presented.
Town Manager Report:
Zemler stated the first look at the 2014 budget will be presented to Council at the September 17
meeting. Reserves are strong, staff is cautiously optimistic about a slight increase in revenues.
There are no new FTE positions contemplated but cautioned with the volume of events now the
town staff and resources have become stretched to the limit. The in-kind services requested by
promoters needs to be taken into consideration during funding allocations. Monday the relocation
of the 18th
hole will commence and is scheduled to be playable by early summer 2014. The Pulis
Covenant is the only litigation still remaining on the Golf Course Clubhouse remodel. The fields at
Ford Park have been torn up and the project is under way. The fields will be out of commission
for most of the summer of 2014.
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Citizen Input:
It was noted that Gondola One stopped service after Labor Day Weekend. Eagle Bahn Gondola
will run weekends through Oktoberfest.
Other Business:
Michael Kurz informed committee members that the PEC has been reviewing the Ford Park
Master Plan and it will be coming to the community soon for public input.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at The Antlers.
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Stan Zemler
Date: 10-01-13
Subject: Responses to TOV Community Picnic Comments
I. BACKGROUND
The 2013 Town of Vail neighborhood picnics were held on July 23 at Donovan Park and
on Aug. 13 at Bighorn Park. The picnics were well attended and used as a community
outreach measure to connect with residents and guests and to collect comments and
suggestions regarding community issues. Staff has reviewed and sorted the comments
with updates below:
II. RESPONSES TO TOV COMMUNITY PICNIC COMMENTS
Q/C = Question/Comment
TOV = Update
Neighborhoods
Q/C: Please slow down traffic on Matterhorn Circle.
TOV: The radar trailer has been placed on Matterhorn Circle in an attempt to reduce
speeding and collect data for targeted enforcement efforts. Patrols of both law
and code enforcement officers have been increased in the area prior to and
since the picnics.
Q/C: Need more speed limit signs on Frontage Road from Ford Park to Vail Mountain
School.
TOV: There are four speed limit signs in the area described. The number covers the
change in zones sufficiently for enforcement purposes with limited impact on the
aesthetics of the town. They are located as follows: near the entrance to
Ford Park; past Pulis Bridge going east; before Vail Mountain School; and near
the East Vail Interchange.
Q/C: No one uses their turn signal, especially in traffic circles (total chaos).
TOV: The Model Traffic Code currently in use by the town does not address
roundabouts. Currently the use of turn signals in roundabouts is not required
legally although it is encouraged.
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Q/C: Enforce single-file biking on the roads, especially in Intermountain and East Vail.
TOV: There is no law that requires bicyclists to ride single file. Rather, the law states,
“persons riding bicycles or electrical assisted bicycles upon a roadway shall not
ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for
the exclusive use of bicycles.” It goes on to say, “persons riding bicycles or
electrical assisted bicycles two abreast shall not impede the normal and
reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a
single lane.”
Q/C: Need bike path on Vail Valley Drive through Golf Course or widen road.
TOV: The Town Council has previously reviewed the options and directed staff to
pursue widening the road rather than design a separated path. The design to
widen the road from 16’ feet to 22’ feet was completed and the project was put
out to bid last spring. Cost of construction was approximately $2 million. Town
Council has decided not to award the project for construction at this time.
Q/C: More bike paths – or widen roads – too many 3 abreast riders.
TOV: Four to six foot wide bike paths along the shoulders of the Frontage Roads have
been and will continue to be added. The schedule includes shoulder widening
from Donovan Park to Glen Lyon Office Building on South Frontage Road and
City Market to West Vail roundabouts on the North Frontage Road in spring
2014.
Q/C: Pave South Frontage Road from roundabout to Interlochen.
TOV: Colorado Department of Transportation has planned to complete a paving project
on the North and South Frontage Roads in the fall 2014. At this time, it is
unknown whether the 2013 Colorado floods will have any impact on the funding
of this project.
Q/C: Replace Bridge Road bridge and other East Vail bridges with kayak-friendly
bridges.
Q/C: Replace Bridge Road bridge with kayak friendly/raft friendly bridge. East Vail has
some great moderate creeking and the bridges are by far most dangerous
element of Gore Creek.
TOV: Bridge Road is scheduled to be replaced in 2016 with state bridge funds. It will
be raised to be kayaker friendly. At this time, it is unknown whether the 2013
Colorado floods will have any impact on the funding of this project.
Q/C: Please get more bus service to East Vail – at least on the half hour. We
sometimes decide not to dine or shop in the village because of only hourly
service. There is more population here now.
TOV: Ridership in the summer has not justified such a drastic change in schedule as
the current East Vail bus route incorporates other routes into its schedule. To
make this change, additional buses would need to be added which is cost
prohibitive at this time.
Q/C: Put an enclosed bus stop at east end of Spruce Way bus stop.
TOV: There is an enclosed bus stop across the street from this location at Streamside
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Circle. Riders who choose this Streamside Circle stop have to ride the loop and it
comes around to the east end of Spruce Way stop. There is no bus stop at the
east end of Spruce Way because there are land constraints.
Q/C: We really need Internet service in West Vail!!
TOV: Both CenturyLink and Comcast provide Internet service to West Vail. With the
completion of the Crown 4G Cellular system, high speed cellular Internet will be
available to West Vail as well as much improved Wi-Fi Internet service. The
4G/Wi-Fi portion of the project will be completed in summer 2014.
Q/C: Get the clock tower working.
TOV: A responsibility of the town, Public Works electrical staff has been assigned to
fix.
Q/C: Add info kiosk or connectivity to Lionshead Welcome Center from transit stop at
top.
TOV: There is a touch screen kiosk at the Lionshead Transit Center that serves as an
information link to the Lionshead Welcome Center. However, this arrangement
does not provide for a direct communication link between the Transit Center and
Lionshead Welcome Center to connect with a staff person in real time.
Q/C: Vegetarian burger option at next lunch (Bighorn) – thank you!
TOV: Request will be taken into consideration for next year. Option was attempted a
few years back, but was unsuccessful with most of the burgers thrown away.
Parks & Recreation
Q/C: Don’t try to build on every viable green spot in TOV (Ford Park structures
specifically).
TOV: One of the goals of the Ford Park Master Plan update is to protect the natural
environment along the Gore Creek corridor and establish appropriate controls
and review procedures to ensure that any new use or building within the park
does not adversely affect the character and quality of the park or the overall
experience of park users.
Q/C: Amphitheater and bus stops bigger. Clean/empty trash cans more often.
TOV: Public Works crews empty trash cans on a regular schedule 7 days a week.
Because the town experiences a high level of private trash dumped in its town
receptacles, there are additional challenges in servicing the containers.
Q/C: Tennis courts Booth Creek – what a disgrace! Now locked. Unkept. Not Vail
image.
Q/C: Consider platform tennis for replacement of Booth Creek tennis courts if tennis
courts are not going to be kept up. Pickle ball fun, too!
Q/C: Booth Creek townhomes gifted wetlands and tennis courts to town with
understanding that they would be maintained. Now padlocked? Why? Why not
maintained? What is going to happen?
Q/C: Make Booth Creek tennis courts a top priority.
TOV: Town Council is currently discussing this renovation project as part of the Real
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Estate Transfer Tax/Capital budget discussions. The project has been moved up
for master planning in 2013 and initial construction in 2014 with additional
construction in 2016. There will be a public input process as part of the planning
and design development phases.
Q/C: Safety Golf Course – ball flight study questionable – driving range issue NOT 19th
fairway.
TOV: Providing public facilities that are safe and accessible to all is a fundamental
responsibility of the municipal government. In this case, it would be irresponsible
to ignore the findings of the errant ball study and its recommendations. The
circumstance creates not only a moral responsibility to address the issue, but
puts the town at great financial risk should an accident occur. This is why the
Town Council has voted to relocate the 18th hole.
Q/C: Events at golf course – please advertise and inform when special
events/weddings are scheduled. Vandalism in parking lot – parking violations.
TOV: According to police records, the department has responded to two parking
complaints since July 2013. One of the vehicles was cited and the other was
gone before the officer arrived. The department will continue to proactively patrol
the area and address parking problems as they are reported. According to police
reports, there has been one incident of vandalism in the area which was the
result of a vehicle break in. That case is assigned to a detective and is being
investigated. The public can quickly access the reports in their area on a public
website called Raidsonline.
Q/C: Sign for Donovan Park – No sign on Frontage Road and trim junipers in front of
current sign.
TOV: There is an entry sign on the south side of the Frontage Road. Public Works will
assess need for juniper trimming.
Q/C: Skatepark in every park in town (Bighorn, Sandstone, Donovan, Stephens).
Q/C: No to skatepark in Booth Creek.
TOV: While there is no consensus on a location for an appropriately-sized permanent
skatepark, the Town Council has indicated its desire to identify a permanent site
within the next two years. Estimated construction cost is $500,000 to $1 million.
In the interim, the proposed 2014 budget includes $260,000 to overhaul the
seasonal skatepark on the top deck of the Lionshead parking structure, which
has been in use for seven seasons.
Q/C: Stock Bighorn Park pond for kids to fish.
TOV: The town has made this request to Colorado Parks and Wildlife in previous years
and the CPW has declined.
Q/C: More music events at Donovan Pavilion!
TOV: Donovan Pavilion is available as an event venue for a variety of events and has
been used successfully for musical performances by Bravo! This venue is
included in an asset inventory distributed by the town’s economic development
office to promote its use to event promoters, conference planners and other
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interested parties.
Q/C: Trail markers Pitkin Creek Trail
TOV: Request forwarded to U.S. Forest Service.
Environmental
Q/C: Make Gore Creek catch and release in Vail (like Silverthorne).
TOV: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is charged with the responsibility of managing the
fisheries within the State. Gore Creek lies within the CPW’s management
responsibilities. Gore Creek has been designated a Gold Medal Trout fishery by
the CPW. As such, the daily bag limit and method of take are more strictly
regulated than other trout fisheries. The town relies on the professionals with the
CPW to successfully manage the fisheries of Gore Creek and has no jurisdiction
over the laws governing daily bag limit or method of take. The question, however,
is a good one and the town will contact the local CPW office to inquire about the
daily bag limit and better understand why Gore Creek is not catch and release
only.
Q/C: Take out bladders in creek at International Bridge and replace with rocks similar
to rocks at Solaris and/or amphitheater. Bladders look like trash in creek – ugly.
TOV: Project started as a boulder structure, but due to floodplain constraints and
variable flows, the best option was an adjustable system which has been well
received by kayak park users.
Q/C: Gore Creek survey. Where is it?
TOV: The town has been addressing the health of Gore Creek on several fronts. It has
partnered with a number of agencies to produce the Gore Creek Water Quality
Improvement Plan which was recently presented to the Town Council. The plan
provides recommendations for water quality improvement in the categories of
regulatory and policy change, educational and outreach, site specific projects
and monitoring programs for future study. The report is available online.
Another project that has been undertaken by the town is a survey that has
documented encroachments on the town’s waterways. Enforcement efforts are
currently taking place.
Q/C: Please ban plastic grocery bags.
TOV: The town has taken several steps toward addressing plastic bags in Vail that
include gathering community input, providing presentations, conducting research
and working with representatives from City Market and Safeway to discuss
possible regulations. Next steps include returning to the Town Council for policy
direction.
Q/C: Need jersey barriers along I-70, please.
Q/C: I-70 noise!!
Q/C: Request CDOT put up sound barriers on I-70. MM 182 most important.
Q/C: Any chance of a berm in front of Booth Creek area?
TOV: Regarding the topic of I-70 noise mitigation, unfortunately there is no funding
from Colorado Department of Transportation for new noise mitigation projects
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along I-70 through Vail. Current noise mitigation work has been ongoing since
2001 and includes the sand disposal berm at Bald Mountain in East Vail
which has been funded by CDOT. Approximately 50,000 cubic yards has been
placed to date on the current phase. In prior years, Town Council allocated
money to I-70 noise mitigation which was used to fund a noise study,
enforcement on I-70, public education and outreach, and utility relocation to
facilitate the west phase. The current budget does not include funding for any
additional I-70 noise mitigation work.
Q/C: Please increase enforcement of noise ordinance on I-70! It seems enforcement
has decreased in past couple of years, especially on steep section from mm 180
to 182.
TOV: Since July 22, patrol officers have conducted 157 hours patrolling Interstate
70 and have completed 170 enforcement documents resulting from traffic stops
with 8 percent of those being commercial vehicle violations. Additionally, a
roadway noise study is being conducted by code enforcement officers to help
define limits and identify the greatest problem areas.
Q/C: Get noise activated cameras and issue fines.
TOV: These have been researched and there was not a camera that would meet the
town’s needs. To compensate, additional enforcement activities from patrol have
been conducted.
Regulatory
Q/C: Solaris “parking” sign on median is totally misleading.
TOV: The town will be removing a portion of the Village Center Chute median, along
with the “P” parking sign this fall. In part, the median removal is prompted by the
re-routing of buses for special events and the radius of the Village Center Chute
turn, resulting in undercarriage damage to the buses. As part of the overall
wayfinding program, another sign will be installed along the south side of the
Frontage Road and will list daily parking fee information for Solaris.
Redevelopment
Q/C: Go forward with golf clubhouse remodel.
TOV: Plans for remodel of the golf clubhouse have been approved by the Planning and
Environmental Commission and upheld by the Town Council. While a
subsequent Eagle County District Court appeal has been dismissed, a separate
lawsuit filed earlier alleges the renovation violates an existing covenant on the
property that was transferred when the land was acquired by the town in 1984.
While it is the position of the Town of Vail and Vail Recreation District that the
current and intended future uses of the Vail Golf Club/Nordic Center comply with
the covenant, further action on the remodel has been suspended until a
judgment is rendered. Therefore, remaining reviews and approvals by the Design
Review Board are pending.
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Q/C: No! helicopter pad on the bank building – please…
Q/C: Good idea for helipad on top of bank.
TOV: Vail Valley Medical Center has initiated a Facilities Master Plan and is currently
reviewing options to relocate the air ambulance helipad as the existing helipad is
located on Colorado Department of Transportation and Federal Highway
Administration property. Both agencies have expressed a need to relocate the
helipad to a more appropriate location away from the I-70 exit ramp and South
Frontage Road. Relocation of the helipad from its current location would require
review by the Planning and Environmental Commission of a proposed
development plan at a public hearing. The development plan proposal would be
reviewed for compliance with the town’s adopted land use regulations.
Q/C: No Ever Vail!
TOV: The Ever Vail mixed-used development project proposed by Vail Resorts
Development Company received preliminary town approvals in 2012, giving the
project the ability to move forward when the time is right. The approvals, which
included a major subdivision and a rezoning, allow VRDC the ability to relocate
the frontage road, record the final plat and implement the zoning for the West
Lionshead project within the next seven years. These actions would then set the
stage for VRDC to submit site specific applications to the town’s development
review boards for consideration. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
was amended to include site specific recommendations for the 13-acre site which
include relocation of the South Frontage Road, construction of a new gondola
and a new public transit facility with accommodations for short-term skier drop
off, plus the construction of a neighborhood grocery store, 102 new hotel units
and 400 new public parking spaces. The West Lionshead site is currently home
to Vail Resorts’ maintenance facility, office buildings and a former gas station.
Town Staff
Q/C: Full time wildland fire jobs, please and thank you!
TOV: A full-time wildland coordinator position has been included in the proposed 2014
budget in an effort to improve coordination and planning efforts. This FTE would
be in addition to five seasonal wildland fire positions that are currently staffed
from May to October. Budget requests are currently under review and evaluation
by the Town Council.
Q/C: No cell phone personal usage by TOV employees while on the clock.
TOV: Human Resources will review policies and provide employee reminders on
limiting personal use to urgent matters during work time, and reinforcing the
safety guidelines on appropriate use from a safety perspective, such as no use of
cellular phones while driving – emergency situations the exception, etc.
Vail Mountain
Q/C: Question # of skiers on mountain. Does forest service limit? If so, what # and
how do they control?
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TOV: The U.S. Forest Service limits the number of skiers at any one time on the
mountain to 19,900. Vail Resorts self reports skier numbers directly to the USFS.
Q/C: Please bring back the free gondola on Fridays and/or on weekends after 3 pm.
TOV: Suggestion has been forwarded to Vail Resorts.
Q/C: One special ski run for special needs people or people over 65.
TOV: Suggestion has been forwarded to Vail Resorts.
Compliments
Q/C: The flowers in the roundabout are beautiful!! Thank you for lunch!
Q/C: Thanks for lunch!!
Q/C: Dinner, dancing with wine? Thank you for nice lunch!
Q/C: East Vail – the best place to live, work and play!
Miscellaneous
Q/C: Fear of current sense of greed. Has greed gotten out of control?
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MEMORANDUM
September 26, 2013
To: Vail Town Council
Stan Zemler
Pam Brandmeyer
Judy Camp
From: Sally Lorton
Re: August Sales Tax
I estimate Vail will collect another $90,000 in August sales tax to bring
August collections to $1,488,487. If so, we will be up 12.6% or $165,954 from the
amended budget and up 7.8% or $107,777 from August 2012. Year to date
would be up 8.0% or $1,166,900 from 2012. The year to date and full year
budgets have been amended by $822,000 to reflect additional collections earlier
in the year. Year to date revenue would be up 7.7% or $1,128,732 from the
original budget and 2.0% or $306,732 from the amended budget. This is a record
for the month of August and year to date through August. The previous record for
August was in 2012 and year to date was in 2008. Year to date increased from
the record in 2008 by 7%.
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% Change% Change
2013Budgetfromfrom
Month 2003200420052006200720082009201020112012Budget
CollectionsVarianc e2012Budget
January1,997,0912,225,8412,275,9672,597,9852,783,3062,976,6552,619,6732,564,3832,795,6882,855,5243,143,5933,143,6293610.09%0.00%
February2,111,1632,362,8252,429,3772,527,1302,718,6433,071,6152,588,8892,577,3602,803,1362,994,5803,265,1863,265,222369.04%0.00%
March2,372,942 2,344,1782,785,1012,852,9542,986,4463,327,3042,504,5672,685,0043,143,4183,185,8593,647,4043,647,4403614.49%0.00%
April871,468992,157915,5541,280,3241,330,7401,098,9181,235,9411,156,9341,191,6901,183,0871,068,0771,068,271194-9.70%0.02%
May428,919411,595458,770449,283545,874622,103516,150421,925473,292487,739560,955561,15019515.05%0.03%
June742,755732,113834,913805,362953,017918,061717,233873,765895,951963,1431,014,3521,018,5724,2205.76%0.42%
July1,075,5321,128,5141,166,1831,255,2431,265,7811,397,8421,121,8601,228,7671,481,3291,573,4991,462,2091,598,270136,0611.57%9.31%
August1,029,446994,445993,9851,055,6141,162,7461,349,7951,068,3911,147,3521,310,4711,380,7101,322,5331,398,48775,9541.29%5.74%
Total10,629,31611,191,66811,859,85012,823,89513,746,55314,762,29312,372,70412,655,49014,094,97514,624,14115,484,30915,701,041216,7327.36%1.40%
September679,208757,033795,807832,549908,318834,569753,754761,425889,945978,037913,727-100.00%-100.00%
October508,092532,537566,173614,396688,519662,767581,033594,362623,420644,577676,408-100.00%-100.00%
November591,269623,646713,117799,582747,877719,109651,873701,075788,430825,873790,411-100.00%-100.00%
December2,171,0982,362,0952,549,0322,771,2582,821,8712,652,6282,553,9742,963,7633,184,6452,973,8263,057,145-100.00%-100.00%
Total14,578,98315,466,97916,483,97917,841,68018,913,13819,631,36616,913,33817,676,11519,581,41520,046,45420,922,000
Town of Vail
Sales Tax Worksheet
9/26/2013
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
October 1, 2013
Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, August collections are estimated to be
$1,488,487 up 7.8% from last year and up 12.6% compared to amended budget.
Year to date collections of $15,791,041 are up 8.0% from last year and up 2.0%
from amended budget. This August was a record month for the town; the second
highest August was in 2008. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index
was up 1.5% for August.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through September 25th total $3,045,495 down 14.4% from this
time last year. Annual budget for 2013 totals $3,871,000, down 29% from 2012,
so year to date performance is pacing better than budgeted. Of current
collections, approximately 11% is from major redevelopment projects including
Manor Vail, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton Residences, Solaris, and Lions Square
Lodge North. Collections not related to major redevelopment projects currently
total $2,709,735 down only 0.8% from prior year.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections total $948,236 year-to-date compared to an annual budget of
$1.0 million. Construction Use Tax is down nearly 16% from collections this time
last year, although there were several large residential and commercial projects
that impacted 2012 collections. 2012 collections totaled $1.2 million.
Summary
Across all funds, year-to-date total revenue of $38.7 million is up 7.1% compared
to budget and up 10.0% from prior year, with increased sales tax collections
helping to offset decreases in RETT and Construction Use Tax.
10/1/2013
To: Vail Town Council
From: Community Development Department
Date: October 1, 2013
Subject: Vail Village Character Area Preservation Update
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Vail Town Council with an update
on the progress of the Vail Village Character Area Preservation project. During
February and March 2013, the staff hosted several focus group meetings and
participated in two public hearings with the Planning and Environmental Commission to
gain input on the proposed project. Work on this project was temporarily suspended
due to the need to reallocate staff resources to the 2013 Gerald R. Ford Park Master
Plan and similar projects
The Vail Village Character Area Preservation project remains in the Community
Development Department work plan. The project is currently set to return to the
Planning and Environmental Commission on Monday, October 28th for subsequent
review. It is likely the Commission will be prepared to forward its recommendation to
the Vail Town by the end of November or early December.
Key topics which still need to be addressed include:
· Comparative analysis of what other communities have implemented to preserve
character.
· Evaluate specific recommendations for programs or approaches to achieve
project goals.
· Prepare a recommendation to the Vail Town Code on amendments to the Vail
Village Master Plan to address the project goals.
A budget for the Vail Village Character Area Preservation project was established at
the onset of the project. The total project budget is $19,300. There is nearly $4,000
remaining in the project account. The remaining budget amount includes preparation
of materials for one Planning and Environmental Commission and one Vail Town
Council meeting. If additional funds are needed, monies will be reallocated within the
2013 Planning Projects account to cover the cost to complete this project.
10/1/2013
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2013
ITEM/TOPIC: Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports:
10/1/2013
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2013
ITEM/TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss
the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct
negotiators, Re: Discussion concerning negotiations regarding ERWSD Easements; 2) C.R.S.
§24-6-402(4)(f) ) - to discuss personnel matters, Regarding: Personnel matters.
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire
10/1/2013
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2013
ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (3:30 p.m.)
NOTE: UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW (ALL ARE APPROXIMATE DATES
AND TIMES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT
APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD), TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 IN THE VAIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Ongoing agenda items TBD: DRB/PEC updates - Warren - WS - 15 min.; Information
Updates Attachments: WS - 15 min.; Executive Session items: 30 min.; Consent Agenda: 5
min.; Town Manager Report: 5 min.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Timber Ridge Redevelopment Agreement preapplication - Matt - WS - 60 min - 10/15
First reading of 2014 Budget - Kathleen - ES - 10/15
2015 Championship Operations Plan Update - 10/15
Second Reading of 2014 Budget - Kathleen - ES - 30 min. -11/5
Eagle County Economic Development Plan - Chris Romer - WS - 30 min. - 11/19
CSE Strategic Plan 2013 Event Evalutations 2014 Event Funding Recommendations - ES - 60
min - 12/3
DestiMetric Ski Season Preview - WS - 12/17
Housing Strategic Plan - George - TBD
Beaver policy update - Kristen - WS - TBD
Vail Valley Medical Center Maser Plan Update - George - ES - 60 min - TBD
EHU Housing Authority - TBD
2015 WAC construction restrictions discussion - George - WS - 30 min. - TBD
Sister City discussion - TBD
Discussion of future of RSES - TBD
Streaming PEC & DRB - TBD
2015 Expectations/Legacy Piece - TBD
Update on I-70 noise right lane use - TBD
Water Quality Management Plan and update - TBD
10/1/2013