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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-0912 PECPLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION September 12, 1994 AGENDA Public earin 1. Discussion of Environmental Strategic Plan Planner: Russ Forrest 2. Discussion of Vail Commons. Consultant: Sherry Do and Planner: Andy Knudtsen 2:00 p.m. 3. A request for side and front setback variances to allow for a new residence to be located at 1733 Alpine Drive/Lot 11, Vail Village West 1 st Filing. Applicant: Thomas Theys Planner: Jim Curnutte TABLED T SEPTEMBER , 1 4 4. A request for a major amendment to the Glen Lyon DD to allow for a revision to the master plan to allow for the expansion of the Glen Lyon Office Building located at 1000 South Frontage Road West/Area D, Glen Lyon SDD. Applicant: Pierce, Segerberg and Associates Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED T SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 5. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a tent to be used for the Vail Associates ski school to be located south of the Lionshead Center Building/Tract A, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing. Applicant: Allen, Inc./John Dunn Planner: Randy Stouder TABLED SEPTEMBER 4 7. A request for a conditional use to allow for three employee housing units to be located at 44 Willow Place/Lot 9, Block 6, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Jay Peterson Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED T OCTOBER 1, 1994 1 a Greg Amsden Kathy Langenwalter Mike ollica ill Anderson Allison Lassoe Russ Forrest Bob Armour Andy Knudtsen Jeff Bowen Dalton Williams Discussion of Environmental Strategic Plane Planner: Buss Forrest Russ Forrest reviewed the proposed Environmental Strategic Plan with the PEC. It should be noted that Dalton Williams arrived at approximately 2:10 p.m. Bob Armour inquired whether Eagle County's Master Plan addressed the issue of disposing of solid waste throughout the County. Russ Forrest stated that the County is working on the issue and hope to have some sort of facility in place in approximately a year and one-half. He added that the Town of Vail (per capita) is one of the largest solid waste generators on the West Slope. Bob Armour stated that he would like to see mandatory water conservation devices required in Vail and that possibly these devices could be adopted as a part of the Design Guidelines. Jeff Bowen made a motion that the PEC make a recommendation to Town Council to approve and implement the Environmental Strategic Plan with o Armour seconding the motion. A -0 vote approved the Environmental Strategic Plan. 2. Discussion of Vail Commons. Consultant; Sherry Do and Planner: Andy Knudtsen Andy Knutsen stated that the purpose of today's discussion was to introduce the Vail Commons project to the PEC and receive feedback regarding the proposed Vail Commons project. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 3. A request for a setback variance and an amendment to a previously approved plan to allow for four duplexes to be constructed at 1394 Lionsridge Loop/Lot 27, Took 2, Lionsridge 3rd Filing. Applicant: Steve Gensler/Farkwood Realty Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED INDEFINITELY 9. Approve minutes from August 22, 1994 FFC meeting. 10. Council Update: Open Space text revision. -Use of common area for employee housing. -Lifthouse Lodge exterior alteration. 11. Discussion of APA State Conference attendance. 2 r a 6 k ?3 f l f -k S - - - ?"t Ak" ' rya 1. Introduction ........................................................... .4 Appendix 2 - Common i1( ife Species in Vail ....... . ......................... 31 References ...............................................................32 I Acknowledgement The Town of Vail would life to thank the 55 participants of the Vail Environmerittil OdNssev: The Next Generation search conference who provided the foundation for the development of this plan and the many ether residents that provided input throughout the planning process. This conference would not have peen possible without the support of the Strategic Planning C:csmnuttee which included: The project manager and for this }plan was Russell Forrest and the facilitator for the search conference was Nita Schweitz of C%hangelVork for the Rockies. Executive Summary ENVIRONMENTAL VISION GOALS ACTION PLANS r m Sustainable Ian Use Regulation and Economic Development Ensure Town of Vail regulations and policies relating to development are congruent with the carrying capacity of the area's natural environment and an-made resources. 2. Ecosystem Protection Protect the areas natural resources (air, water, soils, natural habitat) and recognize that they are interconnected and interdependent. 3e Environmental Efficiency Improve efficiency in water, energy, and waste management in businesses, residences, and in government. ® Environmental Management and Compliance Ensure environmental compliance through proactive environmental management that will ident6, Vail as an environmental leader. 3 Introduction PURPOSE OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN 1. Develop a long-range environmental work-plan to protect and improve Vail's environmental duality. 2. Improve cooperation and collab oration to better address environmental challenges. 3. Bella idlentify Vail as a leader in envir(inmental stev,,ar:iship/sustainal)le clevelopment. 4. Deep Vail environmentally proactive. BACKGROUND foundation for this plan. 4 STRUCTURE OF THE PLANT FIGURE I Strategic Planning Process a Begin Strategic Planning Process rdentify priorities C7i Council 4` ??{.? . review and I approve J, Historical Background State of the Environment incorporated land in NO) Lions6ead was annexed into the Town. In the 1970's, I®70 was built through the Vail Malley. Geography/ Land Cover Demographics 7 Vegetation species are found in this zone: Trees: Engelman Tspruce, Subalpine fir, L)d gepole pine, Blue spruce, Aspen Shrubs: Sagebrush, Booth's willow, Wolfs willow, Russet buffaldswlaerry, Grouse whdirtleherry Caresses: Thurber fescue, Bluejoint reed- grass, Kobresia, Elksedlge Trees: Douglas fir, LA)dlgepol` pine, Blue spruce, Aspen, Cottonwood, Birch, and Alder Shritbs: Juniper, Pinyon pine, Sagebrush, Servicebe , Rose, Mountain Mahogany, Snowberry, Booths ?W willow, Sandbar willow, Drumond s willow, Alder, DoL--woodd, Grouse ortleberry Grasso; Idaho fescue, Thurber fescue, Tufted hairg-rass, Bluejoint reed rase, Elk sedge, Bluebunch wheatgrass Habitat TABLE i Number of Vertebrate Species Total Game Species Species I Mammals 72 13 BHi dls 2132 27 Reptiles 11 m flaaiplilhians 5 Fish 17 Source: White River National Forest Management flan, 1986 Water Quality/Ouantity Have become worse over ti ee • Dissolved solids ® Phosphorus Nitrate and nitrite Salts Groundwater Air quality Hazardous Waste and Materials The Town dVall does not have aany lar4e quantity venerators of hazardous waste. }pen pace Protection Development Controls 10 Trends That Mav Affect Vail ® 74 percent (.-)f Axnericans are willing to accept slower economic growth for a cleaner environment. 2. Increased state am local government involvement in environmental programs. 3. The number of environmental laws has increased dramatically since NEPA. There has been a dramatic increase in the e ,Surveys also indicate that consumers Would be willing to pay up to 169 percent irnore if purchasing an environmentally friendly product. 11 5. `here is an increasing emphasis on pollution prevention and efficiency. strategies. . Increased emphasis on identify- ing environmental indicators. 7. Federal government implements systems (Holistic) management approach. The concept ofinanaging systems instead Rapid growth in mountain states will strain resources. 9. Market approaches to environmental regulation will be increasingly used. Polluters). 12 as Environmental Protection VAIUS ENVIRONMENTAL VISION The specific actions for each area were reviewed and similarities between areas were identified to consolidate actions to create four mayor goal areas for the plan. These four goal areas are: Ecosystem Protection Environmental Management and Compliance Protect the areas natural resources (air, water, sells, and natural habitat) and recognize that they are interconnected and interdepen- (lent. Ensure environmental compliance through proactive environmental management that will identik `Jail as an environmental leader. Environmental Efficiency Each of these goal areas supports Vail's environmental vision and is supported by action plans and resources. The next four chapters will discuss each of these goal areas in detaal. Improve efficiency in water, energy, and waste management in businesses, residences, and in government 13 / We Sustai-nable Land Use 0 Rep _ t-ation and Development BACKGROUND a / 8 f 14 - (ENVIRONMENTAL) MIN articles, Involvement in pro)ects, and local access TY. OBJECTIVES 0 Ensure development dues not exceed carrying capacity for both human and natural resources through implementation of environmental programs, policies, and regulations. 0 Develop a transportation svstern that minimizes impacts to natural and inan-madc resources. Educate residents and businesses on strategies to foster em,71ronrnental steward- ship. ® Promote and recognize sustainable devel- opment and environmental (eco) tourism (e.g., interpretive hiking, environmental education on Vail Mountain). Instill a strone- sense of conimunity for residents through the itnplenaentation ail environmental programs. ACTIONS 2. Develop incentives to promote a sustain- able community in Vail. 3. Improve public involvement in environ- mental programs through regular newspaper 4. Encourage businesses and government to adopt The Vail Environmental. Principles (Tailored from the Valdez Principles) through education and `incentives. The Vail Environmental Principles i. Sustainable use of natural resources 2. Reduction of disposable waste 3. Wise use of energy 4. Environmental risk reduction ti. Marketing of safe products and service s 6. Disclosure of environmental risk 7. Designate an environmental manager 8. Annual environmental audits/assessments 5. Review international, national, and state policies for sustainable development and as appropriate, draft local regulations/polices that support there. a. Review Resign Review Board guide- lines for buildings and landscaping to ensure the design principles are environ- mentally sound. b. Reevaluate the criteria and need for the Hillside Residential District. 15 16 Ecosystem Protection BACKGROUND OBJECTIVES t protecting the envirominent. The Town of Mail is located within a sensi- tive ecosystem that provides critical habitat Io a number of terrestrial and a g Ed:k I dC species. The water gddldiity and air quality are also sensi- tive to devel- opment. Mince an ecosystem can consist of thousands of species, geo- IoL?dc and 5011 conditions, water res0U1'cQS' and air cluality, it is essential to determine key elements of an ecosystem that Determine key thresholds for air quality, eater quality, and protection of critical habitat in and around the Town of Vail as they relate to development or human inchdced stress. a Ensure a sustainable trout population in the Gore Creels. i f Identify and protect sensitive natural areas e.g. Wetlands, riparian areas, critical habitat, wellhead protection areas, aquifer recharge areas, view corridors, areas prone to ero- sion, and steep slopes. ® Reduce PM10 levels through wood fire- place conversions and best management practices (e.g. volcanic cinders, regular street sweeping) of winter road applications. ACTIONS 17 [""".,J,':AENTAE VMn he measured. It would also help identify the need for new regulations or modifications to existing regulations. 2. Implement the Comprehensive Olsen Lands Plan. The action plan may need to be modified alter the environmental assessment of the community is completed. 4. Evaluate existing policies to determine if changes are required or whether new polices are needed to protect the ecosystem. This inay includes a. controls on development to protect sensitive natural areas. b. landscape requirements to minimize water consumption, improve wildlife habitat, and to protect mature trees. h. Implement a stream watch program to better manage the Gore Creek and enforce regulations. This prograan would involve training volunteers to help report violations of TOW fishing regulations and TOV regulations. They can also serve as an infor- mational source for recreationalists and fisherman casing Gore Creep. S. Work with the White Diver Forest Service and the County to promote an eco- system approach to forest and land manage- anent. 10. Continue the annual Trees For Vail event and implement the Town of Vail Landscape flan. 1s ?a Envirom-nental Efficiency BACKGROUND OBJECTIVES 1. Reduce total energy consumption per capita in the Town of Vail 6NY 10% lay= the year 2000. 1. Establish a baseline in 1995 for water conservation, energy conservation, and waste production so that the implementation of the above mentioned objectives can be measured. 2. Reduce per capital water consumption by 1.S% by the year 2000, 3. Develop a comprehensive waste manage- anent program that will 1 f reduce the disposal of waste by (as L to a :eaa NTAL _ measure(! in `::J-1 tons per year measured at ( 4 \ the Eagle. County Landfill) 30% A M® within the PLANS Town C?f Vall by 2000 and reduce toxxcl- ty in the waste stream. ACTIONS 2. Develop a comprehensive energy conservation program through the following methods; a. Education on energy saving devices and building techniques. d. Create incentives for implementing energy conservation techniques. e. Create or•change Town regulations to mandate energy conservation in building practices. f. Expand amass transit to reduce gas consumption. g. Develop and distribute a list of energy conserving appliances that can be pur- chased in the area. 3. Work with the Vail Malley Consolidated Water District to determine water use patterns and then develop a water conserva- tion report which will recommend water conservation techniques that might include: a. Education on water conservation. 19 I). Worldina with home and business owners to recommend the most cast effective methods for water conservation c. Incentives for implementing eater conservation techniques. d. Tours of model homes or buildings that use water conservation technology. e. Changes in regulations to reduce water consumption (e.g. low water landscaping requirements, building codes on low flow toilets and shower heads). I'. Developing and distributing a list of water saving products. a. Use the Northwest Colorado Council of Caovernments solid v=acts. study 1?)r Eagle Ca)unty to determine Waste stream characteristics in the 'T'own of glail. b. Develop an educational program and incentives to encourage individuals and b LISine Sties to reduce, reuse, and recycle c. Through education and incentives encourage food service establishments to buy recycled materials, use reusable products, and to implement recycling. d. Develop programs or policies to reduce the generation of construction waste. e. Develop a composting prograin to divert yard waste froin the landlf ill. f'. Work with We. Recycle to increase waste diversion to 30% by 2000 based on the baseline year mentioned in action 1. g. EncouraLe users of hazardous materi- als through education and incentives to use less; toxic products and when they do use hazardOLls materials to safely store and dispose of them. h. Develop a program to encourage households to use clean alternatives to household hazardous waste generating products (e.g. pesticides, herbicides, cleaners). i. Evaluate and implement, if feasible, an impact fee for new development or redevelopment to pay for recycling and waste disposal services. j. Evaluate and implement, if feasible, a bottle deposit that would provide an economic incentive for individuals to return bottles for reuse. Evaluate and implement, if feasible, a 6. Develop an incentive program to encour- age the development of-green" buildings which accomplish the objectives mentioned above. Incentives could include additional GRFA, density, or other incentives. 20 ®® 8 11anagement ? ` l r f l 2. Have the Town of Vail recognized as an environ- mental leader throug1, implementa- tion of envi- ronmental prograins. ACTIONS 7. Host environmental conferences and forums to inform residents of environmental issue=s and to help recognize frail as an environmental leader. 9. Develop a means to info business and general contractors about new Federal and State of a-ilorado environmental regulations (ex. notification of asbestos abatement). A 21 (ENVIRONMENTAL) n 1@V STS ACTION PL T LE3 Implementation Costs cost 519,000 (Town ofWail environmental pro)ect budget for 1994 is $19,000) $59,000 (excludes revision of land use plan) $25,000 $36,000 $40,000 $179,000 Notes: a. Costs exclude open lands plan costs of $4.5 million paid from Real Estate Transfer Tax. L C,)sts exclude mass transit costs ($9O - $350 trillion) since implementation schedule still needs to be defined by Inter- tilountain Planning Region. FINANCING IMPLEMENTATION 22 inn source should be pursued to L uament Town funds. Volunteer Environmental Educators Environmental education is a key c€sanpo- nent of this plan. F' ducational pr(,grarns are needed for schools, businesses, and the general Extend Time F°ra e The annual cast for implementing the action plan could be reduced by extending the implementation schedule. 23 County to implement White River ecosystem management National Forest Ongoing Seek out environmental 4 Ongoing 120 hours staff TOV, businesses, awards and grants time/year residents Ongoing Improve public involvement All Ongoing $2,000 TOV 1994 Complete Strategic Flan All 1 Year $880 for TOV, community, plan businesses, rather governmental agencies 1994 Fireplace Conversion 2 120 hours/ $2,000 for TOV Eagle County, Program annually promotion utilities, retailers, banks 1994 Complete Siormwater 2.4 6 months $4,000 to TOV 21' NWCCOG Discharge Flan complete plan 1994 Complete Open Land 1,2 3 months 80 hours TOV & residents Zane District changes staff time 1994 aimplete environmental 4 1 month $5,000 audit + TOV audit of Town facilities compliance cost 1994 - Implement Open Lands 2 4 years $4.5 million Council & staff 1997 Flan 1995 Determine baseline 3 3 months 120 hours TOV, Holy Cross, for energy, usage, staff time Public Service, Vail tauter usage, and haste $4,000 Valley Consolidated I generation Water District 1`)w, Prepare Tree/Vegetation 2 3 months $5,000 for Vaal Alpine Garden, Care Ordinance inventory of TOV trees & policy v 1995 Environmental 1,2A 4 1 hear $15,000 for EA Town of Vail Assessment (EA) business owners 1995 Develop a water 1,3 l year $21,000 for plan TOV, Water conservation program District, NWCCOG 1995 Evaluate need/ to create an 4 2 months 30 hours Council, PEC, environmental commission staff time & staff 1995 Begin implementing 2 6 months $25,000 to begin TOV recommendations from implementation Stormwater Discharge Plan to improve water quality in the Gore 1995 Evaluate development L2 1 year $160,000 for Con Dev & public related policies, i.e. revise Land Use Plan Land Use Plan, DRB rege, &significant zoning regs staff time 1991, C ,ntinue revising L)RB I, 2 1 year 200 hours Com Dev & public and zoning regulations staff time 24 TABLE 4 (Continued) Action Plan Mart Applicahle Tone L Costf a Year (Action Goal(s) Requirement Staff Tame Stakeholders 1496 Develop incentives to 1 6 months $2,000 for Town of Vail promote sustainable promotion private sector economic development and encourage adoption of Tail Environmental Principles 1996 Education to promote 1, 3 Ongoing $5,00Qlyear TOV Rocky Mt. sustainable development ! Institute, building practices community 1996 Education on area 1,2 Ongoing $I,0001j>ear Mature Center, TO`T, ecosystem Alpine Gardens, schools 1996) I lost annual environmenial 4 (knnuall.v 100 hours Mail Symposium, symposium staff time TOV 1996 Review implementation I 10 years + $90,000,000 Inter-Mountain of Inter-Mountain budgeted for Planning Region Transportation flan region GDOT & U.S. DOT 1996 Evaluate environmental 1,2 6 months 200 hours TOV & public regulations to determine staff time their adequacy 1996 Implement a habitat 2 2 years $15,000 for study Trout Unlimited, improvement program and to begin DOVE TOV for Core Creek and wildlife improvements corridors and implement a stream watch program 1997 Conduct an energy audit 1,3 1 year $ 10,000 for TO`, Holy Cross, of community and plan Pu blie Service, develop energy Rocky Mt. Institute, conservation strategies builders 1997 Develop an Integrated i, 3 1 year $111,000 for TOV,, We Recycle, 1:Vaste Alanagement plan BFI, NWCCOG Program .. 1997 Develop a hazardous 4 4 months $10,000 Fire DepL and material assistance program Env. Ilealth 1997 Implement a model home 3 4 month, $1.000 for TOV, Homebuilders show to demonstrate energy', 1,romotton Assoc., Board of water, and natural resource Realtors conservation 1998 Develop an I-70 2, 4 l year $40,000 TOV, DOT environmental mitigation plan Note: This Table reflects estimated costs. 1 . Ivey for Goal Areas Conclusion programs. 3. RecoLnizin4 Hail as a leader in environ- mental stewardship. 4. Improving the sense of community by active participation in the implementation of this plan by residents, businesses, interest groups, and government. 5. Keeping Vail environmentally proactive and reducing compliance casts. 26 Appendix I ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS STORIES In 1980 the Town oaf Vail established a PYO Deal Estate Transfer Tam to acquire and pro- tect open space in the. Town of Vatl. - In 1989 We Recycle was established as a not- for-profit company to provide recycling ser- vices to Eagle County. This has been a grass roots effort in Eagle County that now diverts approximately 4'k of the waste stream. a In 1993, the Town completed a biological survey of the Vail Valley with the assistance of the National Heritage Program which identi- tied sensitive natural areas in the Town that should be protected. In 1993 the Vail Symposium was focused can healthy communities which in large hart dis- cussed environmental issues. The Director of the United Nations Environmental Program was a speaker at this symposium. a In 199; the Town of Vail created the A'Iaurie Nottingham Environmental Quality Award to recognize outstanding= environmental programs or efrorts in the community. f In 1994 the Town of Vail adopted a compre- hensive Open Lands Flan that laid out a 4 year action plan to acquire or protect sensitive natural areas and areas needed for outdoor 27 O EIS E rIRONMEN°I PLANS AND STUDIES 1. Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements 1. Environmental Assessment: Vail Ski Area Expansion. 2. 1-70/Main Interchange Improvenzents Environmental Assessnient. Prepared ft,r U.S. Environmental 2. Gore Creek Hydrology Report, 3. Gore Creek Floodplain Info ation 4. Gore Creek Floodplain Antendntent, Colorado Water Conservation Board. Vail, Eagle CA)unty, Worado. Prepared by Hydro- Triad, LTD. January, 1978. air M"th Eive ether municipal water oraanizatx)ns in the Valley. . Preliminary Planning and Feasibility Study: Reuse of Municipal Waste Water Effluent. Gore Creek galley rater Authority 11. Mater Quality Consideration fOT Highway Planning and Construction: 1-70 - Mail Pass, Colorado. U.& Forest Service, ite River National Forest, Glenwood Springs, CO. April, 1973. 29 12. 1-70 in a Mountain Environment, Mail Pass, Colorado. III. Other elated Reports, Studies, and flans 1. Rapid Mass-Wasting Processes: Mail, CC). 2. Mail / Beaver Creek Winter Qttality Research. Winter Quality Research Task force. Osage Davis Associates, Inc. 1980-1981, a. Significant consensus exists among all skier groups that Vail is becoming over- crowded and congested and is in danger of losing its attractiveness. b.' Support appears to exist for the concept of developing public policies to restrict or limit the rate of growth in Nail and Eagle C<3unty, Consulting Group, Management and C.a.msultants. October, 1993. 50 Appendix 2 Common Wildlife Species in Vail Species Scientific Name d1 ALNIALS Black bear Hrsus americanus Elk Cervus elaphus Mule Geer Odocoileus hemonius Snowshoe hare Lepus americanus Bobcat Lynn rufus Red fox Vulpes fulva Mountain lion Felis concolor Co,}yote Canis latrans Porcupine Erethizon dorsatum Pine marten Martes americana Red squirrel Sciurius hudsonicus Leer mouse. Peront,wous spp. Nuttall's cottontail Sylvilagus nuttalli Ling-tailed weasel Mustela frenata fled-backed vile Alicrotis clethriononiys fiat Myotis sppr. BIRDS Bald eagle. Hale wetus lcucocephalus C. ddeR eagle Aquila cht;vsaet.is Perigrine falcon Falce, peregrinus Red-tailed hawk fluteo jamaicensis Northern goshawk Accipiter g;entilis Northern 3-tried Picoides tridartylus woodpecker Haii ywyoodpecker Picoidesvillosua Northern flicker CA-upies auratus Macc,ittivary's Oporomis tolmiei warbler Pygmy nuthatch :hits pygmaea Warbling vireo Vireo gilvus Fled crossbill Loeia curvirostra Green-tailed Pipilu chlorurus towhee Virginias w°aP'bler Verniivora vtrginiae Cedar waxwing 13onikycilta cedre,runi Magpie Pica pica Stellar", toy CYan,n itta stdlvri tray )any Perisoreus ranadensis 'free swalte,w ' °fachycineta Iriciilor AMPHIBIAN Tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum Sensitivity to Habitat I o is and llu ° n A°ti%ity Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Min.-Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive T44oderntely sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive I Sensitive 31 References 32 Sherry ®o and stated that currently they are in the process of gathering numbers to assess the housing and retail needs for the Vail Commons site. She stated they were also trying to understand the redevelopment opportunity in the neighborhood. Sherry said that the initial public reaction at the neighborhood meeting was negative but that this attitude is beginning to change. She said that the proposed employee housing on the site had the most support. She stated that the neighborhood supported long-terra residency on the site as opposed to seasonal or short-term residency. Andy Knudtsen said that there was some interest in public spaces and community meeting rooms. Sherry ® and added that a fire station may be recommended for the Vail Commons site. She stated that the neighborhood would like to see chronic problems such as traffic congestion be resolved in conjunction with the proposed Vail Commons site. She said that the consultant team has met with Safeway and the Cart Company and that Safeway is extremely anxious to move to the new site. She stated that it was difficult to master plan the Vail Commons site currently because many questions still need to be answered. She stated she would like the C's ideas about what they see as the priorities for this site. Bill Anderson asked whether all three sites were owned by the Town. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 2 Andy Knu tsen stated that they would like to obtain the PE 's input on what they saw as the major community interests in the West Vail area. Dalton Williams suggested buying out the individual property owners in the Vail das chone Building in order to enlarge the site. Sherry o and stated this was not realistic because there were many different property owners. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 3 Sherry o and inquired what the DEC's thoughts were concerning amenities, open space, community facilities, additional commercial space, office space, landscaping, etc. for the site. Bill Anderson said that offices would be good. Jeff and Greg agreed with ill. Bob Armour asked if 40,000 square foot store would work. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 4 3. A request for side and front setback variances to allow for a new residence to be located at 1788 Alpine Drive/Lot 11, Vail Village West 1 st Filing. Applicant: Thomas Wheys Planner: Jim Curnutte TABLED TO T- 26, 1994 Bob Armour made a motion to table this item to the September 26, 1994 PFC meeting with Jeff Bowen seconding the motion. A 6-0 vote tabled this item to the September 26, 1994 PFC meeting. 4. A request for a major amendment to the Glen Lyon SDD to allow for a revision to the master plan to allow for the expansion of the Glen Lyon Office Building located at 1000 South Frontage Road West/Area D, Glen Lyon SDD. Applicant: Pierce, Seererg and Associates Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED T ti 26, 1994 Bob Armour made a motion to table this item to the September 26, 1994 PC meeting with Jeff Bowen seconding the motion. A -0 vote tabled this item to the September 26, 1994 PFC meeting. . A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a tent to be used for the Vail Associates ski school to be located south of the Lionshead Center Building/Tract A, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing, Applicant: Joe Macy, representing Vail Associates Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED 26,1994 Bob Armour made a motion to table this item to the September 26, 1994 PC meeting with Jeff Bowen seconding the motion. A 6-0 vote tabled this item to the September 26, 1994 PFC meeting. 6. A request fora r see i n for a Special Development District and a major CCII exterior alteration to allow for the redevelopment and expansion of the L'stello Lodge located at 705 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, lock 2, Vail/Lionshead 3rd Filing. Applicant: Alien, Inc./John Dunn fanner: Randy Stou er TABLED T . -7 26, 1 Bob Armour made motion to table this item to the September 6, 1994 P EC meeting with Jeff Bowen seconding the motion. A 6-0 vote tabled this item to the September 26, 1994 PC meeting. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 5 7. A request for a conditional use to allow for three employee housing units to be located at 44 Willow Place/Let 9, lock , Vail Village 1 st Piling. Applicant: Jay Peterson Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED T OCTOBER , 1994 Bob Armour made a motion to table this item to the October 10, 1994 PEC meeting with Jeff Bowen seconding the motion. A 6-0 vote tabled this item to the October 10, 1994 PEC meeting. 6. request for a setback variance and an amendment to a previously approved plan to allow for four duplexes to be constructed at 1694 Lionsrige Loop/Lot 27, dock 2, Lionsrige 3rd Piling. Applicant: Steve Gensler/Parkwoo Realty Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED INDEFINITELY Bob Armour made a motion to table this item indefinitely with Jeff Bowen seconding the motion. A 6- vote tabled this item indefinitely. 9. Approve minutes from August 22, 1994 PEC meeting. Jeff Bowen made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 22, 1994 PEC meeting with ill Anderson seconding the motion. A 6-0 vote approved the minutes from the August 22, 1994 PEG meeting. 10. Council Update: pen Space text revision. -Use of common area for employee housing. ®Lifthouse Lodge exterior alteration. Mike ollica presented the Council update to the PEC. 11. Discussion of APA State Conference attendance. George other inquired whether the PEC members had any interest in attending the APA State Conference which will be held here in Vail, at the end of September. Mike ollica stated that it would be helpful to let George know by the en of this week (September 1, 1994) whether the PEC members wish to attend the conference so that the PEC members could be registered. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 6 It e 710WW OF, V I a 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 51657 303-479-21381479-2139 FA 303-479-2452 TO: Environmental Stakeholder FROM: Russell Forrest Z-,-- DATE. September 6,1994 SUBJECT: Draft Report Department of Conaa1JU77aty Development Thank you for your ongoing support of the environmental strategic plan. The Vail Environmental Strategic Plan is intended to: a) Provide a long-term work plan (i.e. A TO-DO List) for environmental programs in the Town of Vail. b) Improve cooperation and collaboration between stakeholders in the community to work on environmental programs. c) Delp keep Vail proactive by reducing pollution at the source and protecting sensitive natural resources, d) Delp identify Vail as an "Environmental Leader". Attached you will find a copy of the draft plan that reflects input on the plan over the last few months. We would very much appreciate any additional comments you have on the plan, We would also like to invite you to the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council meetings that will be scheduled in the upcoming month. The Planning and Environmental Commission will be reviewing the plan on September 12, 1994 at 2:00 p.)n.. If you have any comments on the plan, please feel free to contact me at 479-2138. ! would also be happy to meet with you or your organization to discuss the plan. Once again, thank you for your valuable time and assistance.