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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-1023 PECTHIS T EM MAY AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 13.66.060 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail on October 23,1995, at :00 P.M. in the Town of Vail Municipal Building. In consideration of; 1. A request fora Minor CCII exterior alteration to the Lionshead Gondola Building to allow for the construction of an ADA elevator and a handicapped accessible ramp located at 600 Lionsead all /Lot 4, dock 1 Vail /Lionshead Filing 1. Applicant; Vail Associates, Inc. represented by David Thorpe Planner: George Ruther 2. A request for a worksession to discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 18.39 df the Vail Municipal Code ( Ski Base Recreation) and an amendment to the previously approved development plan to allow for the redevelopment of the Golden Peak Ski Base, located at 435 Vail Valley Drive / Tract F, Vail Village 5th filing and Tract B Vail Village 7th filing. Applicant: Vail Associates Inc., represented by David Corbin Planner: Jim Surnutte and Lauren Waterton 3. A request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Type Il Employee Housing Unit located at 126 Forest Road /Lot 5, dock 7, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Ron Byrne Planner: Lauren Waterton 4t fAevery®ne \nolices1102395 PLANNING VI COMMISSION 1 5e A request for a setback variance to allow for an addition to the existing residence located 111. ZZOMMIOAANAALLYM Mowed/ ec�uire oer d z®nin ro 95 ev a lm ent S ite Areas 0.3611 acre or 15,730 sq. ft. Same Height 33 feet 33 feet *GR FA 5,173 sq. ft 5,153 s qo ft. * *Site Coverage 2,360 sq. ft., or 15% 2,325 sq. ft, or 14.8% Landscaping ,4 sq. ft., or 0% min. 11,658 sq. ft., or 74.1% P ar k ing 7 required 7 p roposed Setbacks: Front® 20° 23.5° Side. 15° 4 west Side: 15° 2 1® - east R ear: 1 29' *This figure includes tw 425- square foot credits plus tw 250-square foot allowa for the HUD " the area beneath this house and parking area exceeds a 30% slope, the site coverage allowance is reduced from 20% to 15 %. Additionally, no more than 10% of the total site area (1,573 square feet ) mm b e covered by driveways and surface parking. 1161® CRITERI Upon review of Section 13, - Conditional Use Permits, theCommunity Development De partment recommends approval of the conditional use permit based upon the followin factors: A. consideration of F ctors B efore acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning and Environmental C ommission shall consider the, factors with resp to the proposed used 1 1 elation of the use on the evefoornent o jctives f the Town, W hen the Town Council adopted the Town of Vail Affordable Housin stud on N ovember 20, 1990, it recognized the need to increase the supply of housing. The Town encourag EHU as a me of providin quality living conditions and expanding the supp of employee housing for 2 a both yea r-round and seasonal local residents. The p roposed unit will have a positive impact on the Town housing needs. 2. The effect ofi use ® light end air d�striu #ion of oil ion trans ertetion facilities utilities schools parks aid recreation facilities .e n ublic fa cilit needs d other Staff believes that there will be little impact from the proposed Type 11 EHU on light, air, population, transportation, utilities, schools or parks. . Effect u on traffic with articular reference t® on cation au d tiv and pedestrian safety and convenience traffic flow gnd conk r2lagceEs . �raaneuverailit grad re oval f know fro the street and aria are s It is likely that there would be one additional vehicle associated with this residence. Staff feels that this would be an insignificant impact on the above- referenced criteria. 4. Effect upon the character of the area in hick the ro used use is to e It�c� #� � including the scale and bulk of the ro.. u din relation surroundina uses The scale and bulk of the existing structure is very similar to those in existence in the surrounding neighborhood. Since the proposed employee h ousing unit will be located within the building, it would not appear to have a negative effect on the scale and bulk of the residence in relation to surrounding uses. . Employee Hodsin Units may be allowed as a conditional use in those zone districts as eci #led Title 1 o #the Vail unici al de fir Ordinance No 27 Series of 1992 Emp!) ee Housing and shall be subject to the following c nditionsa a'. I shall e a onional use in the finale -F it si en i I T e- F amilv Residential and Primary/ Secondary Resi zone districts. The subject property is zoned Primary/Secondary Resid ential. b. It shall be permitted only on Idts hick co Dly with minimum let size re ►rer�ents of the zone district in which the Iot i l ®ca A t 15,730 square feet in size, the let meets the minimum lot size requirements in the Primary/Secondary zone district. C. It shall be located it in or attached to. inug! a it elfin or Le 1 dated within er attache to a o- farraily ellin ursuant to action 13.54.050 - esidn ui alines u�lex grad ri a.ry /edondary veld rraen. It, else locate ins 3 0 i B 3 • • • � • � :ttS:l Associates Architects M I , 7 - 1 III A Mill ` QU ` �, M. ZONING ANALYSIS The following zoning analysis has been prepared for the purpose of comparing the proposed redevelopment plan to the Ski Base/Recreation zone district development standards and to the previously approved 1955 development plan. Fora more complete breakdown of the specific urea within the building and a comparison of the 1985 approved plan and the 1995 proposed plan, please see the next page. Zoning: Ski Base/Recreation Lot Area. 49033 acres Allowed /Required 1935 approved 1995 proposed by zoning develo ment pl deve!o rnent o!ml Setbacks: As shown on the n - 95' n - 96' lo lodge approved development s - nfa 73' to garage plan e - s - n/a - 206' e - 43' w - 15' to garage 210' to lodge Site Coverage: As shown on the 30,156 sq. ft. 31,725 sq. ft. lodge approved development 32,254 sq. ft. of plan parking structure Landscaping: As shown on the N/A N/A approved development plan Parking: As shown on the X149 spaces **223 spaces approved development plan ***For Height: a fiat or mansard roof - 35' 35' Unknown'*° 60®/ roof area less than 35' 40` 40% roof area less than 40' [Swelling Units: 1 dwelling unit per 3 acres or 6 dwelling units 6 dwelling units 6 dwelling units GRFA: 30% of the total gross 22.0% or 23.0 or square footage of the 14,462 sq. ft. 22,510 sq. ft. main building — Commercial area No limitation except retail & meeting 45,799 sq. ft. 45, 703 sq. ft. space, which is 15% & 5% respectively of the non - residential floor area. **Total floor area: As shown on the 65,150 sq. ft. 30,376 sq. ft. approved development plan This figure includes 113 public parking spaces, 12 spaces associated with the six residential, units, 7 general skier drop -off spaces and 12 Children's Center spaces that were added in 1936, °$ This figure includes 150 managed spaces, 14 spaces associated with the residential units, 29 general skier drop - off spaces and 30 Children's Center drop -off spaces. For a more detailed definition of how building height is calculated in the Ski Base Recreation Zone District, please see the proposed zoning changes attached to the end of this memorandum. " Insufficient information has been provided to confirm building height at this time, 4 Square lclti comparison e 1985 approved I Square Foots e by se 1965 1995 %Chan g Retail space 4,633 6,360 +38% Restaurant 12,165 9,756 -20% Ticketing/Ski school 3,097 3,252 + 5% Conference/ meeting rooms 2,005 3,160 +59% Employee lockers 7,996 5,764 -28% Residential; Unfit 1 FA 14,462 22,510 +56% Common area 2,662 7,10 +167% Parking area 2,227 5,055 +127/® Children's Ski School 5,863 0 /A Private Club 3,562 3,607 /A General Common Area: 3.366 +81% Total Mechanical/Storage 1,790 3,717 +106®/ Circulation 7,463 7,934 + 6% estroo ---185 1.913 +144®/ Base Lodge Total 65,150 % Managed parking structure + 0 +9 /A Total Building Square Footage 65,150 139,756 +115% Sq uami g =0Z Floor First 28,131 29,50 + % Second 20,691 24,052 +16% Third 13,190 18,311 +39% Fourth 3,138 6.507 +171% TOTAL ,1 80,376 ®/ S uare Footage b Dwelling-Unit Unfit 1 2,663 4,514 +57% Unit 2 1,690 2,906 +54% Unit 3 2,638 4,94 +87% Unit 4 2,639 3,214 +72% Unit 5 2,556 3,562 +39% Unit 1.656 3.366 +81% Total 1, % Residential Common Area; +2 6 2 +7 1 8 +16% Total Residential Floor a 17,124 29,618 + % • IV. CRITERIA TO BE USED IN EVALUATING THI :S PRQFQSAL Since this is a worksession, the PEC will not be reviewing the project for compliance with the required review criteria. Please see Attachment A of the October 9, 1995 memorandum to the EC for the complete review criteria. V. DISCUSSION ISSUES As mentioned previously, many elements of the Golden Peak redevelopment application are still being worked on by the applicant. The primary purpose of this worksession is to update the public and allow the Board members to provide direction to the applicant regarding issues related to the proposed project. The issues are as follows: A. Issues to e discussed at this orsessionm 1. Proposed streetscpe improvements 2. Draft Operational Management Plan . Parking - employee, public, managed . Zoning code amendments B. Issues to be discussed at a subsequent P C meeting: 1. Neighborhood issue 2. Comprehensive sign program A. s ids t l jW r si 1. Pro used Stre9tSQ a e Improve ents Improvements in and around the Golden Peak Ski Base redevelopment area are include in the "East Tillage" sub -area of the Streetscape Master Plan. This sub-area includes Tail Malley Drive, Hanson Ranch Road, East Gore Creek Drive and East Meadow Drive. The East Tillage sub -area is predominantly made up of lodges and condominiums. Vehicular traffic is not restricted. The Golden Leak Ski Base facility and the Children's Center are at the center of the sub-area and are both major vehicular and pedestrian destinations. The Streetscape Master Plan recommends that the primary goal for this area is to provide an effective and safe pedestrian system, while accommodating the vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. The plan recognizes that traffic along Tail Talley Drive is very heavy throughout most of the year. It is especially heavy in the morning and late afternoons during the ski season and evenings and weekends during the summer months. Vail Associates Children's Center is a major source of vehicular congestion during the winter season, with parents dropping off and picking up children at the beginning and the end of each day. The Master Plan points out that the roadways throughout the East Village area are asphalt and will remain so in the final master plan. Concrete curb and gutter will be needed on Vail Valley Drive. This will be anappropriate treatment given the existing proposed pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area. There is a heed for additional seating opportunities along the pedestrian system in the East Village area. Landscape treatments, that might be proposed as a part of the Streetscape Master Plan, will only address those areas where landscaping infill is needed. Additional lighting ill be necessary along Vail Valley Drive. StreetscaDe Master Plan Recommen MAL constructed concrete sidewalk, or should the new sidewalk area be concrete? 7 The applicant's design consultant has indicated that the avin material on this side of the road as "yet to be determined," to allow for further discussion by the r t t r I c i Along it Valley Drive, from Manor Vail's north entry to the soccer field, s t to ten- foot wide concrete unit walkway is recommended on the south side of the road. The plan points out that retaining waIts will be needed in r inadequate right-of-way illi de being immediately to roadway. There is sidewalk r for the i street due to the i t physical constraints I the northerly right-of-way line. The plan recommends that a sidewalk/crosswalk I i n will be necessary to provide safe ri access through l u run area. ff Anal sis; Vail Associates is proposing to continue the pedestrian walkw on the south side of Vail Valley Drive, as suggested in the plan, from Manor Vail's north entry to a point just east of the Children's Center. Vail Associates is not proposing any streetscae improvements, beyond this point, to the soccer field. As mentioned previously, staff believes that all elements depicted on the Streetscape Master Plan shou! d be designed from the Transportation Center to the soccer field. A discussion of cost-sharing is then needed to establish each party's appropriate level of financial responsibility (VA, Town of Vail, neighborhood). tre tsc s r I n c i n -- 0 The existing Vista a n of recreational tr it and the pedestrian connection to Ford Park through Man r Vail, will be used f this r pedestrian system. o V il's entry to r d park should include iti l signing r an entry statement. Staff Anal sire Staff feels that there should be additional si na e at oth ends of the Ford Park path in order to better inform the public as to the location of this pedestrian link between Golden Peak and one of its associated parking areas. The location of these signs shou! d be identified on a site plan, with the signs themselves depicted on the comprehensive sign program. tre tsc r I n eco n ti Additional minor pedestrian either concrete or asphalt, are proposed follows: east/west An connection t it Valley Drive and xi i recreational trail west of the iv li® path north of the tennis u the north entry of the Gold i base facility. An east/west connection between Vail Valley Drive and the existing recreation trail west of the Tivoli has not been provided as suggested, however, the applicant's plan does reflect a new 4' wide asphalt path continuing south alongside Mill Creek Circle. This path will provide a pedestrian connection between the Vail Valley Drive sidewalk and the existing recreation trail which crosses Mill Creek Circle further to the south. As recommended in the plan, Vail Associates is proposing to provide a path north of the tennis courts to the north entry of the Golden Peak Ski Base Facility. Streetscape Master Plan Recommendation Consider eliminating the winter-time parking use on Chalet Road. Closure of the dead-end road and development of a pocket park/open space area should be pursued. 9 toff An al sis: At the Ford Park entrance, a handicap drop-off has been provided by the Town of Vail. This improvement has increased the visibility and usefulness of this important access to Ford Park and the Nature Center. Staff fools that the plaza at the intersection of Vail Valley Drive and Mill Creek Circle should be designed as suggested in the Streetscape Master Plan. This plan shows the sidewalk angling away from Vail Malley Drive in order to provide small landscape islands at the corners of the intersection with Mill Creek Circle. The plan also shows a landscape island in the center of the plaza. The proposal from Vail Associates indicates that the entire corner area will be paved (concrete unit avers) with landscaping provided south of the plaza area. Additionally, three benches are depicted. Staff believes that additional work should be done on this element of the plan to make this focal point more aesthetically pleasing to users and passers-by. Something similar to Mayor's Park, at the intersection of Vail Road and West Meadow Drive, would seem to be an appropriate exa le of the type of improvements that should be provided in this area. Streets Streetscaoe Master Plan Recommendation It is r that the it r 's Center bus stop relocated to f the I n Peak ski base facility for two reasons: ) congestion caus drop-off traff is at the es t location causes 1 s for ) the proposed location r vi s better access for summer events in Ford Park. pedestrian crosswalk from the relocated bus st the r Vail/Ford Park Vail/For t ill be necessary. toff Anal else After several meetings with Town of !Gail staff, Vail Associates staff and neighborhood representatives, it was determined that the best location for the bus stop is where it is . currently located, between the Children's Center and the base lodge. This location promotes the use of the bus system by providing bus riders with the best access to the the ticket windows, the Children's Center and the ski lifts. A pedestrian crosswalk, in the same location suggested in the Master Plan, to the Manor Vail /Ford Park path has been provided with the new redevelopment plan. Additionally, Vail Valley D rive will be relocated in front of Manor Vail to improve site distances an provide a safer driveway intersection with Vail Valley Drive. BI Lee tsc r PI n ec i The westbound bus stop, that is r s tl located on Vail Valley Drive r the bridge over Gore Creek, is recommended to be eliminated request of area residents o reduce vehicular/bus n sti t at the Garden the s will remain. 1 }, ., i; 4. Y � � � yR " � R'"' i. `�, � � +' . !� L+F i .vc r1 � yF � ., ycl,� . reetscaDe ter Plan Recommendation Add a neck down at the east end of Hanson Ranch Road (at Vail Valley Drive). This narrowing of the roadway discourages unnecessary traffic and provides an opportunity for additional landscaping. 5Laff Analyais. The applicant is proposing to carry out this recommendation of the Streetscape Master Plan. N recommendations for changes to the operational elements of the ski base as necessary. 12 a ME 0 M PER! P -- on street parKing sna i e proviaea in accora n*/or as specified on the approved development plan." 13 Second tier members would also have the right to use the club facilities. These members would be required to call more than 24 hours in advance to reserve their use of an available space. A reservation list would be compiled it for use by VA personnel in stationed the attendant booth at the entry to the structure. In the event that not all of the 100 second tier parking spaces are reserved on a given day by the club members, Vail Associates reserves the right to utilize theses aces for ether guests, members of the skiing public, employees or other persons who would call and reserve a space less than 24, hours in advance. This provision in the operational structure of the club would allow full, or nearly full, utilization of at least 100 of the 150 parking spaces in the structure. Members of the general public are able to reserve a second tier parking space but will not have the right to Utilize club amenities. Staff Anal sis: Staff feels that the proposed management of the parking structure can reduce the number of vehicle trips on Vail Valley Drive caused by people looking for public parking. As soon as it is known by the general public that no parking is available at the Golden Peak site, the number of trips along Vail Valley Drive should be reduced. Staff recognizes the importance of fully utilizing the parking structure at all times and feels that the Management Plan, that allows the general public to call in and reserve a space less than 24 hours in advance provides maximum utilization, when spaces are not otherwise going to be used by second tier club members. Staff however, is concerned about the proposed attendant booth located at the entrance of the parking structure. It may give the appearance that this parking structure is available to the public and that anyone may pull up and see if a space is available. This may encourage unnecessary trips down Vail Valley Drive, thereby increasing traffics The PEC may wish to ask the applicant to explore other options that will allow members to access the structure, thereby allowing the removal of the attendant booth. The PEC should consider how changes to this program will be handled after it is operational. Should changes to the operation of this parking structure return to the PEC for their approval? tso i t it n 9 s n r r As depicted on the site plans that have been reviewed by the staff and P C, there are o drop -off areas at the Golden Peak Ski Base; one designed for the general skiing public and one designed for Children's Center use. The Management Plan states that during the Christmas peak, the drop -off areas will be staffed with 4-6 people, split between the two drop -off zones, during the peak arrival and departure hours. These personnel will direct traffic, assist and expedite loading and unloading of passengers and equipment, encourage th timely departure of vehicles and enforce the restrictions of unauthorized parking. During the high season 2-4 people will staff these drop-off zones, split between the two areas as traffic demands during the peak arrival and departure hours. During all other periods, the areas will be staffed upon the discretion of Vail Associates as it may be required. 1 N H 0 15 Staff has made Vail Associates aware that employee parking at the Holy Cross lot will require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and review by the PEC, d to its existing zoning (Arterial B usiness D istrict). v_ t i r tip VA is prop osing to extend its perio of mountain operations later into the day (e g. until 4.00 p.m.), to spread out the departure times of skiers from the mountain. The Ma nagement Plan also points out that VA will continue to restrict employee passes during Christm p eak and President's weekend, The improved food and beverage cap abilities of the new Golden Peak Base facility will serve t o stagg the publics d from the portal. The M anag em ent P lan also p oints out that VA will coord inate with the Town and CDOT regarding the installation of si na a at b ase facilities, advising e artin skiers of road conditions and if conditions are adverse, inviting the skiers to stay later in the Village and raw out their departure tim toff Anal, sisa The idea of extending the mountain operations to lengthen the time in the afternoon when people come off the mountain is a good idea. We would only recomm adding additional si nae on the mountain to direct people to the different portals so that they arrive at the place they want to be. c i n c t�rti r , auo Community p rograms such as D EVO, which is a specialized ski school class for local children, currently operates at G olden Peak in Vail and at B eaver Creek. Many of the traffic problems associated with Golden Peak are a result of the DEVO drop-offs an pick -ups. In order to alleviate some of the problems and conflict with the Children's Center drop -off, as well as the general skier drop -off, Vail Associates is proposing to stagger the DEVO program arrivals and departures in advance of the typical arrivals of the ski school and the general skier drop-offs. This will allow for a more even distribution of drop -offs throughout the weekend mornings; Drop-off for DEVO will be formalized and managed with the help of DEVO, instructors to prevent vehicles stacking into Vail Valley Drive. Vail Associates is also investigating the possibility of splitting the DEVO program and basing a portion of it out of Lionshea, Staff Analysis: S taff feels that spreading out the DEVO arrivals, and coordinating it with the arrivals of the general skiers and the Children's Center, many of the cong estion prob lems exp erienced at G olden Peak will be alleviated. If it is necessary to move som of the D EVO operations to Lionshea , consideration should be given for where the d n is -up for that p rogram can occur. Although, the Managem Plan recommends h t if the tier 1 techniques are not successful in resolving traffic congestion, the DEVO program may be terminated. However, staff believes that this is a beneficial prog to the comm unity and all attempts should be made to keep it in Vail. 1 17 SkLiClub Vail Ski Club Vail is a private non - profit ski club which is not associated with Vail Associates. However, VA does provide on- mountain access for training and racing events for Ski Club Vail. Currently there are many problems associated with Ski Club Vail resulting from a lack of on -site parking and skier drop -off areas. Vail Associates, in their management plan, has committed to doing what they can to improve the situation including coordinating Ski Club Vail programs with other special events to prevent overcrowding of groups in the portal at any one time, coordinating start times for Ski Club Vail during peak periods and high season, so that arrivals will occur between the general public peak arrival and departure times, and encouraging Ski Club Vail users to drop -off using the general skier drop -off zone. taff Analyais Staff feels that the proposed management techniques will improve the existing traffic congestion currently resulting in conjunction with Ski Club Vail operations, Because this is an organization not directly associated with Vail Associates, it is difficult to control their individual operations. However, Vail Associates has committed to doing hat they can to help alleviate the existing problems. talc n hi r ,s s c ooi This portion of the Management Plan details how VA is proposing to coordinate it's ski school classes with the morning arrivals of other user groups, as well as other techniques designed to reduce dwell time of automobiles in the drop -off zones and to promote the use of public transit. Staff Anal sis: Staff believes that the PC should discuss whether or not these steps are adequate to assure the smooth flow of automobiles through the drop-off zones. in iiv r r v The proposed new Ski Base facility at Golden Peak includes an enclosed loading dock to be located between the parking structure and the base facility, at ground level. The loading dock door can be seen on the north elevation drawings of the building an parking structure. The new loading dock will allow for all deliveries to occur inside the building. The loading dock is also sized in a manner to allow for storage in the area®' Delivery and trash removal times are proposed to be scheduled outside of the opening and closing of the mountain, so as to alleviate any congestion associated with skier drop- off and is -u. Staff nal sis: Staff feels comfortable with the loading, delivery and trash removal element of this plan. n ra n This element of the Operational Management Plan refers to the snow n e ent plan that has been provided to the Town of Vail. 17 The snow management plan identifies the areas at Golden Peak that will be snow melted, plowed, and where snow will be stored for short periods of times The plan further indicates that any snowfall of 4" or more will be immediately removed (between the hours of 7.00 a. m. - 8:30 a.m. in the morning). Staff An Iysisa Staff recommends that the P C discuss the frequency of snow removal from the temporary snow storage areas, which are proposed to occur in the Children's Center and general skier drop-off zones. The plan calls for snow removal from these zones "within o to seven as," or immediately if snow storage results in congestion in the drop-off zones. TighfIftn In this portion of the Management Plan, VA explains that it is their opinion that since ticketing occurs right before a guest is ready to ski, it has no impact on traffic congestion at the Golden Peak Base facility. The plan then goes on to explain the new "direct to lift" program, which will be implemented by Vail Associates during the 1994-1995 ski season. Staff Analysis. When staff requested that VA provide information regarding ticketing, it would appear that ell times in the Children's Center drop-off zone could be significantly reduced if parents did not accompany the child into the building in order to register them for the days program. Staff would like to see VA consider this as anoption, however, we believe that this function can be addressed in the ski school element of the Management Plan an that this section can be eliminated from the plan, Spgcial Events Golden Peak is the site of many ski races andspecial events throughout the year. The Management Plan goes on to explain how a number of special events are proposed to be handled at the Golden Peak area. The Management Plan suggests that special events at Golden Peak by managed through the standard, special event permitting process of the Town of Vail, taff Anal sis; Staff feels that the existing Town of Vail special event permitting process is capable of addressing each of the special events and their particular needs as required. . 3. Parkin - loyee / Pu lick ana e The 1985 approved plan depicted a total oft 0 parking spaces at the Golden Peak site. This figure included a total of 12 spaces (6 enclosed) dedicated to the residential units at Golden Peak, as well as a few spaces dedicated to drop-off for the nursery. In 1 when the Children's Center plan was approved by the Town, an additional 12 short -ter drop-off s aces were required: Additionally, 7 general skier drop-off s aces were provided on the inside loop of the bus lame for a total of 149 sacs dedicated to drop-off and parking. 19 Rather than provide a detailed explanation of all proposed text changes in this memorandum, staff requests that the PEC members review the document and ask for clarification/explanation of any portion of it at the October 23, 1995 worksession. The text proposed to be deleted from the District has a line through it and the text which is proposed to be added to the District is in bold. 'L PROPOSED Semi:ni ii r. It is the applicant's goal to come back to the PEC for final review of the Golden Peak Ski Base redevelopment at the November 13, 1995 e tin Since this is the final opportunity for staff to review the plans prior to the P C's last review of the project, we requested that all drawing e submitted to our office by -00 a. m., Monday, October 2, 1995. (With the exception that the applicant will be allowed to amend the strescape improvement plan, management plan an zoning code text amendments in order to respond to today's PEC comments). It is the applicant's intention to have a worksession with the Vail Town Council on November 28, 1995, with first and 2nd readings of the ordinance approving the project occurring in December. ttm SIMEAECOMMENOAMN Since this is a worksession, no formal staff recommendation will be made at this time. 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The amendments include revisions to vehicular parking on the site, the design'and function of of public skier and Children's Center drop off, as well as alterations to employee parking, lift capacity, and i base operations. In the course othe submittal, VA has made certain representations regarding the physical site . plan and the operations of the portal. The Town of Vail Department of uni ty Development has requested elaboration® This plan expands u and supplements the application and, tot the extent It Is inconsistent with the application, supplants It® This Golden Peak Management Plan intended to enhance the experiences of guests to Vail and the residents o t e Golden Peak neighborhood in a manner consistent with the goals and ectives oft the Agreement between the Town of Vail ( "°T V ") and Vail Associates to manage peak periods in this resort community. effect, the measures proposed in this plan are means of managing or controlling the demands upon e Golden Peak portal and the impacts upon its surrounding infrastructure. The concepts and principles of the Program. To Manage Peak Periods Agreement (the "Agreement") bets een TOV and VA are therefore incorporated y reference into t is management plan. cultural event. Events such as these will by necessity mean that Vail will experience For their parts, pursuant to the Agreement, both VA and TOV have immediate responsibilities to undertake growth management measures. Secti on HI (pees 11-16) oft the Agreement outlines these immediate res onsi ilities under Tier oft the Plan® A's obligations include measures which might mitigate impacts at 4 For these purposes it is pertinent to note that in the rep "Peak The Assessment o i ee, described in Section V1 of ree ent, is the entity charged with it ri , evaluating, and refining the operations of the community anage ent plan. For the purposes of this r°ee a t, the Assessment Committee is likewise charged i this responsibility, but it is understood that for these purposes the Assessment Committee may delegate its review function to the Vail Transportation Task Force or other designee and shall include re rese tative of the affected of err Peak neighborhood the review roces® The project components or elements which might be considered for tiered management techniques at Golden Peak include the following: a) Managed Parking Structure; ( Public Skier and Children's Center Drop-off Areas; (c Employee Parking; ( Mountain Operations; (e Local and o uni ty Programs, such as ; ( Ski Club Vail Activities; Adult and Children's i School; ( Loading, Delivery Trash Removal; Snow Management; and (i) Ticketing; and (k) Special Events® H. MANAGED PARKING STRUCTURE The. Approved Development, Plan of. 1984 depicted 130 surface parking spaces, primarily located on the north side of rac along ail Valley Drive for all varieties of users of this particular portal and 6 interior parking spaces fort the residential condominiums. The Children's enter plan of 1988 required 12 spaces. Taken together these total 148 spaces for drop off and parking. resently the surface lot existing at Golden Peak holds approximately 150 automobiles or less depending on the amount of snow storage on the lot and the efficiencies of car storage. Of these 150 spaces roughly 18-20 are used loyees; Spraddle Creek Property Owners reserve and utilize spaces; 4 spaces are used for Cross Country i Van pick-up and r p- , and approximately 11 spaces are available for use by the skiing public for a fee. Parking requirements for the Ski Base/Recreation District are addressed in Section 18.39.230 oft the Wail Ordinances which reads: "Off-street parking shall provided in accordance with a ter 18.52 and/or asspecified the Approved Develo ment Ia "(e sis sir lie ) The language of is section permits and contemplates a parking function an design unique tot is district and its development plan. In response tot is unique environment the parking structure proposed in this lan consists of 150 parking spaces located at or below the street elevation and landscaped across the top to provide an aesthetic benefit tot the development and e surrounding ei orhood. The fundamental concept of the organization and management of these parking spaces, the equivalent of a Tier I management technique, is to create a managed or reserved "right to park". mechanism. designed control the availability and use of the spaces and a ce cut down on indiscriminate traffic flows while providing for and paying for the aesthetic benefits of the landscaped structure. The mechanism formulated to provide this managed parking product tote public is o ®e ui club or association of to 500 members who would have the right to'park in this structure for a fee. Two tiers of membership in association are contemplated. The first tier would consist of up to 100 e ers who would have a right to park in 7 an identified reserved parking space. The second tier of members would be up to 400 people who have a right to park in t cture based upon monitored an computer controlled eie ati system. is the intent of the applicant t initially offer 50 first tier and 200 second tier . memberships to the public. Parking in ers i s would be sold in the fall of contingent upon final approval oft the Golden ea se Facility Project by the Town of ail and sufficient subscriptions to commence construction of the r king structure in the spring 1996, but no later than spring of 1997. In the event that the necessary cri tions are not forthcoming by spring 1996 to commence construction in 1996, the applicant well build 0 surface parking spaces to - be used.on an interim basis until the end of ski season, 1997. The res ale" requirement to commence construction in 1996 is approximately 2103 subscriptions. The first tier member would secure a right to use a particular parking space on a year-round basis. Hence, the ratio of first tier members to parking Spaces reserved for their use would be I to 1® The second tier members would have a year- round right to use a parking space based upon availability and prior re*servation, monitored y a computerized rotation system to insure equitable an optimized arse. The initial offering of second tier memberships would constitute a ratio of members to every parking space. These members would call the parking manager more than 24-hours in advance to reserve their use of available spaces. reservation list from among the members would be compiled ai for the management of entry access by personnel stationed in the attendant booth at the 8 entry to the structure. Access into the structure would be permitted upon T IFIFINNIII q��Ipqpipqgjqqii gp 111 In the event that all parking spaces are not fully reserved and utilized by the club members, operator of the facility, - reserves the right at any time of tM* year to utilize unreserved spaces for other guests, members of the skiing public, employees or other persons who likewise must It and reserve a space less than 24- hours in advance. This short-notice use by non-members would be permitted onl Y on daily basis by reservation. However, this managed operational feature would U I !1 11 11 • 9 r ® Tier L Management measures o be undertaken in e uential fashion concurrexitly with redevelopment include: I- During the Christmas Peak period will staff the General Skier and Children's Center drop off zones with- 4 to 6 people, . split between the drop ofF zones as traffic needs demand, during peak arrival and e a ure hours or approximately fro to 10 a. m. and ® to 4t3 hese traffic managers ill direct traffic, assist and expedite the loading and unloading of passengers and equipment, a coura e the timely and swift departure of vehicles, and enforce restrictions against unauthorized r° i by calling for the removal or towing of offending vehicles. 2. During the High Season period VA will staff the General Skier and Children's drop off zones with to 4 people, split between the zones as traffic demand arrival needs during ea and epa tyre hours. During non -peak periods and during evening or night hours the drop off zones would be staffed or managed upon the operational iscretion of VA as may be needed to prevent congestion, or vehicle stacking into Vail Valley Drive or the bars lame® During these periods and times, except forspecial events, VA will permit parking byte general public in the drop-off zone surface s aces consistent with the practice and e of other VA parking lots such as North Day lot® 1 44, Permanent, static, signa e at the top of lue Cow Chute will be installed by TOV indicating that there is no public parking at of e n Peak and that only Children's Center and skier drop off is permitted. 5. In Section V (page ) of the Agreement additional s ier drop off zones have been identified as "pressing current transportation and circulation needs". VA wiIl therefore cooperate with the in identifying additional s ider drop ott zones elsewhere in the town including or Park, Main Parking cture, Lia s ea , and other locations which will be formalized and improved the Town of `mail. Initially TOV will develop an implement a plan for general skier drop on the upper deck aft the Transportation Center utilizing existing physical improvements and facilities. _ Upon e conclusion of each ea k Period and ski season the Asses s ent Committee or its designee, willspecifically assess access to and egress from the mountain at Golden Peak, together with traffic and ro impacts associated with the skier movements and will make recommendations for adjustments or improvements to the Tier I management techniques described above. (. ) Tier H. In the event that some or all of the Tier I management techniques above have been implemented and traffic congestion in the drop off zones still results in vehicle stacking into the street or bus lanes to a degree detrimental to the ordinary operation of the infrastructure, then the 12 Tier L The following management techniques will be implemented sequentially upon redevelopment to mitigate employee transportation i . pacts and serve the needs oft the community's employees: 1® VA, together with TOV, ill e ter into negotiations with the Colorado Department of vans ation to secure, if possible, an employee park and - ride intercept lot on i ay 6 in le -Vail® This lot would be used for VA and TOV employees to park their vehicles in a t ail and utilize established pu lic transportation routes to continue on to ei job locations - in Vail. In the event the CDOT site is not available or unsuitable, other sites will be, located and secured for a park and ride lot® 2® To the extent space availability exists during non-peak periods, V. A. will permit m anaged employee ar in y reservation in the parking structure at Golden PealL ® During Peak Periods VA employees will carpool to the soccer field lot pursuant to the Holiday Tra ffic and Parking Plan as ana a operate by TOV or alternatively as managed by V® ® During the Christmas peak period and, in fact, extending eyon it from December 24 until January in any given year, VA will implement its Holiday Traffic and ar l® During this period VA will providefree bus tickets forte Avon /Beaver Creek bus system to all staff. Parking in VA lots such as West Day Lot and North ay Lot, will be available for free to employees who carpool. Employees not carpooling ill be charged a fee® 1 will add the Holy Cross Lot to its parking inventory for eak® Brio employee carpooling. 6. As necessary, VA will assign employees carpooling locations in particular lots among the West Day, North ay and Holy Cross properties and manage entry access into these ro a ies. 7. VA will lease 20 parking aces from a third a or, alternatively, purchase se " blu e " parking asses from the or parking in the town structures. Upon the conclusion of each ea Period and the ski season, the Assessment Committee or its designee will monitor the 'Tier I techniques described above, assess the operational results, and make recommendations r° alterations or enhancements to e plan. . (B.) Tier 11. In the event that some or all of the ier I management techniques ave been implemented and employee parking and transit is still a concern, additional methods of employee transit and ar ing will be undertaken at the. recommendation of the Assessment Committee or its designee. V. MOUNTAV4 -) Tier Management measures to be undertaken durig peak periods in a sequential fashion concurrently with redevelopment include: 1 r] M 1. VA will extend its periods of mountain operations later into the day (e.g. until 4:00 p.m to spread out the departure times of skiers from the b VA and/or TOV will implement additio ier I measures which have t yet been employed or will enhance those Tier I techniques already in use according to the recommendations of the Assessment Committee or its designee. will continue to tae measures to balance the functionality and use of - its portals, as well as on-mountain circulation. Capital expenditures will be made as needed to continually adjust this balance. V AL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS " " is an abbreviation fort the Vail Development Team, a Children's School Program consisting of 300 children which ers specialized ski school classes to the children of locals and front range skiers. The high concentration of locals participating in the program results in an inordinately high drop off impact on non- peak Saturdays which mimics peak conditions throughout the season. .) Tier 1. Measures to be sequentially undertaken concurrently with redevelopment include® ® The DEVO program does not runt during the Christmas Peak or over Presidents' Weekend. The program will continue to a limited in this fashion. . .Arrivals for the DEVO program will be staggered in advance of the typical ski school or mountain opening times. DEVO arrival will be scheduled for 8:30 a. m., one -half hour prior to lift opening. Pick up will likewise be scheduled earlier than regular mountain closure. 16 3. D rop for DEVO will be formalized n d managed by DEVO instructors � in the of en Peak skier drop off zones to prevent stacking into the streets® . VA will investigate splitting the DEVO program f urther and basing some po rtion of the program in Lionshead o staging it at other drop off zones® For example, moving the Freestyle Program, approximately 15% oft the "DE VO skiers, to another drop off zone such s the TOV structure will be explored and imp lemented if alternate drop offs are created. to in EV out the ions ea Teen enter will su be explore with , includin ` the creation of short- 3 inute, drop is k-up park spaces in the io ea Parking t cture 5. DEVO race events will be moved in hole or in a other local courses 6® Upon the conclusion f each ski season the Assessment Committee or its des ignee will assess the imp acts caused by the DEVO program and e recommendations foradjustment r° improvement t the Tier I techniques described above® (B.) Tier H. In the event that some or all of e Tier I tech niques have been implemented and DEV still adversely impacts portal congestion then t following successive m anagement efforts will be undertaken in the next s season or Peak P eriod : 1® DEVO will be relocate in part or in whole to other portals, includin d own-valley portals accessing ever Creek Mountain. ® DEVO and other such local programs will be terminate 17 t VII. SIKI CLUB VAIL ` Club Vail is a private, non-profit ski club is is not owned, operated, or managed by VA. VA, however, provides on-mountain access for training and racing events for Ski Club Vail. Ski Club ail training accounts for approximately 0,000 gate starts per year and Ski Club Vail racing activities. account for an additional 15,000 gate starts er year. Generally racing activity, including Ski Clu Vail, runs from a. m. until 4:30 p.m. and re e tly occurs seven s per week during the ski season. . Tier 1 . Management measures to be taken concurrently, with redevelopment include: 1® Ski Club Vail programs will be coordinated wi other special events, as as done during the 199411995 season, to prevent overcrowding of rou s in the portal at any one time. 2. Start times for Ski Club Vail during peak periods and i season will be coordinated so that Ski Club Vail arrival times will occur before the 9 a. m. peaty hour rush and ilt be terminated later in the afternoon to spread. t e departure fro the ski mountain. 3. VA wil.1 allow and encourage Ski Club Vail users to arrive and depart using the General Skier Drop-off one. 4. Upon the conclusion of the ski season, the Assessment Committee or its designee will monitor the Tier I techniques described above, assess the 1 will emphasize a "one stop shop" of lessons and ui ent, including overnight storage, which will reduce the need for arrival by private automobile as eII as reduce dwell times of automobiles which do arrive for drvp off. 3. VA will promote in its marketing materials the convenience of public transit which services the area® 4. VA will investigate t opportunities or telephone or electronic preregistration in ski school in . o to cut down the dwell times of automobiles ro in skiers off fors ° school registration. 5. Upon the conclusion of each ea erio and the ski season, the Assessment Committee or its designee will assess congestion in the ortal related to ski school activities and make recommendations for adjustments or improvements tot the Tier I management techniques discussed above. (B.) Tier 11. In the event that some or all of the Tier I management techniques have been implemented and congestion associated with the ski schools still results . in crowding in the portal then the following additional management steps will be sequentially implemented: 1® The recommendations for improvements or adjustments made by the Assessment o i ee or its designee will be instituted in the following season or Peak Period. 2° VA will make improvements to its Lionshead Ski School facilities upon the red evelopment oft at portal taking pressure off of the Golden Peak portal. a IX. LOADING, DELIVERY AND TRASH REMOVAL m I 2. The Assessment Committee will review assess truck eliveries and service at the conclusion of each ® season and a e recommendations for afterations or improvements as necessary. Tier H. I the event that some or all oft the above easures have been implemented and if loading, delivery and/or trash removal resents in operational inefficiencies in the portal then the following anage ent techniques will be implemented in the next succeeding ski season: 1. The recommendations of the Assessment Committee will be implemented. will endeavor to deliver larger loads to Golden Peak and store additional food and beverage on site reducing the number of trips or I arrange night delivery to avoid traffic congestion. X. SNOW MANAGEMENT Snow management at Golden Peak will be conducted in a manner similar to that in other VA portals. Snow storage zones have been depicted upon the revise snow storage map prepared and submitted with the Application. (A. Tier I d The following management efforts. ill be undertaken with respect to snow storage and management during the ski season, including peak and high season periods. 1® VA will by contractwith third parties or through its own forces plow all areas of vehicular circulation as depicted n the Snow Management Plan by am. every morning upon a snowfall of 4 or more inches. 2 2 V, through its own forces, will remove snow from sidewalks and plaia arras icte upon the Snow Management Plan by means of a bobcat, an V and/or by hand between the ou of 7 and on all mornings following a snowfall of 4 inches or m ore. ®.. VA will store snow in temporary snow storage areas within the drop off zones and within two to seven days of a " snowfall will use loaders and _ trucks to remove the snow stored there and transport it from the site® _ Impacts on traffic congestion will determine the speed and frequency r~ `oval of snow'froin the temporary snow storage areas. VA will remove snow immediately if snow storage results in congestion in the ro ®o zones causing auto stacking into the street the end of each ea Period and the ski season the Assessment Committee or its designee will review snow removal performance during the season and, as necessary, make recommendations for adjustments. or improvements to the Tier I techniques described above. (B.) 'Tier H. Ire the event that some or all of the ie I techniques designed to manage snow have noteffectively cleared the snow from e drop off zones or other public areas and/or have impacted ircuIatio on the public streets, then VA will implement recommendations made by the Assessment Committee or its designee. XI® TICKETING The ticketing function ri argly occurs right before a guest Is ready to ski; that is, after that est has arrived at Golden Peak. believes at any congestion that Ynay occur at the ticketing area at Golden Peak has no impact on traffic congestion at the Golden Peak Base Facility. However, to improve the experience of the guest, VA has implemented a "direct to lift" program to relieve congestion at all tic e `i g areas® For the, past few years, VA has implemented scanning ec oo that has allowed season pass holders to asst the ticketing i is technology ill be expanded in the 95-96 ski season to include Colorado Card and the new Vail Valley Club Card members. There were approximately , olora Card olds for the ®95 ski season. The Vail Valley Club Card is new for the 9 ski season and targets the destination guest. It is estimated that approximately , cars will be issued for the 9596 ski season® This process will work as follows: any holder of a Colorado Card or Vail Valley Club Card will be required on his or her initial visit to go to the ticketing window and provide a credit card. Upon subsequent visits to Vail Ski Mountain, card holders ill have their Colorado or Vail Valley Club Car scanned at the maze, thereby directly charging their credit card with the appropriate charge and reducing the queing at the window. XII. SPECIAL EVENTS AND SKI RACING Golden Peak is the site of many ski races and special events during the course of a ski season® Typically the racing season begins in mid-December and runs through early April. Training fors ' racing can be broken down as follows: Ski F Club ail generates 60,000 ate starts per year; high school ray ra s add 7,50 ate starts per year; and corporate/club training events add 7,500 more stets per year. Actual racing start for th ese three User groups are approximately 15,000 gate starts per year for Ski Club Vail, with an additional , starts per year for local high school p rograms, starts per year for corporate and club racing. These total roughly 102,000 gate starts per year and average 4.5 ski racing events per week. Daily activity for ski racing typically ences at ®30 a. m. an continues until 4:30 p.m. Of these race events two or three major televised events occur each year, not all of which are headquartered out of the Golden Peak course. - These include the P Tour, FIS Wo rld Ir and North erica T rophy Series races® In 1999 the World Championships will be held at Vail and opening ceremonies are scheduled for Golden Peak. Race starts and demand for training space have been growing steadily for the past decade. Special Events which occur at Golden Peak, in ition to the routine racing programs, include various snowboarding events which raw typically 100 to 250 people, the. U.S. ro Tour which draws 'about 5 u le., and Hot Winter Nights T ` events which draw 500 to 1000 people typically in February and arc and up to 3000 people urin the Christmas holiday. ® Tier I ® Management techniques already utilized and in ace at Golden Peak r which will be implement wit redevelopment include: 1. Snowboarding events typically held in non-peak periods are usually small with i I impact on portal arrivals r use. Arrivals and staging of event participants ilI be managed with a on e on "as needed" basis. 2. Hot Winter Nights events are held during off hours and do not interfere with other portal arrivals or demands on infrastructure. These will be managed it personnel on an "as needed" basis. ® Major events, such televised FIS racing events, the orl Championships, ajor bicycle race events, and summer fireworks will be managed through the standard special event permitting process oft the 4® At e. end of each ea Period and ski season the Assessment Committee or its designee will review and a e recommendations concerning Special Events and racing activities at of err Peak and their impacts on the portal and congestion in the surrounding infrastructure® (B.) Tier 11. In the event some or all of the Tier I techniques have been implemented and congestion has still resulted at the portal which aversely effects traffic or surrounding town infrastr,ucture then will implement,the recommendations of the Assessment Committee or its designee in the following ski season or Peak Period. In addition the following successive management tec ni ues will be implemented: 1° Special events will be moved in a from is portal to down valley locations. Jay Peterson, an attorney representing Ron Byrne, said the building bulk and mass would not change, but one additional person would be living on Forest Road. If we are looking to put back locals into town, this request would do so. Larry Levin, a Holme, Roberts & Owen attorney representing Mike Flannery, stated that a lawsuit is pending in the Federal District Court in Denver. One of the issues is the correct boundary line between Lots 5 and 6 on the west side. One of the criteria in question is if all aspects of the zoning have been interpreted correctly. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 23, 1995 Planning and Environmental Commission N inutes October 23, 1995 3 A discussion will need to occur regarding Who will pay for the improvements. The TOV has budgeted for improvements to Vail Valley Drive. The memo has Streetscape Master Plan recommendations in bold followed by the staff's analysis. 0 I. FLoposed Streetscape llrn"gypments Jim Curnutte went over the memo as Lauren Waterton followed along and pointed out on the plan the improvements, encroachments, etc. The plan calls for an 8'wide paver sidewalk to be added to the west side of Vail Valley Drive and a 4'wide walkway on the east side. Diane Milligan, speaking on behalf of the Ramshorn, addressed the sidewalk on the east side of the street from a safety and aesthetic stand point. An 8'wide sidewalk on the west side made sense to her. An east-side sidewalk would be a partial sidewalk because it could not be continuous due to the 2 exits from the Ramshorn. It is dangerous and doesn't enhance pedestrian safety as they are forced to walk in the street. The Ramshorn has mature landscaping and she didn't want it removed with new construction. The Streetscape Plan would have to have the trees removed and this would not be beneficial to the Town. Construction of the east sidewalk doesn't make sense for either safety or aesthetic reasons. Kevin Deighan suggested trimming the trees up to provide for 6' of headroom underneath for the sidewp,Jk. Diane Milligan said that the Board of Directors might go for it if they could be assured that the trees would not be damaged as a result of that pruning. The roots of the trees might be ruined. Diane feels it presents a safety issue with a sidewalk on the east side and shouldn't be encouraged. They should instead encourage a sidewalk on the west side of the street. There are just too many exits and entrance points on the east side of that street. Planning and Environmental Commission N4inutes October 23, 1995 4 F777� id Q ,girn Lamont suggested more mature landscaping, however he understands there is a problem if getting water to keep the landscaping alive. Qualitatively, if you remove trees you don't have anything left and the entire area would be cars. Bob Armour said we might close down Chalet Road in the future. Armour asked Greg Hall how to slow down traffic in the neighborhocF4 Greg Hall said he was constrained because of the right-of-way. Perhaps a tighter curve at the Tivoli would help slow traffic or maybe posting a more realistic speed limit. There are appropriate widths for the road now consisting of two 12'drive lanes mostly to handle buses. There is the — curb and gutter vs. the pan question. The curb and gutter system provides a barrier and also — carries water more efficiently. Planning and Environmental Commissi ®n Minutes October 23, 1995 5 Greg et prefers the shortcut route in lieu of sidewalks on the Ramshorn side of street, if VA m takes on the improvements on the Tivoli side of the street. The shortcut could be done cooperatively with the Town and the homeowners. Greg Amsden asked if we eliminate the south and east sidewalks at the Ramshorn, what happens to the pedestrians? He encourages the alternate Chalet Road route. We need to look at this as a master plane He would prefer sidewalks on both sides of the street. Hidden driveway signs should be added. Dalton Williams said the north and east sides of the street do not get heavy use in the winter time. The sidewalk on the north side is used in the summer with the Ford Amphitheater traff is and this sidewalk is very undersized. Unless it's being widened Dalton thinks itshould be removed. He suggested making the sidewalk 10' on the other side of the street and eliminating the sidewalk in front of the Ramshorn. VA is proposing pavers in front of the Athletic Club and Vorlau er. The building owners will pay for the pavers. He ants to no what pavers , will be paying for . Dave Corbin said the pedestrian walkway from anor Vail would be improved. He thought - 0 aright be the split sharing the cost with the Town. He stated that benches and lighting would be included. Dalton Williams, given that information, wants a 10' sidewalk with the opposite sidewalk removed and he wants it clearly obvious that there is only one sidewalk. He is ok with the existing concrete. Henry Pratt agrees with Dalton on the expanded sidewalk on the south and west with defining it as a major path. He feels light bollards should be considered instead of the lights proposed and .would act as a barrier to keep people out of the street. The path on the north and east side should terminate at the Ramshorn Driveway and there should be a pedestrian crosswalk. Jim Lamont asked who would maintain this 6-8'walkway. Bob r our wants a wider sidewalk on one side. He doesn't want the trees to go away. He is ok with the existing concrete. David Kenyon, from Design Workshop, said that an 6' sidewalk is the maximum width, due to the wide roads needed for the buses. It can however, vary in width as it goes along. Jim Curnutte stated that it was more expensive to tear out an existing sidewalk, than to have two sidewalks. Dalton Williams thought we should spend the money, since we are a world class resort. occer Field Si Jim urnutte stated that there were no roose improvements from the redevelopment site to the soccer field. Kevin Deighan thinks there should be a sidewalk to the soccer field. Planning and Environmental Commission Nfinutes October 23, 1995 Jim Curnutte said who pays for what is for the Town Council to negotiate with V.A. , !I Ili WIN . ii !! 1:111 1 1 1 1 Ili I I I I Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 23, 1995 7 Bob r our said to curtail traffic, its closure in the winter would prevent its use as a parking lot. Flury Pratt doesn't know why it's not maintained. He thought to blockade it so as not to be used as a parking lot. Jim Lamont mentioned that the EVHA said they are going to come before the Town and ask to acquire Chalet Road. Greg Hall said the TOV has plowed it shut for the last few years. Greg s en inquired of the pedestrian flow from the Vail Trails and the Texas To nho es. Jim Lamont said that the area is tacky, but because of this redevelopment, the area will finally be addressed. This however, should not be a condition of Golden Peak. The question is how do you safely get cars in and out of that neighborhood. Greg offet said it would be in VA's best interest to look at this as an alternate. David Kenyon noted that Mill Creek Circle Plaza was designed to be very utilitarian and offered an opportunity for a visual invitation maintaining views of the mountain in the winter. The inclusion of landscaping may be a maintenance issue in the winter. Greg offet said it was a snow storage area in the winter. Greg sden said si na e was important. However, it offered a good location for the plaza. Kevin Deighan said AIPP would like to have art in these plazas. The Commissioners voted unanimously not to require any changes as suggested by the staff. Gil ren's Center us too Jim gave an overview of the Children's Center Bus Stop. Kevin Deighan would like a stop sign or speed bump where any kids will be crossing. Greg offet stated that the existing design around the bus stop was dangerous. WaLthound B us too Jim Curnutte gave an overview of the westbound bus stop issue. Bob Armour said the eastbound us stop is more frequently used. Should the other bus stop be eliminated. Connie Knight, a Vorlaufer resident, would like both stops eliminated, because of braking noise and idling noise. However, another bus stop is needed. She suggested in front of the VAC. Henry Pratt said e definitely need a stop in that area. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 23, 1995 gllliIIII!III 11111ill !lIllillillpl: l!"I Dalton Williams said the east portal of the parking structure was a good location with signage in the structure stating that the bus to Golden Peak is located there. Greg Hall said there is a public process involved in moving bus stops. He also pointed out that the Transportation Master Plan recommends that it go away. Dalton Williams, as a final note, stated that the EVHA must make the parking lot disappear. Planning and Environmental Commission Nfinutes October 23, 1995 9 Chris Ryman said in the future the Silver Bullet snow cat would transport employees to replace the Chair 6 to Chair 10 to Two Elk connection. The Chair 6 to Chair 10 puts too many people in Two Elk, so VA is looking at the Chair 6 to Chair 11 connection. It behooves VA to keep square footage of the building down because of the cost. Distribution is being worked out. He mentioned program management. VA's track record is not good at Golden Peak. r11,-M There could be up to 12 events happening on Saturdays bringing in several hundred kids as well as Ski Club Vail and other ski areas bringing in their kids. The kids programs will be moving to Lionshead in the Black Forest area with a Chair 8 to Chair 2 connection. The Teen Center is being negotiated to use as a VA base for kids. This has encouraged VA to manage the Golden Peak overcrowding. Greg Moffet asked what would happen if someone reserved a space in the Tier 2 level and then canceled. #ave Corbin said a pay-in-lieu would be in effect with no surface parking and no structure. Dave Corbin said $30,000 is the price for a tier 1 membership for 30 years and $15,000 for a tier 2 membership. An initial investor will get his money back if he wants to pull out of the agreement. Chris Ryman said adjustments in mountain usage will channel more cars into the Lionshead Parking Structure. There were only 15 days the Village structure was maxed out and so there is not a parking shortage in the Town. Dave Corbin stated that both structures, taken in tandem, did not fill. The highest skier days were in February, especially Presidents Day weekend. There is a nominal correlation with VA's highest skier day and the days the structures fill. Jim Lamont stated that we won't know much until after the election,41ovember 7th. The question regarding the parking strategy being proposed for the private sector is if it can be managed when not being used, so it can be used. A reservation basis could be pooled by other private sectors. Jim is worried that if by providing more public spaces we become dysfunctional in our quest for public transport. He is also worried if we don't have a close in park n ride. To maintain employees we need close in employee lots that are paid for by the private sector and by the public. Meune goes in by mistaRe, now do m»< «% out. Dave Corbin said signage would prevent that f..>a »y>» . Menry Pratt thinks that the Tier 2 approach is making maximum usage of the space. He doesn't think Tier 1 works. He suggests they provide employee parking in the structure. It sets a bad precedent not to address employees. The Tier I should be eliminated and use those 50 spaces for 30 employee spaces and 20 \\\ spaces. Changes to this management plan need to come back to the PEC.' octZ, i 995 12 Dalton Williams said members who paid $30,000 for a parking space don't want to be hassled with that detail. Dave Corbin stated that the market information led VA to creating the two tier parking situation. • 13 a Jim Curnuffe stated that the make up of the Assessment Committee is described in the Management Agreement be een V.A. and the TOV for Golden Peak. The Assessment Committee can appoint a smaller neighborhood committee to monitor the area. trier ro ff Lauren Waterton introduced and gave an overview of the skier drop-off area. She explained the different peak periods and how many staff are needed to assist. Additional skier drop-off areas are being looked at by the T V and VA in order to spread out the congestion. Staff concerns area out the lack of employees manning the drop-off areas during peak periods. Dave Corbin said he would address President's Week as he has Christmas Week and staff it with 4-6 people. Jim Lamont stated that the neighborhood would like to see a changeable si na e program, should the parking or drop -off be closed down for special events. We have the technology and capability to do this. Dave Corbin said active electronic signs e is not able to be defined today. What would the cost be and whose responsibility is it to pay for it. Dalton Williams said he would like more staffing for peak periods. He would like to see 6 people on the low end of the 4-6 people as stated in the plan now. High season and weekends should be treated as high season and use the high end of staffing requirements as denoted in peak periods. He would like to see VA commit to higher numbers for staffing, perhaps using guest service people. Dave Corbin clarified that high season does include weekends. Henry Pratt s not as concerned about the management of the drop-off, but felt that the i na e at the Blue Cow Chute must be understood up front. Kevin Deighan wants to see one person at all times at the drop-off during the day. Greg o et thinks a possible solution might be if VA chooses not to staff the drop -off zones adequately, they would be required to pay the "fully loaded" costs of T V employees. Greg also felt the bus lane crossing should have a person monitoring it daily during am and pm peak periods. Jim Lamont stated that VA needs more skier drop -offs off -site and in conjunction with the bus system, perha s at Ford Park or at the Village Transportation Center. Chris Ryman responded that the T V has a responsibility under the T V and VA Agreement, to create more skier drop -offs in the Village, near the Vista Bann and in Lionshead. Chris Ryman stated that the specifics are contained in the T V and VA Agreement. Jim Lamont stated that some congestion problems could be resolved with sign age such as "No Skier Drop-Off," in residential neighborhoods. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 23, 1995 14 u ` ` ° ` ^ ` � I The meeting was adjourned at :30 p.m.