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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-1013 PECPLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION October 13, 2008 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS /PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visits: 1. Village Inn Plaza, 68 Meadow Drive 2. Lionshead Public View Corridors, Lionshead Village 45 Minutes A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Village Inn Plaza, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for the conversion of an existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive (Village Inn Plaza)/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080049) Applicant: Colorado Company, represented by Sherman & Howard, LLC Planner: Nicole Peterson ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 20 Minutes 2. A request for a final recommendation pursuant to Section 12-22-4, Adoption of View Corridors and Section 12-22-5, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to adopt two new view corridors and amend one existing view corridor in Lionshead, pursuant to the recommendations outlined in Chapter 4, Recommendations-Overall Study Area, Public View Corridors, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080051) Applicant: Town of Vail/Nail Resorts Inc. Planner: George Ruther/Warren Campbell ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 Minutes 3. A request for a final review of an amendment to an existing conditional use permit, pursuant to section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to amend the condition limiting the number of private ski club members, located at 675 Lionshead Place (Arrabelle at Vail Square)/ Lots 1 & 2, Lionshead Filing 6, and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC080052). Applicant: Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC Planner: George Ruther/Warren Campbell ACTION: Tabled to October 27, 2008 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Page 1 5 Minutes 4. A request for a work session for review of a major exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H- 7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications; and requests for conditional use permits, pursuant to Section 12-7H-2, Permitted and Conditional Uses, Basement or Garden Level; Section 12-7H-3, Permitted and Conditional Uses, First Floor or Street Level; 12-7H-4, Permitted and Conditional Uses; Second Floor and Above, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, with dwelling units, accommodation units, employee housing units, conference facilities and meeting rooms on the basement level, multi-family dwelling units on the first floor, and an eating and drinking establishment on the second floor, located at 250 South Frontage Road West/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2. (PEC080033) Applicant: HCT Development, represented by TJ Brink Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION: Tabled to October 27, 2008 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5. Approval of September 22, 2008 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 6. Information Update Possible date for Town Council and PEC joint work session November 18th 7. Adjournment MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please call (970) 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published October 10, 2008, in the Vail Daily. Page 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: October 13, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for the conversion of an existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080049) Applicant: Colondo Company, represented by Sherman & Howard, LLC Planner: Nicole Peterson I. SUMMARY The Applicant, Colondo Company, represented by Sherman & Howard, LLC, has requested final review by the Planning and Environmental Commission for a major amendment to Special Development District (SDD) No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase III, to allow for the conversion of an existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive. Based upon Staff's review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of denial of the major amendment to SDD No. 6, Village Inn Plaza. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST Since the September 22, 2008 hearing, the applicant submitted new proposed plans that decrease the conversion area from 1,483 sq. ft. to 1,237 sq. ft. This major amendment request includes the conversion of existing office and retail space to residential for an approximate 1,237 gross residential square foot addition to existing residential unit #110. The proposed addition is immediately below the existing unit #110 (Plan sheet A2.2 -Level 95.0') and includes a new exterior entrance off the pedestrian plaza on the north side of the building, mudroom, staircase, media room, two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The proposal also includes the interior reconfiguration of the existing unit #110 level 105.0' and minor exterior alterations. The proposal does not include any additions outside the exterior walls of the existing building. The addition area is currently occupied by three lessees: 1) Digits Nail Boutique (108 net square feet of retail) 2) Portion of Robinson, Mifchell & Associates (115 net square feet of office) 3) Portion of To Catch a Cook (976 net square feet of retail) 4) Miscellaneous -Interior walls to be removed (38 net square feet) The definition of a `Major Amendment' to a Special Development District, in the Vail Town Code, includes any proposal to change uses and/or add GRFA. Therefore, a major amendment to SDD No. 6, Village Inn Plaza, Phase III, is required, pursuant to Section 12-9A-2, Vail Town Code for the conversion of office and retail uses to residential and the addition of 1,237 square feet of GRFA to SDD No. 6. III. BACKGROUND Special Development District (SDD) No. 6, Vail Village Inn, was adopted by Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1976. SDD No. 6 is comprised of 3.45 acres and consists of five phases of development, illustrated below: 2 The following is a summary of the previously approved ordinances and amendments within SDD No. 6: o Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1976 adopted SDD No. 6, Vail Village Inn. o Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1985 (March, 1985) granted 120,600 square feet of GRFA to SDD No. 6. This ordinance also required a minimum of 175 accommodation units (AUs) and 72,400 square feet of GRFA, devoted entirely to AUs in Phase IV. o Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1987 (May, 1987), amended Phase IV of SDD No. 6. The amendment allowed Phase IV to be broken into two distinct and separate phases, which were called Phase IV and Phase V. This ordinance also set the maximum GRFA far the SDD at 120,600 square feet. Further, the ordinance required a minimum of 14 AUs and 67,367 square feet of GRFA devoted to AUs in Phases IV and V. o Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1989 (November, 1989) amended the density section of SDD No. 6. This ordinance modified the SDD by increasing the allowable GRFA to a total of 124,527 square feet. This allowed Unit No. 30 (originally Good's retail) in the Vail Village Plaza Condominiums to be converted from commercial to residential use. The space consists of 3,927 square feet of GRFA. This ordinance also maintained the approval for a minimum of 148 AUs and 67,367 square feet of GRFA, devoted to AUs, in Phases IV and V of SDD No. 6. (Note: Staff recommended approval with 2 conditions: 1) to decrease the proposed square footage from 5,714 sf to 3,927 sf, which was the size of the one existing residential unit in the building and 2) that the unit be use restricted according to Old Code Section 17.26.075, which states, `condominium units created shall remain in the short term rental market to be used as temporary accommodations available to the general public.' PEC recommended denial for the purpose of maintaining retail in the Village core. Council overturned PEC and approved with Staff conditions 7-O) o Ordinances No. 1 and No. 4, Series of 2000, a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6 was approved to allow for construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel. o Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2001 adopted a revised Approved Development Plan for Phase I, which brought the total allowable GRFA for the entire SDD No. 6 to 182,325 square feet. o Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2001 adopted a revised Approved Development Plan for Phase IV (i.e. Vail Plaza Hotel), and did not specify, in the form of a revised Approved Development Plan, the total allowable GRFA for the entirety of SDD No. 6. o Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2003, adopted a major amendment to SDD No. 6, allowing for the conversion of 2,132 square feet of restaurant area to create a new dwelling unit above the Alpenrose Restaurant, which increased the amount of allowable GRFA for SDD No. 6 to 184,708 sg. ft. o Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2005, adopted a major amendment to SDD No. 6, Phase I, to allow the conversion of 1,158 square feet of retail space (Phoenix Rising and Steven Reeves Art Gallery) to residential which increased the amount of allowable GRFA for SDD No. 6 to 186,561. Commercial to Residential Conversions in SDD #6 Comparison Table: The following table includes all amendments within SDD #6 that included the conversion of commercial and/or office space into residential. Reference Ordinance Converted Linear Resulting Resulting Name Commercial Feet on Total Retail Total Square Pedestrian for SDD #6 Allowed Footage Plaza GRFA for SDD #6 Original SDD No. 7, Series Na Na Unknown 100,000 No. 6 A royal of 1976 1989 No. 24, 3,927 (Primarily Unknown Unknown 124,527 Conversion Series of 2nd and 3rd (Good's Retail 1989 floor*) - old Plaza Building) 2003 No. 32, 2,132 (700 sf Estimated 44,724 184,708 Conversion Series of on pedestrian 70 feet (Alpenrose) 2003 level) 2005 No. 6, Series 1,158 (107 sf 18 feet 43,566 186,561 Conversion of 2005 on pedestrian (Phoenix level) Risin 2008 No. 1,237 (All on 12 feet 42,329 187,798 Proposed Series of pedestrian (north) + Conversion 2008 level) 36 feet (east) = 48 feet The September 26, 1989 Staff memorandum states that the conversion was on the 15t 2nd and 3rd floors and primarily on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Neither the memorandum, nor the floor plans specified square footages. The building has since been redeveloped, therefore Staff could not visit the site to measure the area. IV. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development, then by the DRB for compliance of proposed buildings and site planning, and final approval by the Town Council. Planning and Environmental Commission (PECK: The PEC shall review the proposal for general compliance with the criteria set forth in Section 12-9A-8: Design Criteria and Necessary Findings, Vail Town Code. 4 Design Review Board: The Design Review Board has no review authority over a Major or Minor Amendment to a Special Development District (SDD), but must review any accompanying Design Review Board application. Town Council: Upon receipt of the report and recommendation of the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Town Council shall set a date for hearing within the following thirty (30) days. Within twenty (20) days of the closing of a public hearing on a proposed SDD, the Town Council shall act on the petition or proposal. The Town Council shall consider but shall not be bound by the recommendation of the Planning and Environmental commission. The Town Council may cause an ordinance to be introduced to create or amend a special development district. V. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Vail Town Code 12-9A: Special Development (SDD) District 12-9A-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the special development district is to encourage flexibility and creativity in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design character and quality of the new development with the town; to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities; to preserve the natural and scenic features of open space areas; and to further the overall goals of the community as stated in the Vail comprehensive plan 12-9A-2: DEFINITIONS (in part) Major Amendment: Any proposal to change uses; increase gross residential floor area; change the number of dwelling or accommodation units; modify, enlarge or expand any approved special development district (other than `minor amendments' as defined in this section). 12-9A-8: DESIGN CRITERIA AND NECESSARY FINDINGS: Please see section Vll of this memo which states and discusses Section 12-9A-8. 12-7A: PUBLIC ACCOMODATION (PA) DISTRICT 12-7A-1: PURPOSE: The public accommodation district is intended to provide sites for lodges and residential accommodations for visitors, together with such public and semipublic facilities and limited professional offices, medical facilities, private recreation, commercial/retail and related visitor oriented uses as may appropriately be located within the same zone district and compatible with adjacent land uses. The public accommodation district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities commensurate with lodge uses, and to maintain the desirable resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards. Additional nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses which enhance the nature of Vail as a vacation community, and where permitted uses are intended to function compatibly wifh the high densify lodging character of fhe zone district. Town of Vail Land Use Plan Chapter 1-Introduction - 1. Purpose of Project (in part): This document is intended to serve as a basis from which future decisions may be made regarding land use within the Valley. The primary focus of the Land Use Plan has been to address the long-term needs and desires of the Town as it matures. Chapter 11-Land Use Plan Goals and Policies: Staff has included the relevant Goals and Policies of the Land Use Plan in Section VII, Criteria D, of this memorandum. Vail Village Master Plan Staff has included the relevant Objectives and Policies of the Vail Village Master Plan in Section VII, Criteria D, of this memorandum. The subject property is within Vail Village Master Plan `Mixed Use Sub-Area #1,' shown below. MIXED USE SUB-AREA (#1) The Mixed-Use sub-area is a prominent activity center for Vail Village. It is distinguished from the Village core by the larger scale buildings and by the limited auto traffic along East Meadow Drive. Comprised of five major development projects, h this sub-area is characterized by a mixture of residential/lodging and commercial activity. There is a great deal of potential for improvements to both public and private facilities in the area. Among these is the opportunity to develop gateway entries to the Village at the 4-way stop and at the intersection of Vail Road and Meadow Drive. It is also a long term goal to strengthen the connection between this area and the Village core area by reinforcing the established pedestrian linkages. Pedestrianization in this area may: benefit from the development of retail infill with associated pedestrian improvements along East Meadow Drive and the development of public access to Gore Creek. A significant increase in the Village's overnight bed base will occur in this sub-area with the development of the final, phase of the Vail village Inn project. In addition, commercial and residential/lodging development potential is identified in sub-area concepts 3, 4, 6 and 8. The completion of these projects will essentially leave the sub-area "built out". #1-1 Vail Village Inn (Map right) Final phase of Vail Village Inn project to be completed as established by development plan for SDD #6. Commercial development at ground, level to frame interior plaza with preenspace. Mass of buildings shall "step up" from existing pedestrian-scale along Meadow Drive to 4-5 stories along the Frontage Road. Design must be sensitive to maintaining view corridor from 4-way stop to Vail Mountain. #1-6 Crossroads Infill (Map right) Commercial infill over new underground parking lot in conjunction with a large public plaza with greenspace area (existing and new parking demand to be provided on site). While configuration of infill may be done a number of ways, it is the overall intention to replace existing surface parking with pedestrian corridors into a commercial area, as well as to provide a strong building edge on Meadow Drive and streetscape improvements. Improvement of the planted buffer adjacent to the Frontage Road is also important. Relocation of loading and delivery functions and entry to parking structure from Frontage Road is strongly encouraged to reduce traffic on Meadow Drive. Potential to improve fire access also exists in the redevelopment scheme. 7 VI. ZONING AND LAND USE Zoning: Special Development District No. 6 and Public Accommodation (PA) District Land Use Plan Designation: Village Master Plan Lot size: 3.45 acres or 150,282 square feet Development Standard Allowed Existing Proposed GRFA: Per Staff Memo 186,561 sf 187,798 sf (+1,237 sf) Retail Area: Per Staff Memo 43,566 sf 42,329 sf (-1,237 sf) Setbacks for Building No 2, Phase III (subject site): North: Per Dev. Plan*~ 20' to bldg. No Change South: Per Dev. Plan** 24' to prop. line No Change East: Per Dev. Plan~* 16' to prop. line No Change West: Per Dev. Plan*~ 0' to prop. line No Change Building Height for Building No 2, Phase III (subject site): Per Dev. Plan** -35.5' No Change Parking: Per Staff Memo 291 spaces No Physical Change *Note: The number of required parking spaces in the Vail Village Core Parking Area, for a dwelling is 1.4 spaces, for office is 2.7 per 1,000 (115 sf decrease - .31 spaces) and for retail is 2.3 per 1,000 sf (1,084 sf decrease - 2.5 spaces). Therefore, the parking requirement would decrease by 2.81 spaces, with the loss of 1,237 sf of commercial. One existing, underground parking space is proposed to be deeded to residential unit #110 if the proposal is approved. Site Coverage: Per Staff Memo* 92,036 sf (61 %) No Change Landscape Area: Per Staff Memo 36,433 sf (30%) No Change Employee Housing: The proposed addition triggers an employee housing mitigation requirement under Section 12- 24, Vail Town Code (Calculation in Attachment C). The allowed standards are the existing conditions, stated under 'Existing' in the table, taken from PEC Staff Memorandum regarding the last amendment to SDD #6, dated January 24, 2005. ~~ The allowed standards are the existing conditions, stated under 'Existing' in the table, taken from the approved development plans dated 4-4-80, revised 2-2-81, drafted by Santangelo-Dahman Architects. H VII. REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS Section 12-9A-8, below, outlines the design criteria for Special Development Districts. Staff has responded to each of the criteria as they relate to the proposed conversion of existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit. 12-9A-8: DESIGN CRITERIA: The following design criteria shall be used as the principal criteria in evaluating the merits of the proposed special development district. It shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that submittal material and the proposed development plan comply with each of the following standards, or demonstrate that one or more of them is not applicable, or that a practical solution consistent with the public interesf has been achieved: A. Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. Staff believes the proposed exterior alterations, including new windows and a door are compatible with the existing building architecture. There are no exterior building additions proposed. B. Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. Staff believes the proposed use change of the existing commercial service (Digits Nail Boutique), office (Robinson, Mitchell & Associates) and retail (To Catch a Cook) on the pedestrian level of the building is inconsistent with the surrounding uses and activity. The proposed addition will privatize the pedestrian-level fagade and create an un-welcoming, in-active, dark plaza frontage that will hinder the existing, adjacent retail (Tezla Lingerie) and showroom (Claggett-Rey Gallery) activity in the pedestrian plaza. The subject site is within the Public Accommodation Zoning District, which purpose states: permitted uses are intended to function compatibly with the high density lodging character of the zone district. Staff believes the conversion of existing commercial space within Vail Village's core, to residential, would be in conflict with the intent of the Public Accommodation District, in that a private residence, on the pedestrian level, does not service guests or function compatibly with the public use of the pedestrian plaza. The adjacent property, directly to the east, Solaris, is currently under construction. The proposed plans include a pedestrian tunnel that will link the Vail Village Inn pedestrian plaza (subject property) with the proposed Solaris plaza and shops. The tunnel, when complete, will provide a pedestrian connection that increases circulation and vibrancy through the retail corridor. The pedestrian connection in the subject property retail area is highlighted as part of the Village pedestrian network, illustrated in the Vail 9 Village Master Plan - `Parking and Circulation Plan' (below). _ _ - - ~ -- - - - -4 '_ _ -- - -_ ~ _ - +4 4- rr-rte T3 y. . 4 €, ~ -. z - ~ _ I . 4 ! 1 -~- z _ 1 = .Z - -- r±" Y 5 a~ 3 r ~ - ,- v4-~ _ 1 .,,_ xi ~. ~ A "J~ / S f i a~ A ~ ~- i - '~ J 6 Y ~~ - - ~ '~' F_ _ _ _ _ 1 I •.~ ~ - rf F%n~-~r _ _ - _ _ - - ~ ~ __ ~ ~ PARKING AND CIRCULATION ~~ .. PLAN t~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~','~. LEGEND ~~,~r•. ~ cerrva ~ ~ ~ ~s ---. uEO ~eriauwa accESS ears ;; 4 mrar.,~.m .111111 zONE 3 '•` ~. ~~ cu n .c.css~ L Staff has attached citizen and business owner letters and emails (Attachment E). Please note, that the letter from Mr. Robinson of Robinson, Mitchell & Associates LLC, states that he is in support if he can continue his office operations in the same building. An office use is a Conditional Use in the Public Accommodation District, and with the proposed change in office size, Staff would require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to re-evaluate the CUP criteria related to the proposed changes. C. Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 12-10 of the Vail Town Code. The proposed conversion of 1,237 square feet of commercial to residential would reduce the parking requirement within SDD No. 6, by 2.81 spaces as calculated in Section VI, Zoning, above. The proposal includes plans to deed 1 additional parking space to unit #110, bringing the total to 3 spaces. The provisions of SDD No. 6 (Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2004) state the following with regard to loading and delivery: Section 5.9. "That the Developer provides a centralized loading/delivery facility for the use of all owners and tenants within Special 10 Development District No. 6. Access or use of the facility shall not be unduly restricted for Special Development District No. 6. The loading/delivery facility, including docks, berths, freight elevators, service corridors, etc., may be made available for public and/or private loading/delivery programs, sanctioned by the Town of Vail, to mitigate loading/delivery impacts upon the Vail Village loading/delivery system.' It shall be noted that any proposal in Phase III, if approved, would require a link to the loading /delivery system mentioned in the above provision. Specifically, a condition of approval shall require a new loading and delivery garage door on the west end of the existing underground parking garage (Under Building No. 1 in Phase III) that aligns with the Plaza's existing loading and delivery garage door at the east end of the underground parking garage, accessed off the South Frontage Road. The garage door addition will provide loading and delivery services to Phase III and would be a condition of approval for any proposal in Phase III. Since this application was submitted, a building permit was submitted to comply with the above mentioned loading requirement, and is currently being reviewed. D. Conformity with the applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. Staff believes the proposal, to convert existing office and retail space, fronting on a major pedestrian way in Vail Village, to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit is in conflict with the following sections of the Town of Vail Land Use Plan and Vail Village Master Plan. Vail Land Use Plan Chapter 11 -Land Use Plan Goals and Policies (in part): The goals articulated here reflect the desires of the citizenry as expressed through the series of public meetings held throughout the project. These goal statements should be used in the evaluation of any development proposal. 1. General Growth/Development 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 3. Commercial 3.4 Commercial growth should be concentrated in existing commercial areas to accommodate both local and visitor needs. Staff believes this goal to concentrate commercial growth in existing commercial areas supports a desire to also keep existing commercial space within existing commercial areas. 11 4. Village Core / Lionshead 4.1 Future commercial development should continue to occur primarily in existing commercial areas. Future commercial development in the Core areas needs to be carefully controlled to facilitate access and delivery. 4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing character of each area is preserved through implementation of the Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan. Vail Village Master Plan 2.4 Objective: Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with existing land uses. 2.4.1 Policy: Commercial infill development consistent with established horizontal zoning regulations shall be encouraged to provide activity generators, accessible greenspaces, public plazas, and streetscape improvements to the pedestrian network throughout the Village. 3.1 Objective: Physically improve the existing pedestrian ways by landscaping and other improvements. 3.1.1 Policy: Private development projects shall incorporate streetscape improvements (such as paver treatments, landscaping, lighting and seating areas), along adjacent pedestrian ways 3.3 Objective: Encourage a wide variety of activities, events., and street life along pedestrian ways and plazas. 4.1 Objective: Recognize the different roles of each type of open space in forming the overall fabric of the Village. 4.1.2 Policy: The development of new public plazas, and improvements to existing plazas (public art, streetscape features, seating areas, etc.) shall be strongly encouraged to reinforce their roles as attractive people places. E. Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. According to the Official Town of Vail Geologic Hazard Maps, the proposed additions are not located in any geologically sensitive areas or within the 100-year floodplain of Gore Creek or its tributaries. 12 F. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. The proposed addition does not disturb any natural features or vegetation. G. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. The proposed conversion of existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit on the existing pedestrian plaza level will be detrimental to the pedestrian/ visitor experience by limiting the activity and vibrancy on the pedestrian circulation corridor. As mentioned in Criteria B, above, the subject property pedestrian plaza is part of the Village Pedestrian Network, designated in the Vail Village Master Plan - `Parking and Circulation Plan.' It shall be noted that any proposed changes to Building No. 2 of Phase III (subject property), if approved, shall require the improvement of the pedestrian walkway, pursuant to policies in the Vail Village Master Plan, on the east side of Building No. 2, connecting the north pedestrian plaza with the East Meadow Drive walkway. Improvements shall include, but not be limited to, resurfacing, landscaping and ADA (American's with Disability Act) compliance. H. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and functions. No changes to landscaping are proposed through this request. However, if approved, Staff would recommend a condition of approval be added to improve the landscaping on the east side of Building No. 2 along the pedestrian walkway. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. The addition is not proposed in phases. VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of denial for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Village Inn Plaza, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to the Vail Town Council. Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria found in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. 13 Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of denial to the Vail Town Council of this proposed amendment to a Special Development District, the Department of Community Development recommends the Commission pass the following motion: IX. "The Planning and Environmental Commission recommends denial of a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Village Inn Plaza, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for the conversion of an existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive (Village Inn Plaza)/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto." Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of denial to the Vail Town Council of this proposed amendment to a Special Development District, the Department of Community Development recommends recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "The Planning and Environmental Commission finds: That the amendment is in-consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is in-compatible with the development objectives of the Town, based upon the review outlined in Section Vll of the Staff's September 22, 2008, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission; and 2. That the amendment does not further the general and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations, based upon the review outlined in Section Vll of the Staff's September 22, 2008, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission; and 3. That the amendment does not promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town, and does not promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality, based upon the review outlined in Section Vll of the Staff's September 22, 2008, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Proposed Architectural Plans C. Inclusionary Zoning (Employee Housing) Requirement D. Applicant letter E. Citizen letters and emails 14 Attachment A: Vicinity Map 15 Attachment B: Proposed Architectural Plans ~~- ~o 16 17 Q ~ oo.~ o~~d ~.-- ~~~F e a~ ~'~' i o~ ~~¢ ~~~ ~,,~~ ... 6 7 ~: 9e_ " ~ Y 9! 2 p ~ " 7 ~ r e ~Y,g 3 s~ ~'ab_ '~~g =i~ . ~ffi ~ En 'esg= `I ~ G @Ak5'd e "~+ ~~ 7r 9~ S 7P.°.' 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" ~ t~ ~~ ~, L~ d it ~ I __._ s.a~ _ _.. __ _-___~ -_ _ ____ --~ -_~ - i ~~ ~` ~ ~a~ ~ ~ _ i -- -_ [ ~ 27 On n ti m = X 41 Z z0 _~ a Oa c=n N ~ m R7 ~ ~., -~, x. z G N Zp m p m t~ n'IZO ('~ ti ~ $ ,...,, ~ p,m D ~ ~ D{~ -i _ ~ ' ~ ~ Ian ap z(7O {-I/A~ Ti m z p a° " R ~~o ~ ~ D ~ ~ 0 0 t}z'm ~ ~ .cpn ~~ ~ 3 a ,m '~ • ~: ~ ~~~~~ ~~ GHEDRAUI INN PLAZA UNITS t t O/6D2 ~ ILLApE II~~~ ' ~~ G - ( ~ L 4 ~ i ~ MAJOR AMENpM ENT TO AN 5pD VAIL~ GOLD RADO R ^ ~~~. ~''oqa ~~ b~'S T.a~.s~.-~ 2 lJ Attachment C: Inclusionary Zoning Requirement Section 12-24, Vail Town Code Colondo Company Addition Legal Description: Lot O, Block SD, Vail Village Filing 1 PEC 08-0049 I. Net New GRFA for Colondo Company Residence A. Residential Increase Inclusionary Zoiung Increase in GRFA 1,237 sq ft increase Inclusionary Zoning requirement 10 percent of net new residential sq ft 1237 sq ft x 10 % =123.7 sq ft required decd restricted employee housing B. Possible Method of Mitigation for Inclusionary Zoning 1. Fee-in-Lieu i. Provide afee-in-lieu payment to the Town of Vail of 123.7 sq ft x S301.65 / sq ft X37,314.11 IL Payment of the Fee-in-Lieu A. Payment of the fee-in-lieu of X37,314.11 must be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project 29 Attachment D: Applicant letter xn,ar~r~s & cc~vNStwas n F U+,w I~r,~n s~~ci: r~~«4r Rom w~~. s~~f~ Ana '~'A!1_ CG1L.DlYnr](] ~ Iti57 '~~T~I'n1~i] ~L ~©~'~.>rd L.L.C. Fr-Ler!loxE:l~~ols7~arav FnX ~ (97Gp A%-'Y I I R QyFf[Cl<i. ]n'; {]Gh'~Ci[. ~ C{}LfiR.iPU SPRLNGS PH4ENlX ~ AENO~ LAS VEGAS "d'imnlhy Ai. f3evlin Direct D3~t # I97U~ 71(I•~GGS E-mail: tJevlin(gslm rm:mh~a~cardcum September ~~, ~.~~(}~ Tv~,vz] of Vail Department of Comz]]unity Development `75 Snuth Frontage Raad Vail, CO S1G57 Attn: 1`+Iicvle 1'etcrsan, Planner Re. Colnntla Company', Unlt #6(12, ti'illage Inm Piaz~ ~egzrest fvr Apltrnval for ~ 1VIajvr Amez3timeatt to 5DD #6 to Incz•ease the Tntal rl,litr~vable Gltli"A r-~ithin the 1Jistrict frnm.186,561 sy. ft. to 187,7913 sq. ft. Dear l~irale: Thanl~c you fvr the appartttnit}+ to subz]zil revised iz]farz]tatian and rlesigz] drawings related to Applicant Co-ondv Car]]pany's pendinf; application far a Nlajvr Amendment tv 5DD #~C]. This letter and accompanying materials are intez]ded to modify the application as desrrilted herein. Descriptivtt nl' [Le Nzzture of the (lteyesed} I'rnject. The Applicant, Colondo Company, current awner of Village lnn Plaza Cvndan]iniur]] Unit #- I4, is z°equestiz]g approval for a rz]ajnr amendment tc SDD #fi tv irpcrease tk]e tntal allowable gross residential floor area (G1tF~'A} u'itkiizt tl]e district from 1f16,5G I sq_ frt. to 18'7,79:8 sq. ft. 1 Ise Applicant is proposing to combine Unit "i 1 Q with a portion of Unit i#6(72 la~catecl irniaiediatel}~ bclQ~v. i1~]it #faf12 currer]tly totals approximately 3,22' s~{. ft., and is nvu~ leased by fnur tenants; (i) Digits Nat! ~vutique (148 sq. ft.}, (ii) IZalzinsvza,ll~iCchell ~ Associates {dig sq. ft.}, (iii}'1'n Catch a Cvvk X1,834 sq. ft.}, and (iv} Tezla's Lingerie [979 sq. tt}- Tkze zaartion of Unit #~E,42 that the Applicant is prope~sing tv convert front retail and off ce uses tD residential use {the "Prez]]ises"} is as follows: {i) a.ll of Digits Nail Iiautique {whirl.] ts'ill i]e relocated elsewhere tviiltin ##G{12); Ifl8 scl. #1. (ii} portion of Robinson, Nlitcltell (~,~-]ickr wil- -ikely remain in reconCb*uretl space}; l l S sq. ft, (iii} paztior] af'Ta Catch a Coale (which wi11 be relocated it]ty "1'ea.,-a's vacated. space}: 476 sq. ft. iv zniscellaienus (e,g. interior partitianwalls removed] __~ 38 sci. ft. Tf~TAL: 1.,2.37 sq. ft. Enrir~sed herewith are existing at]d proposed architectural design drawiz]gs prepared by Dluc Line Architects far the Aplalicant, wltich have Ueez] revised from tite original su-anaission. C1~A has keen reducer] frnm 1,183 sq. ft. to -,237 sq. ft., and 197 of 31.2 sy. ft. of ltabinson NlitcheIl's space. is retained as afftcel retail >sse, 'Fl]ere are two primary cvkxzpanet]ts to the prap4sed project regzaesk: (1) cvz]versivn of the Premises ~ ] ,237 SI') from retail and afftce uses to residential use {ronnerting tc~ Ur]it #I 14 above - level lt3i.4'); aztd ~2) cnnversian of nne existing becirnom and batlrroizm iz] Unit #11{? ~(levcl I Cl~.f?'} tv 30 Iaecorne a dining area. .Additional mintar alterations #o existing Llnit ##110 include the addition of a powder taatla, a pantry, and an interior stair coruaecting Unit »11 [] tea the Premises belr~w_ Il. Stateuxeaat vtHvw and ~ry'lrere khe Pror}QSed lJeveiotamen~t I7e-•iirtes from the I]evelnpmen# Stuiitlards in the I'ro ertv's Clnderlvin = 7~trnc 17istrict: 7'he underlying zoning district is Public Accamrnodativ~~ ~PA~. The proposed pr©ject does not deviate frain the I7ewelopinent Star,das'ds in tl-ie PA L7istric;t. The Applicant is requesting to iaacrease the total allowable CiRFA within ~I717 #6 franc 1I35,5G I sq. ft. to 1$7,79$ sr~, ft. by the acirlitian of 1,237 stl. ft. of GRI"A. III. ~.omin~ antk Parking Analysis: [Jolt #6[}2- Existing caff ce & retail area, Unit #~U2: 3,229 sq. ft. Area of portion of Unit #602 con~rerted from office & retail uses to residential ust: 1 208 sq. ft. Remaining affsce and.. retail area, Unit #502: 2,021 s+q. ft. 1'tate that of the 1,2,0$ sq. ft. proposed tt71}e converieti from retail &af~c.rr uses to resideutiai use, only 1Q8 sq. ft. (Digits} has frontage along the pedestrian piaaa, the reranainiarg I,i4t5 s€1. ft. is interior to the building. [7aait #11~: Existing Cr13rA, Unit #110: 2,310 sq. P. Additioiaal GRFA,1'ren~ises [concerted portion of Unit #502): 1,237 sa. ft. Total G12~'A of Unit #110 4after cornbinatinn wfPrearrises): 3,547 sq. ft. I'arl;:i~g: Residential Llse: Village Ltn Plaza is Icacated within ~:oreunercial Care Area Parking 1VIap 1, Vail 'Village. T'er Toryn Code § 1210-t0, all dry+elling units in Care Area 17,arking. Map 1, regardless of size, are required to have a rrkirrimum of 1.4 parking spaces. -I'h~erefore, floe additi~an of 1,237 se]. ft. of GRI'!,. to Unii ~`1-0 will not result ira any additional parki.n~; spaces 6eirlg rECluired. Retail & Office C1ses: 'Che decrease of approximately 1,20$ net sq. fl. of professional ciFfice and retail area from a por'ticaaa of Unit f#602 will result in an oti°erall decrease in parkinl; required as follows: Retail and personal service area being eli~nir~ated from iJnit #5{32 X108 + 976) equals 1,08 scl. f~t., ~~hich results in ;i reduction of 2.5 parking spaces abased on requirement of 2.3 spaces }aer l,i]O[} sq. $_}; and Professionallhusiricss office area being; eliminated from Utut #602 equals 115 sq. ft., which results in a reduction of 0.3 parking spaces (17ased can requirement of 2.7 spaces per 1,{3U{3 scl. ft.j. TClTAL l2FD[7CTItlN 1<N PA.RKING D~1VIAND: 2.B I'.AII~ING Sf'ACIS IV. Deli u Criteriit for Evaluatin the Pvlerits of the Pro osard Chan. es to S ecial 13evelo ment District from Town Co+~e 1z-9A-$ A. Desig>e~ coaxtpatibilih~ and sensitiuity~ to the immediate eriviroriment, neighbvrbtaod anti adj$cent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer vanes, identity, character, visual integrity and vrit:ntativo. 31 Shell•m~~. Howard L.L._ The proposed exterior alterations, including new windows and an entry dear are compatible with the existing latailding ttrchite~:ture. There are no exteri.ar building additions proposed. 13. Uses, actiivity and density whlclr prawide a corrrpatible, efficient and tivnrltabie relationship 4vith surrnundimg uses and acti~,~ity. Tl-te proposed cotversion and additional Gl?.FA are consistent with the surrounding uses and activities, and would likely result in increased activity in the area since Unit l i D is or;r;upied 1,}y the l~,pplicant an,d its guests, ort average, eighty (Fi0) days pear ski. seasart- plate that Digits will be relocated within the saute building at a different location, as will the poftion afTa Catch a Crack lrein~, CC}17Vertecl (rxtnrc helaw). Nate else that tlr~e prtrtian of Ral~insnn lalitcltcll's space proposed to be crtrtverted from office to residential use is 115 sq. ft., and the portion of To Catch a Cook's space to lie converted front retail try residential ztse is'~7fi sq. tt. 13ctth spaces are interior to the building, and- do not frtant directly ante the pedestrian plaza. Thus, of the l,l ~9 sq. ft. that is proposed to be converted from retail and offtce uses to residential use, only 1(i8 sq. ft. (Digits} has direct frontage alotag the laedcsU-iatt plaza; the rer~taitaing l,fl9l sq. 1=t, (1.15 + X76) is interior to the 13ttilding. Tn Catch a Conk will recanfigrtrc its leased space to include the area currently occupied by TeLla's, which lies deckled neat to reneav its lease. The 16S scl. ~. from Digits' space will. be used to accorxuttadate a small entry foyer and ne~v stairway to Unit #1114 as shoc~+n ot-r the enclosed revised floor plans. C. Carrrpliance with parking and laading requirements as outlined in Chapter 12-1b of the Vail Town Cryde. 1. Pam: a. residential. Use= village lrtrt Plaza. is located within Ccan~trpercial Care Area. larking Map 1, Vail Village. Per Tflwn Code § 12-111-1{3, all dwelling units in Ccaa-e Area Farlcing Ivlap 1, regardless of size, are required to have a rnitrirrtnrra of 1.~1 paarkiin~ spaces. Tlae adclitinrx Qf 1,237 sq, fl. of GI~FA to Unit #1 ltJ will net resu]t itt arty addi#ianal parking spaces lrcing required. h, Retail & Office Uses: The decrease of approxianately 1,2CM8 sq. lt. of professional office and retail area from a portion ctf Unit ~b[}2 will result in an overall decrease itt parking required as fallsa~vs: Retail and persattal seryiee area being converted f~ctrrt l;,In.it ~bt32 equals l ,t}$4 sq. ft- (l Cl~ -'~ 97~}, which results in a reduction af" 2.5 parking. spaces (leased an 2.3 spacesll,pfilQ sq- ft-); Professgnaillausittess ofliccarea being eliminated trctrn C1nit #6UZ erluals 115 sq. ft., which resttlts in a reduction of q.3 parking spaces (based on 2:7 spaces11,t70~ sq. ft_ "T+C'-TAL R1CDiJCTI(}N IN PA)rt-IE~ING L3EI1~ANl~: ~.$ PAli~1~Cl~iG SY~iC1JS. ~. Lga~line: The proposed conversion will have no impact on 1€aading within SL7l) #b. Q. Canl"armity ~~Pitlr the applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive i'lsn. Tlie proposed addition of 1,237 sq. P. aCGRFA to SL~n #6 is in ~cc~nfannance with the applicable elerrtents of the Vail Carnpreltensive Plant, Vail Land Llse Plan, and the 3J'illage Master Plan. It sh~auld be 32 ~herlraa~la>r~ Hc~~vard L.I~.c. noted that similar requested cvtaversietns for increased G12.f`A twithin SI~~ t#6 have been approved by 'Town Cptztacil (after recoraunendatiatrs crf approval frortr bath siaffand PIC)1`trr tl~e ftrllawing~ i. Units 17 ~'c 2e.7, Vail Village Plaza Cotadaminiums, Phase I {2C105~. T'lae applicant under this request. for a major xmendrtxent to SI31] #~ rec~iv~d approval tt~ ctanvert portions of thetz Units 17 sand 29 (formerly Phnenix l-tising and sSteven peeve art Gallery locations frtatai retaillcommercial use la x new dwelling unit, thereby adding 2,144 sti. ft. trf GRFA tv St]C] #G (and increasing density). [;ntry to this new Urut ~2~3 is directly from of the peclestriara walkway. (See C9rdinance No. 6, Series of Zl}45, and staff memo to P>v~ dated ,fanuary 24, 2UQ~,} 2. Pr~rtion trf Alpenrese Restaurant. Val? 4!illal'[aza Ct~aadarn.irriurns, Phase l (2tI43}. Tlae applicant antler this request fnr x ~najcr xlarentlr7terrt to Sif~I7 #~i received approval to convert a perrtinn of the Alpenrose ttr a ne~v dwelling unit, tdtercby adding 2,132 sq. ft. of GRFA, to SaI3 #5 (and increasing density). Entry ttr this new unit is also directly from the pedestrian walkway. (See ordinance Lw€n. 32, Series of 2Q{l~, and staff memo to p1i C dated Jrtne ~, 2U03.) E. Ideutifica#ion and mitigation of natural andfar geo-logic hazards that affect the propert~~ on which the special de~•elvpuaent district is proposed. According to the official To~~~n of Vail Geologic 1-lazard Maps, the proposed ~t~nversinm area is ncrt located in arry geologically sensitive areas or within the 1Q4-year floodplaira of Gore Creels or its trilagrtaiies. Site plan, lauilding design acrd location and open space provisions designed in produce a fuuctioaral dea~cloptrrent responsive and sensitiWe to natural features, vegetation and averalI aesthetic quality of the c4taauauuit~~, The proposed addition does oat disturb an}~ natural l~eatiares err vegetation. C:. A crcrtlatitan system designed far loath vt hicks and pedestrians addressing ors and off-site traffic circtrlatinn, The proposed ctinversittn of existing crf#ice and retail space to residential trse fir an addititrra to Appiicairt's existing dwelling unit will have nc, delrirncntal impact on vehicular ar pedestrian circulatis}n can trr off-sits. See Section lV. i3 above. ]fI. Functional and aesthetic irrndsc:aping amyl ope» space in order to optimize and prescrvc natural featnres, recreation, views and fuirctians. No changes to landscaping are proposed thrt~ugla this request_ Ibhasing l}tan or sttbdivisiorr plea that will maintain a workable, functiryntrl grad efficient relatiUnship throughout the develt-pcnent of the special dewelopmcnt district. 'l7ie addition is no# proposed iri phases. 33 S1><elrrlr~an & ~vwal~d i,.L.C. Thank ynu again for your assistance in working titrouglt the issues that ]rave arisen as a result of Cnlonda Corn}~any's l~p~licat.ion. Please do nat hesitate to contact me directly if yoai have any f{u~stiorts ~r v~+otPld like additional informa#ion. Very Trut~+ Yours, SHERNIAN & Ht~WAIdT] L.L. Tin-fnthy .uDevlin~~LL~---- Eneftrsures - Iteviscd Arclait~crural I~rawin~s: A2.1 -- Leve195.~' Existin~'Demolition Plan, AL.2 - Lc;wel X15.41' Proposed 1~ lanr Plan; A2.3 -Level 14]5,0' E'xistingflletnolicion Plan; A2.~ -Level 105.0' Proposed Floor l~flan; A2.S - I.,evei i 14.1' F'loar Plan (Nu Nlodifacations); A3.1 - Txisting and Proposed East Elevations; A3.2 -~ Existing and Pr~rposed North 1levations; A5.1 - ~licinity IWIap attd Pitnto Reference cc: A. ruhedraui 1. Staufer 5. Snrmrnett 34 Attachment E: Citizen Letters and Emails From: ~dt~en1195coQaoi.cc~ms Tn: rnpetersan@varlgav.cam ~ Date: C~811812Q(38 8:1 to t'NI Subject: I~ezon ing Iis a long time Vail resident I arts writing to voice my concern over fha rezoning of Qigits tv a Vaif Plaza cvndv. t am urging you tv keep Digits In business to fill the ne+cds of Ivcals, and tv offer a variety of businesses nvt just Ivdgirxg in the Plaza area. Digits gives locals an excuse tv came into Vail and see what is happening and that leads to shopping and diningl We need more businesses in Vail Village not mare residences, Sincerely, !Deborah Tennant 476-8523 Sent vla BlackSerry by AT&T 35 IuU C. 11~l~acic~w IJeiwe, SIIICC (i `<°ai]c`nlnraclcr HIC~57 EJi'~1'rEf] 5T?~TES 4JE i1~49ERlC`~, f'Itnne ~lnn =177-? 9?3 Fax s17i] X77 ~' f iS f7~~I7~t]Il, 1~C~1~~~ & Ass~~i~x~~ LLC T~Jesday, September 23, 20(3$ Town of Vail Planning Board Vail Co. 81557 Sirs and Madams I have my efface in a portion pf the property known as t}nit b[}2 Village Inn Plata Condominium that is currently In the prcacess of cane~erting a portion into residential that is now camr>~ercial_ I will loose a pan{ or all of the sq. footage of my existing I~.eal ~stats office in the conversion, I had agreed from the onset to relinquish the lease. Interest in my portion for the redevelopment. I am certainly wilding to dfl sa and I apprav~e the change if I am able trt remain in a down sized portion if that is the approved plan. Yn my nine year tenure in this area It has newer been a traffic area for shopper or other parties and is strictly a destination space Far myself and , I believe, I3idgits space as well, I am sure the Ctidgits space located in a portion of what is nvw °fetla'.s will be eamparalole if oat Ibetker for the tenant, I would be glad to answer any questions you might have. Sincerely, ~~ William Robby) Robinson Robinson Mitchell & Associates ~uuLily ,S~rvice r2~acf ~c~tt~alrsd . . t~ttErtdlr)tt lp Cl~ti OddY CfIEY~a,S' Y!~['Cl£ Cll C!Z( 1d17t~,S. 36 Pl~.a~srin~ aaxd ~~viac7zanacntal Cpmmissiva~ 7'c~wi~ cF Vail Vail ;~asloracl:o 131 f~57 Sep#eml~er 2:.1, Z(tQ8 ~~ whr~ari i¢ m4~y cursC~r~1, Theundersigared suppc~rt4 tie cnze~aersic~ of the present baclt pari~uf tlxe: unit awned ley n~~. C;hedraui, The•Ispace a~aac~ea cattsiderativ~ is ns~t prirate cpmr.~ercal and l puE~lic_ l~eiat~ part of a residential unit i~ a ~aauch lacttc~ u5e'C~r the st This is ixt lccepiri~ with pritsr egnversiat~s in I}1;7 ~ whiclX sil t~~ l~~ us~tl Car resider~ti~l. (Raiph Lauren Pale Shop, ~lpeau ~?'aur~s trr~ly, ` ~~• ~~ ~~ ,~ { ~ • i'f ct~aramcrcial Eta b~ nu exlao~ure tc~ the d rarars~iztal evabameroz~l H~aa` T3ressing ~slon ) 37 Plara3irtg and Envirr~nmental Cran~rission Taman of Vail gait Colorado X1657 Septemfiaer' ~~, ~0~}8 To WhUi3'1 it ~Tf~.!y' concern, The undersigned ~upport.s the con~rersion uftl~e present back space of cemme~-cial tt~ be part of the unit uwnerl by Luis. Chedraui. ~'h~e space under cansiderati~n %s Writ prune comrnercia~ and has. n.o e'xpr~5t~se t~ the public. Berg part of a resiclentia~ unit is a zr~u~ch getter u~~e fcr the space. This is in keeping tuifh prior oonversir~rzs in SI~1] ~ ~vl~cll allowed ~argi~al carrnnercial ts~ be used 1=or residential. ~(R~lph Lauren Fold Shop, Alper~rose, flair Dressing ~$lau } ~`t~urs t~ly, ~~ 38 P9anniarig d Envir4rune~ial Cc~nunissican Town u~ Vail Vail ~plor~r~o 8165' Se~sternf~er 23, ZChi7$ T'[3 ~11+[}2~ 3t n1fE~ ~C~Tiierl5, the un~lersk,gned supports f.$ie cor<version ofth~ present back sp~~ce ~f c+~mtnereisl to be part of 4he ~an~t awned by Mr, ~lnedra~ai. The space under ~c~~;sideratian is nak prune camar~ercia~ ar~d s na exposure tc~ tk~e public. :Being part ofa residential unit is a xrauch k~ettes use for tine space. This. is in keeping ~r%th prier cor~v~ersic-ns i~- ST]T16 ~hie~a allowed marginal c~rnmeroial to lye used £c~r residential. (Ralph Lauren Poly ~hr~p, A~lpersxose, Hair l]ressing Salop ) ~QlIrS trialY, "~~ 39 MEMORANDUM TO: Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: October 13, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a final recommendation pursuant to Section 12-22-4, Adoption of View Corridors and Section 12-22-5, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to adopt two new view corridors and amend one existing view corridor in Lionshead, pursuant to the recommendations outlined in Chapter 4, Recommendations-Overall Study Area, Public View Corridors, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Amore specific legal description of the three view corridors is on file at the Town of Vail Community Development Department. (PEC080051) Applicants: Town of Vail and Vail Resorts, Inc., dba Arrabelle at Vail Square L.L.C. Planner: George Ruther I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicants, the Town of Vail and Arrabelle at Vail Square L.L.C, are requesting a final recommendation pursuant to Section 12-22-4, Adoption of View Corridors and Section 12-22-5, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to adopt two new view corridors and amend one existing view corridor in Lionshead, pursuant to the recommendations outlined in Chapter 4, Recommendations-Overall Study Area, Public View Corridors, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto. The two new view corridors are identified as View Corridors #4 and #5, in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and the amended view corridor is identified as View Corridor #2 in the Master Plan. This request has been made in accordance with the original conditions of approval of the Arrabelle at Vail Square project. The original conditions of approval state, "That the Developer (Vail Resorts) submits an application for the establishment of View Corridors #4 and #5 as contemplated by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to the Town of Vail Community Development Department for review and approval by the Vail Town Council. " As documented in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, `As development and redevelopment occur in Lionshead, it will be vital to protect visual connections to the ski mountain. These visual relationships strengthen the identity of Lionshead as an alpine resort and provide a visual reference that helps Lionshead visitors to find their way through the core. Visual connections to the natural environment should be established utilizing the following techniques: View corridors North-South Orientation of Buildings Physical Connections" Photographic copies of the three view corridors have been attached for reference. (Attachments A-C) II. BACKGROUND On May 20, 1997, recognizing the importance of visual connections to the surrounding environment, the Town Council approved the use of the existing Town of Vail view corridor ordinance to designate the first protected public view corridors in Lionshead. In order to qualify for protection under the Town's ordinance, a view corridor must meet the following criteria: 1. Is the view corridor critical to the identity, civic pride, and sense of place in Lionshead? 2. Is the view seen from a widely used, publicly accessible viewpoint? 3. Is the view threatened in that is there a possibility that development on nearby property would block the view? According to the Zoning Regulations, the purpose of Chapter 22, View Corridors, is: The Town believes that preserving certain vistas is in the interest of the Town's residents and guests. Specifically, the Town believes that: A. The protection and perpetuation of certain mountain views and other significant views from various pedestrian public ways within the Town will foster civic pride and is in the public interest of the Town. B. It is desirable to designate, preserve and perpetuate certain views for the enjoyment and environmental enrichment for the residents and guests of the Town. C. The preservation of such views will strengthen and preserve the Town's unique environmental heritage and attributes. D. The preservation of such views will enhance the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of the Town. E. The preservation of such views is intended to promote design which is compatible with the surrounding natural and built environment, and is intended to provide for natural light to buildings and in public spaces in the vicinity of the view corridors. F. The preservation of such views will include certain focal points such as the Clock Tower and Rucksack Tower, which serve as prominent landmarks within Vail Village and contribute to the community's unique sense of place. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan recommends five view corridors. However, the Master Plan recommends that only two legally protected view corridors were to be established immediately (View Corridors #1 and #2). The remaining three views were to be established as critical design parameters in the development review process, not as benchmarked and surveyed corridors. These other three view corridors are contingent upon future development, and parameters of these views are to be considered at the time of development. 2 On August 6, 2002, the Vail Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2002, an ordinance establishing View Corridors #7 and #8. In establishing View Corridor # 8, it was acknowledged that the west side of the established view corridor would need to be amended at a future date upon the completion of the Vail Associates core site development. On September 27, 2004, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission approved a major exterior alteration application for the redevelopment of the Vail Associates core site property. In approving the application, the Commission placed a condition on the approval requiring the applicant, Vail Resorts, Inc., to submit an application to the Town of Vail Community Development Department for the creation of two new view corridors and one amended view corridor upon the completion of the Arrabelle at Vail Square project. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC shall review the proposed view corridor and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the compatibility of the proposed view corridor with the goals and policies of the Vail Land Use Plan, Town policies, and urban design guide plans and other adopted master plans. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on view corridor adoption. Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. Staff provides analyses and recommendations to the PEC and Town Council on view corridor adoption. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial on view corridor adoption. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the compatibility of the proposed view corridors for consistency with the goals and policies of the Vail Land Use Plan, Town policies, and urban design guide plans and other adopted master plans. IV REVIEW CRITERIA FOR VIEW CORRIDORS A. Amended View Point #8 "Section 4.4.1.2 from the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan: 4.4.1.2 View Corridor Two This view corridor is seen from the pedestrian plaza at the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge, looking south directly up the gondola lift line. This view fulfills the following criteria: 3 a. It fosters civic pride and central to the identity of Lionshead b. It is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible view point. The mountain view from this point is currently very broad, crossing much of the Vail Associates core site. As part of the redevelopment of the Vail Associates core site this view should become narrower and more focused on the new gondola terminal. Given the current lack of a defining architectural edge, the dimensions of this corridor should roughly correspond to the suggested view boundaries outlined in (the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan]. " The following criteria must be met for the Planning and Environmental Commission to recommend approval of an amendment to Lionshead View Corridor #2: That the proposed view corridor protects and perpetuates views from public pedestrian areas, public ways, or public spaces within the Town which foster civic pride and are in the public interest for the Town. Staff believes that the amended view corridor protects and perpetuates a primary view from this very important public area. Many visitors and residents cross through the pedestrian plaza at the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge and are offered a view to the mountain and gondola lift line from this area. This proposed view corridor protects the view up the gondola lift line. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this view: a. Fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead. b. Is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint. This area is the primary point of entry for pedestrian traffic from the parking structure and is also the primary Lionshead transit stop. 2. That the proposed view corridor protects and enhances the Town's attraction to residents, guests and property owners. As stated above, this proposed view corridor is from a primary point of entry for many of our Lionshead guests and residents. It protects a view of Vail Mountain up the gondola lift line. To that end, it helps our residents and guests orient themselves within the Lionshead area. 3. That the proposed view corridor protects a view which is commonly recognized and has inherent qualities which make it more valuable to the Town than other more common views. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this view corridor is potentially threatened by redevelopment in the foreground of the view. As a primary pedestrian portal to Lionshead, it is more valuable to the Town than other common views. This view corridor preserves the view up the gondola lift line, an important visual reference for Vail visitors. 4 B. New Lionshead View Point #9 "From Section 4.4.2 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan "Public View Corridors where Redevelopment of the Viewpoint or the Foreground is Likely"~ 4.4.2.3 View Corridor Five The intent of this view is to provide both a visual and physical pedestrian connection through the Vail Associates core site to the ski yard. As seen from the main Lionshead plaza, this view will be framed by the architecture of the retail environment, not a panorama of the ski mountain. " The following criteria must be met for the Planning and Environmental Commission to recommend approval of Lionshead View Corridor #5: That the proposed view corridor protects and perpetuates views from public pedestrian areas, public ways, or public spaces within the Town which foster civic pride and are in the public interest for the Town. Staff believes that the proposed view corridor protects and perpetuates a primary view from an important public area. This is a primary public plaza and popular public space. The view point is located at the top of the new Arrabelle at Vail Square stairs located on the north end of the ice rink and plaza. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this view: a. Fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead. b. Is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint. e. The preservation of such views is intended to promote design which is compatible with the surrounding natural and built environment, and is intended to provide for natural light to buildings and in public spaces in the vicinity of the view corridors. 2. That the proposed view corridor protects and enhances the Town's attraction to residents, guests and property owners. As stated above, this view is from a primary public plaza. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this plaza area is identified as the resort retail and commercial hub of Lionshead. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan recommends improvements to this plaza area and encourages more pedestrian connections, both east/west and north/south through Lionshead. 3. That the proposed view corridor protects a view which is commonly recognized and has inherent qualities which make them more valuable to the Town than other more common views. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this view corridor is potentially threatened by redevelopment in the foreground of 5 the view, specifically, the Vail Associates core site. In addition, as a primary pedestrian plaza, this view is more valuable than other views. This view corridor preserves the view of the gondola lift line, an important visual reference to guests. C. New Lionshead View Point #10 "From Section 4.4.2 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan "Public View Corridors where Redevelopment of the Viewpoint or the Foreground is Likely"~ 4.4.2.2 View Corridor Four This view, seen from the southeast corner of the north day lot, looks south over the Vail Associates core site toward the ski slope. In designating this view, the intent is to ensure that future development on the Vail Associates core site retains an upper-level visual connection to the mountain and the gondola lift line..." The following criteria must be met for the Planning and Environmental Commission to recommend approval of Lionshead View Corridor #4: 1. That the proposed view corridor protects and perpetuates views from public pedestrian areas, public ways, or public spaces within the Town which foster civic pride and are in the public interest for the Town. Staff believes that the proposed view corridor protects and perpetuates a primary view from an important public area (e.g. North Day Lot skier drop off). This is a primary public plaza and popular public space. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this view: c. Fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead. d. Is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint. 2. That the proposed view corridor protects and enhances the Town's attraction to residents, guests and property owners. As stated above, this is a primary public plaza. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this plaza area is identified as the resort retail and commercial hub of Lionshead. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan recommends improvements to this plaza area and encourages more pedestrian connections through Lionshead from the north. 3. That the proposed view corridor protects a view which is commonly recognized and has inherent qualities which make them more valuable to the Town than other more common views. According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, this view corridor is potentially threatened by redevelopment in the foreground of the view, specifically, the Vail Associates core site. In addition, as a primary pedestrian plaza, this view is more valuable than other views. 6 This view corridor preserves the view of the gondola lift line and a more expansive view of Vail Mountain, an important visual reference to guests. V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION As it is the Planning and Environmental Commission's role to make a recommendation to the Town Council for adoption of a new View Corridor, staff recommends that the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends approval of one amended and two new Lionshead View Corridors. Staff's recommendation for approval is based on the review of the criteria in Section IV of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented on this application. Specifically, staff's recommendation is based upon the following findings: a. That the proposed and amended view corridors protect and perpetuate views from public pedestrian areas, public ways, or public spaces within the Town which foster civic pride and are in the public interest for the Town. b. That the proposed and amended view corridors protect and enhance the Town's attraction to residents, guests and property owners. c. That the proposed and amended view corridors protect views which are commonly recognized and have inherent qualities which make them more valuable to the Town than other more common views. d. That the proposed and amended view corridors are consistent with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and Title 12, Zoning, of the Town Code, and furthers a legitimate Town interest. 7 P1!!!!!!!!!~ - _ i ~ . T ~F', ~ ~~~: -~X r f ~~ .p .. ,. ~ .t~ .::- .'6F' s'3¢ }i' ~~ ~- ~~~ ,, ,~ ~~~~~ e ~, ~ Fx ~' ° ~ P, i ~ ~ Z ~~ ~jU11'E •; u , ~ ~; ~~ it r ~~~ p~ / ~rT~r NI ~~3 ~` ~~ -~': _ ~~ ~. ,,~ r ~ r~,~ t ~~ ~ _ ~! ~ '~ iii. ' ~, .'~~~,,.'', :.S ~ ~~ I ~ ~ FI ~ , ~1. ~ ~ ~_ ,III' Y `l i ~ it 1 1~,_ ~ ~~.I, ~ ~. m ~~ i ,~ • i :,i . ri yy ~. Amended View Point #8 8 1 ~ ~- ,I, ~~~~~ i~ ~! ~~ ~~ ! ~ ~~ ~;' ~ ~ ~~ ,' ®~ ~o r i P ~~ ~ I ~ ~ ~~.__ =t ; ~ - ~ ~ ~~ 1; I. ~. f ~!_ ~~ ~ ~ ~` ~ ~ ~; ~ ~` ~~~ _ ~- _ . ~ ~ ~ Imo' i~.~ 1 ,.~.~ ~ ~' i ~ -, / ~ ~;-~ ~ ~, _ `t i i !M :l`I ~ ,, ~5; , E:~ ~~ New View Point #9 9 New View Point #10 10 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION September 22, 2008 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS /PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Bill Pierce Rollie Kjesbo David Viele Michael Kurz Susie Tjossem Scott Proper Sarah Robinson-Paladino 5 Minutes A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Village Inn Plaza, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for the conversion of an existing office and retail space to residential for an addition to an existing dwelling unit, located at 68 Meadow Drive (Village Inn Plaza)/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080049) Applicant: Colorado Company, represented by Sherman & Howard, LLC Planner: Nicole Peterson ACTION: Tabled to October 13, 2008 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 6-0-1 (Pierce abstained) 60 Minutes 2. A request for a work session for review of a major exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H- 7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications; and requests for conditional use permits, pursuant to Section 12-7H-2, Permitted and Conditional Uses, Basement or Garden Level; Section 12-7H-3, Permitted and Conditional Uses, First Floor or Street Level; 12-7H-4, Permitted and Conditional Uses; Second Floor and Above, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, with dwelling units, accommodation units, employee housing units, conference facilities and meeting rooms on the basement level, multi-family dwelling units on the first floor, and an eating and drinking establishment on the second floor, located at 250 South Frontage Road West/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2. (PEC080033) Applicant: HCT Development, represented by TJ Brink Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION: Tabled to October 13, 2008 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Tjossem VOTE: 7-0-0 Rachel Friede made a presentation per the Staff memorandum Bruce Wright, SB Architects, representing the applicant, made a presentation to provide detail on the project to the Commission. Brent Lloyd, Valley Crest Design Group, representing the applicant, made a presentation regarding the landscaping and the proposed pedestrian path. Jim Lamont, Executive Director of the Vail Village Homeowners Association, commented on the path along the western side of Middle Creek and asked whether Vail International was consulted. Page 1 He noted privacy issues and asked why the path was not on the eastern side of the creek. He added that a path along the western side would tie in well with the existing path at Dobson Ice Arena. He suggested checking covenants on the existing pedestrian easement and looking into alternative locations for the connection between Meadow Drive and the Frontage Road. He then suggested looking into the Frontage Road grade changes and connections to the Vail Valley Medical Center parking structure, adding that a 3D model would help to explain those relationships. He also said that recent mixed use development has been cookie cutter, and there needs to be incentives to provide public spaces within new development. Sue Freshley, the Vice President of the Vail International HOA, said she would like to understand more about the proposed streamwalk but she was happy that the pool was located away from Vail International. She was concerned about the grade changes in the Frontage Road and how they would potentially affect Vail International's ability to gain access from the Frontage Road in the future. Commissioner Kurz said the Frontage Road access needs to have improved visibility to and from the property. Commissioner Susie Tjossem added that there were numerous accidents on the Frontage Road at this location. Commissioner Pierce added that the applicant needs to work with the Town Engineer and CDOT to understand existing and future scenarios with regard to the Frontage Road. Bruce Wright commented that a path on the western side of Middle Creek would save a great number of trees along the eastern side. Commissioner Pierce commented that the site plan needed to include adjacent properties to help show how the properties interact with each other. He requested that property lines become less apparent, as is common in Vail. He added that the PEC needs to see the employee housing plan. Commissioner Viele said that if the project complies with zoning, and public benefits do not negatively impact neighbors, the project seems favorable. Commissioner Kjesbo asked what the proposed height was in relationship to the existing building. Staff responded that they would follow up with the answer at the next meeting. Commissioner Tjossem added that they need a parking plan during construction. Commissioner Kurz noted that the project needed to be mindful of outdoor lighting, as they are close to the hospital. Commissioner Pierce added that the path needs to create a direct thoroughfare. TJ Brink, owner representative, noted that people currently cut through the property. Commissioner Proper said he needed more clarification because he doesn't understand the path and whether it has positive utility. TJ Brink noted that the Town let the hospital put the parking structure there, and that the easement would not be vacated, but may be explored when the hospital redevelops. Commissioner Paladino said it was very admirable to beautify open space, and the removal of surface parking would be an improvement. Page 2 5 Minutes 3. A request for a final recommendation pursuant to Section 12-22-4, Adoption of View Corridors and Section 12-22-5, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to adopt two new view corridors and amend one existing view corridor in Lionshead, pursuant to the recommendations outlined in Chapter 4, Recommendations-Overall Study Area, Public View Corridors, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080051) Applicant: Town of Vail/Nail Resorts Inc. Planner: George Ruther/terry Arnold ACTION: Table to October 13, 2008 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Tjossem VOTE: 7-0-0 4. Approval of September 8, 2008 minutes MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 7-0-0 5. Information Update Town Council's appeal of the PEC's approval of Vail Resort's temporary business office is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7tn 6. Adjournment MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Viele VOTE: 7-0-0 The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please call (970) 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published September 19, 2008, in the Vail Daily. Page 3 O N eh N ~~~~ ~ ~ o ~ ~ b A ~ c ~ o ,~ ~ r-+ at N Q~~~~ ~ ^C! ~ N ~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ N "~O ~ U ~ 'ti ~ a~ -d .o ~ :b .~ ' .~.o~,o~ n~o ° ~' o ... 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(PEC080051) Applicant: Town of Vail/Nail Resorts Inc. Planner: George Ruther/terry Arnold A request for a final review of an amendment to an existing conditional use permit, pursuant to section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to amend the condition limiting the number of private ski club members, located at 675 Lionshead Place (Arrabelle at Vail Square)/ Lots 1 & 2, Lionshead Filing 6, and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC080052). Applicant: Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC Planner: George Ruther/Warren Campbell The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call 970-479-2138 for additional information. 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