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July 13, 2009
1:OOpm
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75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT
Site Visits:
Arosa Duplex, 2657 Arosa Drive
MEMBERS ABSENT
30 minutes
A request for a final review of a variance from 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to
Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of a new two-family
dwelling, located at 2657 Arosa Drive/Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge, and setting forth details in
regard thereto. (PEC090021)
Applicant: Vail Housing Authority, represented by VAg, Inc. Architects & Planners
Planner: Nicole Peterson
ACTION:
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
5 minutes
2. A request for a work session to discuss the adoption of the Frontage Road Lighting Master Plan,
an element of the Vail Transportation Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC090014)
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Tom Kassmel
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Table to July 27, 2009
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
5 minutes
3. A request for a work session to discuss a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-9C-3,
Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of public buildings and grounds
(fire station), located at 2399 North Frontage Road/Parcel A, Resub of Tract D, Vail Das Schone
Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090019)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Table to July 27, 2009
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Page 1
5 minutes
4. A request for a work session to discuss prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section
12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, and
setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090017)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Rachel Friede
ACTION: Table to July 27, 2009
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
5. Approval of June 22, 2009 minutes
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
6. Information Update
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 July 10, 2009, in the Vail Daily.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: A request for final review of a variance from 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code,
pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction
of a new two-family dwelling, located at 2657 Arosa Drive/Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge,
and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090021)
Applicant: Vail Local Housing Authority, represented by VAg Inc.
Planner: Nicole Peterson
1. SUMMARY
The applicant, Vail Local Housing Authority, represented by VAg Inc., is requesting a rear
setback variance, from the required 15 feet to 10 feet, to allow new construction of a two-
family dwelling, located at 2657 Arosa Drive.
Based upon Staff's review of the criteria outlined in Section VI I of this memorandum and the
evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department recommends
the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions, the variance
request.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a rear setback variance to allow for the construction of a new
two-family dwelling (two employee housing units). The foundation of the proposed structure
will encroach from 3 feet (east unit) to 3'/2 feet (west unit), leaving 11 '/2 to 12 foot setbacks
from the south property line. The total GRFA (Gross Residential Floor Area) of the
encroachment equals 175 square feet. The chimney will encroach 5 feet (west unit), and the
eaves of both units encroach 5 feet, leaving a 10 foot setback from the south property line.
According to Section 14-10-4, Architectural Projections, Vail Town Code, chimney's and
eaves may projection four feet into the setback, therefore the chimney and eaves are
technically encroaching 1 foot into the setback.
III. BACKGROUND
The original plat for this property was recorded in 1965 under Eagle County jurisdiction. The
original structure, known as the "A-frame House," was constructed in 1977 and demolished
in 1999 in anticipation of new construction of employee housing units. When the property
was annexed into the Town of Vail under Ordinance No. 6, 1986 it was zoned Two-Family
Primary/ Secondary Residential (PS) District with a minimum rear setback of 15 feet. The
original structure encroached into the rear (south side) setback approximately 5 feet.
In 1999 the Town pursued the construction of a two-family dwelling (two employee housing
units). The application was withdrawn in 2000. Several studies were conducted during
1999 including:
• Site development analysis, The Stevens Group, Inc. January 27, 1999
• Offsite Drainage Study, Peak Land Consultants, Inc. May 17, 1999
• Site development analysis and architecture, American Design Group, June 14, 1999
• Preliminary geologic hazards analysis, Collins & Lampiris April 2, 1999
• Wetland Delineation Report, Montane Environmental Solutions, Ltd. November 5,
1999
The analyses from 1999 provided useful background and research for the current proposal.
However, most of the research and analyses, being a decade old, has been revisited and re-
evaluated by the design team selected by the Town, with regard to the current conditions
and proposed structure.
IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Vail Town Code
Section 12-2 Definitions
SETBACK: The distance from a lot or site line, creek or stream measured horizontally to a
line or location within the lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses,
structures, or buildings on the site.
SETBACK LINE: A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted
location of uses, structures, or buildings on the site.
SETBACK LINE, REAR: The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and
measured from the rear lot or site line.
Section 12-6D Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) District
12-6D-1: PURPOSE:
The two-family primary/secondary residential district is intended to provide sites for single-
family residential uses or two-family residential uses in which one unit is a larger primary
residence and the second unit is a smaller caretaker apartment, together with such public
facilities as may appropriately be located in the same district. The two-family
primary/secondary residential district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and
open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family and two-family occupancy,
and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate
site development standards.
12-6D-6: SETBACKS:
In the primary/secondary residential district, the minimum front setback shall be twenty feet
(20), the minimum side setback shall be fifteen feet (15'), and the minimum rear setback
shall be fifteen feet (15).
Section 12-17 Variances
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12-17-1: PURPOSE:
A. Reasons For Seeking Variance: In order to prevent or to lessen such practical
difficulties and unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the objectives of this
title as would result from strict or literal interpretation and enforcement, variances from
certain regulations may be granted. A practical difficulty or unnecessary physical
hardship may result from the size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of
existing structures thereon; from topographic orphysical conditions on the site orin
the immediate vicinity; or from otherphysical limitations, street locations orconditions
in the immediate vicinity. Cost or inconvenience to the Applicant of strict or literal
compliance with a regulation shall not be a reason for granting a variance.
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B. Development Standards Excepted: Variances may be granted only with respect to the
development standards prescribed for each district, including lot area and site
dimensions, setbacks, distances between buildings, height, density control, building
bulk control, site coverage, usable open space, landscaping and site development,
and parking and loading requirements; or with respect to the provisions of chapter 11
of this title, governing physical development on a site.
C. Use Regulations Not Affected: The power to grant variances does not extend to the
use regulations prescribed foreach district because the flexibility necessary to avoid
results inconsistent with the objectives of this title is provided by chapter 16,
"Conditional Use Permits", and by section 12-3-7, "Amendment" of this title.
SITE ANALYSIS
Address:
Legal Description: Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge
Zoning: Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential District
Land Use Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential
Current Land Use: Vacant lot
Lot Size: 0.417 ac / 18,164.52 square feet
Environmental Hazards: Moderate Debris Flow
Development Standard Required Existing Proposed
Min. Lot Area: 15,000 sq. ft. 18,164.52 sq. ft. No change
Min. Setbacks
Front:
20' (north)
vacant
31'
Sides:
15' (east)
vacant
39'
15' (west)
vacant
144'
Rear:
15' (south)
vacant
10'
Max. Building Height:
33' slope
vacant
26'
Max. GRFA:
Primary EHU
4,146 sq. ft.
vacant
1,618 sq. ft.
2657 Arosa Drive
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Development Standard
Secondary EHU
Total
Max. Site Coverage:
Min. Landscape Area:
Min. Parking:
Required Existing
2,764 sq. ft. vacant
6,911 sq. ft. vacant
3,633 sq. ft. (20%) vacant
10,899 sq. ft. (60%) vacant
4 spaces vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING
Current Land Use
North:
Residential
South:
USDA White River
National Forest
East:
Arosa Drive &
1-70
West:
Residential
CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
Zoning
Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Not Designated
Not Designated
Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Proposed
1,618 sq. ft.
3,235 sq. ft.
2,421 sq. ft. (13%)
13,014 sq. ft. (71
4 spaces
Land Use Designation
Low Density Residential
Hillside Residential
Not Designated
Low Density Residential
12-17-6: CRITERIA AND FINDINGS:
A. Factors Enumerated: Before acting on a variance application, the planning and
environmental commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the
requested variance:
1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses
and structures in the vicinity.
The requested variance, to vary the rear, south side setback from the required 15
feet to 10 feet will not adversely affect uses and structures in the vicinity for the
following reasons.
1. South and East: The adjacent property to the south is owned by the USDA
White River National Forest, used as open space, and separated from the
proposed structure by a large steep hillside. Beyond the steep hillside, to the
south and east is 1-70.
2. West: The existing residence to the west (2637 Arosa Drive) is situated at an
angle that places the home closer to its western property line than to its east,
away from the proposed two-family dwelling (See Attachment A - Vicinity Map).
There are several mature trees that exist between the properties that screen the
view. The proposed structure is 144 feet from the west property line, 129 feet
over the required setback of 15 feet.
3. North: The requested variance shifts the structure further from the existing
residences to the north, located across Arosa Drive. The proposed structure is
31 feet from the north, front property line, 11 feet over the required setback of 20
feet.
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2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation and
enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility
and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to attain the
objectives of this title without a grant of special privilege.
The lot configuration, geotechnical recommendations, drainage easement,
developable area and grading are all physical hardships on this lot which greatly
restrict the ability to construct without a variance. The approval of the requested
setback variance would not be a grant of special privilege for the following reasons.
Existing Site Conditions and Configuration: Arosa Drive encroaches onto the
property from 4' to 7' on the Northeast end of the property. The encroachment
limits the developable area of the site. Managing the snow storage from Arosa
Drive that falls onto the site as part of the normal snowplow practice each winter
also limits the sites development potential. The site is further limited by the large
steep hillside to the south and narrow shape of the lot.
2. Geotechnical Recommendations: The Geotechnical report recommends that the
residence be located as far above and away from the existing drainage as
possible to maintain and protect the natural flow of drainage. The rear setback
on the south side of the property is the location that is highest above and furthest
away from the existing drainage flow line.
3. Drainage Easement: The existing flowline of the ditch is outside of the drainage
easement. The drainage easement will need to be relocated so that a15' wide
drainage easement is centered on the drainage. Based on the Geotechnical
report and soils report, the project is proposing to channel some of the existing
open air drainage into a 30" culvert. Due to the inlet and outlet points that are a
given this moves the proposed drainage easement further into the site. The
Drainage Easement effectively creates an almost 35' deep front setback.
4. Developable Area: The developable area is approximately 4850 sq. ft. (26%) of
the overall site - see pink area on attached Site Plan. The proposed residence
is pinched on the west, north, and east side of the property due to the drainage
easement. The proposed residence has been positioned within the widest points
of the remaining developable area.
5. Arosa Drive - Snow Storage/Grading: Because the project is already proposing
to culvert part of the open area ditch, the proposed driveway can be placed in the
drainage easement over the culvert. The proposed location of the driveway has
been positioned to allow for the snow and nuisance drainage from Arosa Drive to
flow naturally down the existing hillside into a surface drainage channel with
minimal change to the existing drainage. Peak Land consultants has studied the
impacts of pulling the driveway towards Arosa Drive to remove the structure out
of the setback. Moving the driveway towards Arosa Drive results in a significant
reduction of snow storage and the addition of a concrete pan to contain the
surface drainage. These could create potential problems for both the Town of
Vail snow plow practice, maintenance of the proposed driveway for the property
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owners, and a concrete drainage pan that is not matching the character and tone
of the neighborhood.
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population,
transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public
safety.
Staff does not believe that approval of the variance will have a negative effect on the
factors listed above. The variance is, in part, requested due to the configuration of
Arosa Drive, which encroaches up to 7 feet onto the subject property, encompassing
630 sq. ft. of site area. Therefore, the proposed variance allows for the current
public street to maintain its current configuration and transportation functions.
4. Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems applicable to the
proposed variance.
Another factor in consideration of the requested variance is that the Planning and
Environmental Commission has approved similar setback variances in the
neighborhood. The following structures in the neighborhood have been granted
setback variances (See attachment C, Setback Variances Map):
Location
Description
Hardship
2696 Davos
1999 - Granted front setback
Existing conditions
Trail
variance from 20 feet to 1 foot to
(garage above) and least
allow 864 sf of GRFA for a basement
affect on neighbors and
addition.
environment
2701 Davos
1998 - Granted front setback
Steep slope
Trail
variance from 20 feet to 3 feet to
allow an elevator addition.
2575 Davos
1994 -Granted rear setback variance
Existing conditions:
Trail
from 15 feet to 7.5 feet and side
Garage below and
setback variance from 15 feet to 11
driveway configuration
feet to allow 817 sf for a second story
addition over the existing garage.
2576 Davos
1990 - Granted rear setback
Shape of the lot and
Trail
variance from 15 feet to 11.5 feet to
existing conditions
allow for a bedroom addition.
(landscaping)
1997 - Granted side setback variance
from 15 feet to 11 feet to allow 462 sf
for a garage addition.
VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends approval, with conditions, of a
variance from 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances,
Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of a new two-family dwelling, located at 2657
Arosa Drive/Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge, and setting forth details in regard thereto. This
recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VI of this
memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented.
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Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this variance
request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the
following motion:
"The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicant's request fora
variance from 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17,
Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of a new two-family
dwelling, located at 2657 Arosa Drive/Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge, and setting forth
details in regard thereto, subject to the following conditions:
Design Review:
1. This approval shall be contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of
Vail approval of a design review application.
Building Permit:
2. The applicant must obtain final review and approval of a site specific
hazard study (As described in Section 12-21-13, Restrictions in
Geologically Sensitive Areas, Vail Town Code), by the Town of Vail
Community Development Department, prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
Certificate of Occupancy:
3. The applicant shall record a plat of the property, including an approved
drainage easement, prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy, or Certificate of Occupancy.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this variance
request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes
the following findings:
"The Planning and Environmental Commission finds:
1. The granting of this variance will not constitute a granting of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the Two-Family
Primary/ Secondary District, based upon the review outlined in Section V/ of the
Staffs July 13, 2009 memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission.
2. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, based
upon the review outlined in Section V/ of the Staffs July 13, 2009, memorandum to
the Planning and Environmental Commission.
3. This variance is warranted for the following reasons:
a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would
result in practical difficulty orunnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the
objectives of Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, based upon the
review outlined in Section V/ of the Staffs July 13, 2009, memorandum to the
Planning and Environmental Commission.
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b. There are exceptions or extra ordinarycircumstances or conditions applicable
to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in
the same district, based upon the review outlined in Section VI of the Staffs July
13, 2009, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission.
c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in
the same district, based upon the review outlined in Section VI of the Staffs July
13, 2009, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission. "
IX. ATTACHMENTS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Letter from Engineer/ Sections
C. Setback Variances Map
D. Public Notice
E. Plans
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Attachment A: Vicinity Map
Attachment B: Letter from Engineer/ Sections
PEAK LAND CONSULTANTS, INC.
1000 LltlN`5 RIDGE LOOP, VdIL CO 81657
970-476-8644 FAX 970-476-8616
June 30, 2009 PLC Job#: 1695
Nina Tinnnn
Senior Housing Coordinator
Town of Vail
RE: Arosa Duplex - Site Constraints
DRAINAGE
The original intent through the RFP for drainage conveyance throuugh the property was to
convey the stream through an open ditch anti only pipe a section under the driveway. As the
design process has progressed it has been shown that the width of the drainage is taken tip by
the structure. driveway and hack-out and sloes not allow for open chatntel floe.,: therefore. the
drainage must be piped tluotigli the property.
The storm pipe will be required to have a 15' easement and due to drainage patterns and
alignrnnent constraints. the pipe will run through the center of the property. thus constrainiga the
buildable area.
SNOW STORAGE
The site plan developed by VA G that shows the strttctnire within the setback allows for a
shallot,- ditch adjacent to Arosa Drive. With this layout. the shallow ditch will capture
imisance drainage and sediment date to snowintelt from stockpiled snow on Arosa Drive.
If the structtire and driveway were moved to the north this would greatly impact the amount
of snow storage for the roadway. (See Attachment) The reduction would only allow for
approximately'. $ the annount of snow to be stoned. Moving the driveway 3' would place the
edge of driveway at the bottom of the slope front Arosa Drive. eliminating the shallot- ditch
then requiring a concrete pan to handle the nuisance flows. All sediment from Arrosa Drive
will now be channeled through the duplex property.
L. Mark Luna
Vice President 1
Senior Project Manager
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Attachment D: Public Notice
TOWN OF PAIL
THIS ITEM 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 12-3-6, Vail Town Code, on July 13,
2009, at 1:00 pm in the Town of Vail Municipal Building, in consideration of:
A request for a final review of a variance from 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to
Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of a new two-family
dwelling, located at 2657 Arosa Drive/Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC090021)
Applicant: Nina Timm, Town of Vail
Planner: Nicole Peterson
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.
Sign language interpretation is available upon request, with 24-hour notification. Please call
970-479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
June 22, 2009
6 j. 1:00pm
TOWN OF YAfI+
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT
Rollie Kjesbo
Michael Kurz
Scott Lindall
Sarah Paladino
Bill Pierce
Susie Tjossem
David Viele
MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits:
1. Vail Nature Center - 841 Vail Valley Drive
2. Fire Station - 2399 North Frontage Road
15 minutes
A request for a final review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-9C-3, Conditional
Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of a seasonal structure or use to
accommodate educational, recreational or cultural activities (greenhouse) at the Vail Nature
Center, located at 841 Vail Valley Drive/Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC090018)
Applicant: Vail Recreation District
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Approved with condition(s)
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Viele VOTE: 6-1-0 (Pierce opposed)
CONDITION(S):
1. This conditional use permit approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town
of Vail approval of the associated design review application.
Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the staff memorandum.
Tom Gaylord, Director of the Vail Nature Center, added that the structure will fit well with the
mission of the Center as an education tool to demonstrate what can be achieved with a
greenhouse in this climate.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to where water will come from for the greenhouse.
Tom Gaylord, stated that it will initially be brought in by the golf course facilities, and will then be
re-circulated through the hydroponics system.
There was no public comment.
The Commissioners expressed their support of the application.
Commissioner Pierce, stated his concerns that the geodesic form of the greenhouse was not
compatible with the historical architecture of the Nature Center. He was supportive of the
greenhouse concept.
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60 minutes
2. A request for a work session to discuss a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-9C-3,
Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of public buildings and grounds
(fire station), located at 2399 North Frontage Road/Parcel A, Resub of Tract D, Vail Das Schone
Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090019)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Tabled to July 13, 2009
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kjesbo VOTE: 7-0-0
Ann Gunion of VAg, representing the Town introduced the team working on the project. She
then gave a presentation on several schemes which were developed thus far to explore siting of
the fire station.
Commissioner Tjossem inquired as to the impacts of through residential traffic from the housing
to the north.
Commissioner Kjesbo asked is the adjacent gas station had been approached about a combined
driveway with the fire station.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the adequacy of the resident housing.
Commissioner Pierce expressed his support for including public conference facilities in the fire
station building. He asked for clarification about buffering along the eastern property line
adjacent to the gas station.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to what equipment will be going into the bay. He then further
inquired as to the function of the hose tower.
Chief Miller noted that hose towers are an iconic feature to fire stations. He then described how
the tower will be used for training purposes such as ladder exercises and repelling.
Commissioner Pierce inquired as to the interface with the fire station and the residential project
to the north.
Ann Gunion stated she would bring an overall site plan to the next hearing to show the driveway
connections.
Commissioner Lindall asked how pedestrian would make there way from the residential project
through the fire station site to the Frontage Road and bus stop.
Ann Gunion stated that would give that some thought and return with an answer at the next
hearing
60 minutes
3. A request for a work session to discuss prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section
12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, and
setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090017)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Rachel Friede
ACTION: Tabled to 13, 2009
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MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Viele VOTE: 7-0-0
Rachel Friede gave a presentation to obtain input on certain issues within Title 12, Zoning
Regulations, in order to allow Staff to proceed with the Code Revision Project.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the proposed shift of the review of funiculars from a
conditional use permit to a set of design standards. He felt that there were impacts of a funicular
that should be reviewed by the PEC.
Commissioner Pierce stated that the installation of a funicular is a significant investment and a
conditional use permit having the ability to revoke an approval should not be issued.
Commissioner Viele expressed his understanding of the need to clearly defined set of standards
for a funicular but maybe the title of a conditional use implies a structure or use for a temporary
period of time. He added that he was most concerned with the proposed elimination of the
primary secondary zone district and incorporation into the two-family district.
The Commissioners expressed concern over the legal issues that would arise with rolling the
Primary/Secondary into the Two-family District.
Rachel Friede described Staff's approach to proposing to combine Professional and Business
Offices into a singular term "Offices".
In the discussion of roof height, the Commissioners expressed that a home with a flat roof should
have height measured as 30' to the roof deck and 33' to the top of the parapet wall. It was also
discussed that an additional 12 inches of height should be allowed in order to construct a super
insulated roof system.
The Commission agreed that dog kennels should be removed from the list of land uses within
the residential zone districts.
The Commission discussed the integration of green building into the Code.
5 minutes
4. A request for a work session to discuss the adoption of the Frontage Road Lighting Master Plan,
an element of the Vail Transportation Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC090014)
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Tom Kassmel
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Table to July 13, 2009
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Viele VOTE: 7-0-0
5. Approval of June 8, 2009 minutes
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kjesbo VOTE: 7-0-0
6. Information Update
Town Council action on SDD No. 41, Vail Row Houses
7. Adjournment
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Paladino VOTE: 7-0-0
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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 June 19, 2009, in the Vail Daily.
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