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Home My WebLink About2010-0412 PEC,. T(1WN DF VAlL ' PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION April 12, 2010 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Searing in of new members: Site Visits: 1. Solaris — 143 East Meadow Drive 2. Tansill Residence — 63 Willow Place 3. Mini Golf Course — 560 East Lionshead Circle 15 minutes Lorelei Donaldson 30 minutes 1. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in site coverage, a reduction of the rear setback, and a reduction in landscaping, located at 63 Willow Place/Lot 2, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100012) Applicant: Douglas and Dhuanne Tansill, represented by K.H. Webb Architects Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION : MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 30 minutes 2. A request for the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-5, Conditional Uses; Generally (On All Levels Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, for private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use, in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, to allow for a miniature golf course located at 560 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, Lionshead 6t" Filing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100014) Applicant: Vail Resorts, Inc., represented by Jeff Babb Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION : MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 45 minutes 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on prescribed regulation amendments to Title 11, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 11-3-3, Prescribed Regulation Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional movie theater, bowling alley, and public parking on private property signage, and to define the term first floor for the purposes of calculating allowable sign area, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100010) Applicant: Pete Knobel, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION : MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 60 minutes 4. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the recommendations for transportation Page 1 Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Braun Associates Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION : MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 5. A request for a work session on a major exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-71-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the area known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), with multiple mixed-use structures including but not limited to, multiple-family dwelling units, fractional fee units, accommodation units, employee housing units, office, and commercial/retail uses, located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080064) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 6. A request for final review of conditional use permits, pursuant to Section 12-71-5, Conditional Uses: Generally (On All Levels Of A Building Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, to allow for the development of a public or private parking lot (parking structure); a vehicle maintenance, service, repair, storage, and fueling facility; a ski lift and tow (gondola), within "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080063) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 7. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for a rezoning of properties from Arterial Business District and unzoned South Frontage Road West right-of-way which is not zoned to Lionshead Mixed Use-2, properties known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 953 and 1031 South Frontage Road West and South Frontage Road West right-of-way, (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080061) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 8. A request for a final review of a variance from 12-71-14, Site Coverage, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, to allow for additional site coverage below grade, within "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 934 (BP Site), 953 (Vail Professional Building), 1031 (Cascade Crossing) S. Frontage Road / Unplatted; 862 (VR Maintenance Shop) and 923 (Holy Cross Lot) S. Frontage Road / Tracts A and B, S. Frontage Road Subdivision; 1000 (Glen Lyon Office Building) S. Frontage Road / Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090035) Page 2 Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 9. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for the removal of the Glen Lyon Commercial Site, Development Area D, (Glen Lyon Office Building) from the District for incorporation into the properties known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 1000 S. Frontage Road West/Lot 54 Glen Lyon Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090036) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 10. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments to Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to provide regulations that will implement sustainable building and planning standards, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090028) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 11. 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 April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 12. A request for a final recommendation for 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 April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 13. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on prescribed regulation amendments to Chapter 12-6, Residential Districts, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to establish a new zone district, Townhouse and Row House District (TRH) District, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100011) Applicant: Chris Galvin, represented by K.H. Webb Architects/Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Table to April 26, 2010 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 14. Approval of March 22, 2010 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Page 3 15. Information Update A discussion of Section Town Code. 16. Adjournment MOTION: 12-5-5, Additional Gross Residential Floor Area (250 Ordinance), Vail 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 April 9, 2010, in the Vail Daily. Page 4 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: April 12, 2010 SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in site coverage, a reduction of the rear setback, and a reduction in landscaping, located at 63 Willow Place/Lots 1& 2, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100012) Applicant: Douglas and Dhuanne Tansill, represented by K.H. Webb Architects Planner: Rachel Friede SUMMARY The applicants, Douglas and Dhuanne Tansill, represented by K.H. Webb Architects, are proposing a major amendment to Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park, that will increase site coverage, reduce the rear setback and reduce landscaping. The proposed major amendment will accommodate an addition to the north side of Unit 8 on the lower level and first floor. Staff is recommending approval, with conditions, of the applicant's proposal, based on the criteria established in Section VII of this memorandum. For reference, the following documents are attached: Vicinity Map (Attachment A), Draft Ordinance (Attachment B), Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986 (Attachment C), the Applicant's Request (Attachment D), architectural plans (Attachment E), a photograph of Unit 8(Attachment F) and a rendering of the south side of Unit 8(Attachment G). II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant is requesting a major amendment to Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park. The request includes: Addition of 172 square feet to site coverage Reduction of 172 square feet in landscaping (existing landscaping is an at-grade patio that counts as hardscape) Reduction of the rear setback from 12 feet to 5.5 feet The applicant is requesting the major amendment to accommodate an addition of 221 square feet in total to Unit 8. The addition is being proposed on the north side of the building, infilling an existing at-grade patio with 172 square feet of GRFA, and also includes a 49 square foot addition of space that is currently part of the internal parking structure. This addition is considered a 250 Addition and does not require an amendment to the GRFA requirements of the Special Development District. No additional parking is proposed, and is not required. The applicant is required to pay a fee-in-lieu for mitigation of employee housing. With a 221 square foot addition of GRFA, the applicant shall provide payment at the time of building permit issuance for the current 1 � fee set for 22.1 square feet. No other mitigation of development impacts is proposed by the applicant or recommended by Staff. BACKGROUND Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park, was established by Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986. At that time, the purpose of the SDD was to allow for an increase in development potential while providing the public benefit of financial support for the public streamwalk. Since the establishment of SDD No. 15, there have not been any amendments to the SDD. IV. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING Land Use Zoninq North: Gore Creek Outdoor Recreation South: Residential High Density Multiple Family East: Bishop Park Outdoor Recreation West: Residential Two-Family Primary/Secondary V. ZONING ANALYSIS Legal Description: Lots 1& 2, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 1 Zoning: SDD No. 15, High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District Lot Size: 0.7133 acres/ 31,071 square feet Development Allowed Allowed Proposed Net Change Standard HDMF District SDD No.15 Dwelling Units/Acre 25 units/acre 11 DU 11 DU No Change 17 units 1 EHU 1 EHU GRFA 76% of buildable 21,482 sq ft 250 Addition No Change to 23,613 s ft +221 s ft SDD lan ua e Site Coverage (max) 55% total site/ Existing: 64.7% 65.3% +172 sq ft 17,089 sq ft 20,113 sq ft 20,285 sq ft Landscaping (min) 30% total site/ 56% total site 56% total site -172 sq ft 9,321 sq ft 14,490 softscape 14,490 softscape hardscape 5,453 hardscape* 5,281 hardscape No change to 17,388 sq ft total 17,388 sq ft total** total landscaping Front Setback 20 ft As built varies No Chan e No Chan e Side Setback 20 ft As built (varies) No Change No Change Rear Setback (at 20 ft 5.3 - 20 ft (varies) 5.5 — 9.5 ft -0.2 — 10.5 ft Unit 8) Required Parking 26 spaces 29 underground 29 underground No Change (min) 4 surface 4 surface Height (max) Sloping 48 ft As built No Change No Change Flat 45 ft *Hardscape can only count for up to 20% of total landscaping. 2,898 sq ft of hardscape counts towards landscaping **Because hardscape counts for up to 20% of total landscaping, there is no change to the total landscaping. VI. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Vail Land Use Plan (in part) 1.0 Genera/ Growth/Deve/opment 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a ba/ance between residential, commercia/ and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources should be protected as the Town grows. 1.3 The quality of deve/opment should be maintained and upgraded whenever possib/e. 1.4 The origina/ theme of the o/d Village Core should be carried into new deve/opment in the Village Core through continued implementation of the Urban Design Guide P/an. 1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additiona/ growth in existing deve/oped areas (infill areas). 5.0 Residential 5.4 Residentia/ growth should keep pace with the marketplace demands for a full range of housing types. Vail Village Master Plan (in part) GOAL #1 ENCOURAGE H/GH QUAL/TY, REDEVELOPMENT WH/LE PRESERVING UN/QUE ARCH/TECTURAL SCALE OF THE VILLAGE /N ORDER TO SUSTA/N /TS SENSE OF COMMUN/TYAND /DENT/TY. Obiective 1.1: Implement a consistent deve/opment review process to reinforce the character of the Village. Policv 1.1.1: Deve/opment and improvement projects approved in the Village shall be consistent with the goa/s, objectives, policies and design considerations as outlined in the Vail Village Master P/an and Urban Design Guide P/an. Obiective 1.2: Encourage the upgrading and redeve/opment of residentia/ and commercia/ facilities. Policv 1.2.1: Additiona/ deve/opment may be allowed as identified by the Action P/an and as is consistent with the Vail Village Master P/an and Urban Design Guide P/an. Policv 1.2.2: Deve/opment and improvement projects shall be coordinated to minimize the unintended negative consequences associated with construction activity in a pedestrianized, commercia/ area. For instance, the noise abatement, project completion guarantees, temporary parking, traffic control, etc. 3 W/LLOW C/RCLE SUB-AREA (#2) A/though immediately adjacent to the mixed use deve/opments found in the Commercial Core and Mixed Use sub-areas, the willow circle sub-area has retained an exclusively residential character. Condominium deve/opments have occurred on all but one of the sub-area's parce/s and many of these properties are actively "short-termed" to overnight guests. In most cases, parking has been provided in underground structures. This design feature, coupled with the Town-owned open space (Willow Circle Park), contributes to the pleasing appearance of this area. �. ] � � .�r'� ' � � �'�y � �� : - ♦ ` �� r �_ -- -.�'��y$. + � � lEp ��,. ,�;;' F •� . �K�. - ' n L � �.�1 "� 'h, ��. ��'.�]NM � ' J'. _�-j 7 �.Y"fL�'VY,Y' "_' coaae -; � � �.��2: , !i �bieN�o�p�'`• �::1: :[::::::. ' ��'�.�� , 7,; :1�12:_ � _._ �U � ;"', , a;� -;' j.irf� , _ - oan� .._ _ �., t ,�t;��:� _ -T � � - _ � 2°^ i '•\_t�"�re ; r' wr�� '� ] f �� ,� T-. • r.� � • ��. r- � ��_ -_,�_— = - y„��__,.,� - - � _ - - `� �y,. l. ..1. ��-: . � `�-� _�ti � �. . :�/` of the sub-area facing Willow Bridge Sub-Area 2.2. In most cases, the /eve/s of deve/opment throughout this sub-area greatly exceed what is allowed under existing zoning (High Density Multi-Family). Gross residentia/ f/oor area ratios (GRFAR) range from .6 to 1.3, with an average of 1.01. With the exception of one parcel, all properties within this sub-area are, deve/oped at, or over, their permitted /eve/s of deve/opment. As such, there is litt/e deve/opment potential left in this sub-area. Residential uses dominate this sub-area and are proposed to continue with the exception of one potential commercia/ space at the east end Road. This concept is discussed further under #1-9 StudvArea: Villape Streamwalk Study of a walking only path a/ong Gore Creek between the Covered Bridge and Vail Road, connecting to existing streamwalk, further enhancing the pedestrian network throughout the Village and providing public access to the creek. specific design and location of walkway shall be sensitive to adjacent uses and the creek environment. (Reference the Vail Recreationa/ Trails P/an for additional information on this trail). Specia/ emphasis on 3.4, 4.2. Title 12, Vail Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code Chapter 12-1, Title, Purpose And Applicability (in part) Section 12-1-2: Purpose: A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of high quality. B. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific purposes: 1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities. 2. To secure safety from fire, panic, f/ood, ava/anche, accumulation of snow, and other dangerous conditions. 3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation and to /essen congestion in the streets. L! 4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off-street parking and loading facilities. 5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic values. 6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workab/e re/ationship among land uses, consistent with Municipa/ deve/opment objectives. 7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land with structures. 8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the Town. 9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirab/e natura/ features. 10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters. 11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viab/e community. ARTICLE 12-9A: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT (SDD) DISTRICT (in part) 12-9A-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the Specia/ Deve/opment District is to encourage f/exibility and creativity in the deve/opment of /and in order to promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design character and quality of the new deve/opment with the Town; to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities; to preserve the natura/ and scenic features of open space areas; and to further the overall goa/s of the community as stated in the Vail Comprehensive P/an. An approved deve/opment plan for a Specia/ Deve/opment District, in conjunction with the property's underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding deve/opment and uses of property included in the Specia/ Deve/opment District. The Specia/ Deve/opment District does not apply to and is not availab/e in the following zone districts: Hillside Residential, Sing/e-Family, Duplex, Primary/Secondary. The e/ements of the deve/opment plan shall be as outlined in Section 12-9A-6 of this Article. 12-9A-9: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Deve/opment standards including /ot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverages, landscaping and parking shall be determined by the Town Council as part of the approved deve/opment plan with consideration of the recommendations of the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission. Before the Town Council approves deve/opment standards that deviate from the underlying zone district, it should be determined that such deviation provides benefits to the Town that outweigh the adverse effects of such deviation. This determination is to be made based on evaluation of the proposed special deve/opment district's compliance with the design criteria outlined in Section 12- 9A-8 of this Article. 12-9A-10: AMENDMENT PROCEDURES: A. Minor Amendments: 1. Minor modifications consistent with the design criteria outlined in subsection 12-9A-2 (definition of "minor amendment") of this Article, may be approved by the Department of Community Deve/opment. All minor modifications shall be indicated on a completely revised deve/opment plan. Approved changes shall be noted, signed, dated and filed by the �� Department of Community Deve/opment. 2. Notification of a proposed minor amendment, and a report of staff action of said request, shall be provided to all property owners within or adjacent to the specia/ deve/opment district that may be affected by the amendment. Affected properties shall be as determined by the Department of Community Deve/opment. Notifications shall be postmarked no /ater than five (5) days following staff action on the amendment request and shall include a brief statement describing the amendment and the time and date of when the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission will be informed of the staff decision. In all cases the report to the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission shall be made within twenty (20) days from the date of the staff's decision on the requested amendment. 3. Appea/s of staff decisions may be filed by adjacent property owners, owners of property within the specia/ deve/opment district, the applicant, P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission members or members of the Town Council as outlined in Section 12-3-3 of this Tit/e. B. Major Amendments: 1. Requests for major amendments to an approved specia/ deve/opment district shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedures described in Section 12-9A-4 of this Article. 2. Owners of all property requesting the amendment, or their agents or authorized representatives, shall sign the application. Notification of the proposed amendment shall be made to owners of all property adjacent to the property requesting the proposed amendment, owners of all property adjacent to the specia/ deve/opment district, and owners of all property within the specia/ deve/opment district that may be affected by the proposed amendment (as determined by the Department of Community Deve/opment). Notification procedures shall be as outlined in subsection 12-3-6C of this Tit/e. VII. REVIEW CRITERIA The Vail Town Code provides nine design criteria, which shall be used as the principal criteria in evaluating the merits of the proposed major amendment to a 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 interest 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. The Willow Circle neighborhood has similar multiple family condominium buildings to the Bishop Park SDD. Staff believes the patio infill does not create the perception of new bulk and mass and does not affect the character or visual CQ C. 0 E. integrity of the building. The proposed addition is located adjacent to Gore Creek, which serves as a buffer to adjacent buildings. Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. Staff believes the current uses relationship with surrounding uses, density (dwelling units per acre) compatibility. , activity and density provide a compatible which are similar in nature. Because uses and are not changing, this proposal continues that Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 12-10, Vail Town Code. Staff believes the proposal is in compliance with the parking requirements of the Vail Town Code. According to Chapter 12-10, Vail Town Code, units between 500 and 2,000 square feet of GRFA require 2 parking spaces, and units over 2,000 square feet require 2.5 spaces. Based on this calculation, with 4 units requiring 2 spaces, and 8 units requiring 2.5 spaces, the total required parking spaces is 26 spaces. The property has 33 spaces. Unit 8 only requires 2 spaces and this addition would not shift their parking requirement to 2.5 spaces. Conformity with the applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan and Town policies. Staff believes that this application conforms with the applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, it meets the Vail Village Master Plans' "Obiective 1.2: Encourage the upgrading and redeve/opment of residentia/ and commercia/ facilities". In the sub area plan for the Willow Circle area in the Vail Village Master Plan, there is mention of the over development of this area. The plan also attributes the pleasant character of this neighborhood to underground parking and open space. The application continues to conform to these concepts. Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. SDD No. 15 is located along Gore Creek, but development remains outside of the floodplain and stream setback. No other hazards are located in the vicinity. 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 proposal calls for a decrease in landscaping, but only because the at-grade patio counts as hardscape, which can be up to 20% of total landscaping. However, Staff does not believe that this proposal will adversely effect the natural vegetation located adjacent to the property. G. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. Staff believes this proposal does not adversely effect on-site or off-site traffic circulation. While a portion of the existing garage is proposed to be converted to �l � � GRFA, this will have no impact on the function of the garage. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and functions. Staff believes the reduction of at-grade patio adjacent to open space will not have negative impacts on the adjacent natural features, views and functions. There is mature vegetation throughout the property and adjacent to Gore Creek that will screen the addition from view across the creek. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. Staff does not believe this criterion is relevant to this application as the proposal will only affect a portion of this project and does not require any further phasing or subdividing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, to the Vail Town Council for the applicant's request of a major amendment to Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in site coverage, a reduction of the rear setback, and a reduction in landscaping, located at 63 Willow Place/Lots 1& 2, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria described in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation for approval, with conditions, for this major amendment to a special development district, the Department of Community Development recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "Based upon the review of the criteria described in Section Vll of the Staff memorandum to the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission dated April 12, 2010, and evidence and testimony presented at this hearing, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, with conditions, to the Vail Town Council for the applicanYs request of a major amendment to Specia/ Deve/opment District No. 15, Bishop Park, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Specia/ Deve/opment District, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in site coverage, a reduction of the rear setback, and a reduction in landscaping, located at 63 Willow P/ace/Lots 1& 2, B/ock 6, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation for approval, with conditions, for this major amendment to a special development district, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following conditions: 1. Approva/ of this major amendment to Specia/ Deve/opment District (SDD) No. 15, Bishop Park, shall be contingent upon Town of Vail approva/ of the : IX. 2. The applicant shall submit a site plan and /andscape plan a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the first reading of the adopting ordinance by the Town Council to be included in the approved deve/opment plan of Special Deve/opment District No. 15. 3. Prior to the issuance of a temporary or fina/ Certificate of Occupancy for this major amendment to Specia/ Deve/opment District (SDD) No. 15, Bishop Park, the applicant shall amend and record the Condominium Map for the Vail Village P/aza Condominiums, pursuant to Chapter 13-6, Condominium and Townhouse P/ats, Vail Town Code. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay a fee-in-lieu for mitigation of employee housing, per Chapter 12-24, Inclusionary Zoning, Vail Town Code. The fee shall be determined at the time of building permit issuance. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission forward a recommendation of approval of this application, the Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission makes the following findings: "Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section Vll of this Staff memorandum to the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission dated April 12, 2010, and the evidence and testimony presented, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission finds: 1. That the proposed major amendment to Specia/ Deve/opment District No. 15, Bishop Park, complies with the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-9A- 8, Vail Town Code. 2. That the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commission, based upon the testimony and evidence presented, that any adverse effects of the requested deviations from the deve/opment standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits provided. 3. That the request is consistent with the deve/opment goa/s and objectives of the Town. " ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Draft Ordinance C. Applicant's Request D. Architectural Plans E. Photograph of Unit 8 F. Rendering of Unit 8 G] Attachment A Bishop Park Condos Lot 9, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 9 (G3 Willow Place) _�, ��.. . ` .,�4 � � �� y. `�, t � ; �� ?,�1 1 � � �::''�. �� ,��-t � 20 F'� . •�� _ � �. a , _ _e. _ � �', � �� ,,,�� . � �� . : � � ti� �� . �� ,��.�,� �-+�_'' �_ �'. � � : #'^�.,�., :�� i �+. - ��'�' SDD 15 � ` M„++s t.',, 83 f, '�-� �' ° //, . �.s�� . 41� ., �, ��: 1 Zoning ' � Commercial Core 1 (CC11 G3 : - Commercial Core 2 (CC2j � T�vo-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS} � � �- � Hi�h Density Multiple Family(HDMFj .� � _ � � PublicAccommodation (PAj - , `�• �. ; � '_ , � Outdoor Recreation (OR) , v � Natural Area Preservation {NAP1 �-:, �. � Ski Base Recreation 2 (SBR-2} �'; � 44 - General Use (GUj J- 5DD 40 �. ° \�. f� � Special Development districts - � � :.� � �. �,. e Feat ThlsmapwescreatetlbytheTOwnoiVaiIGISTeam IJ�ofihlsmep5ioultlbeforgenerelpurposesonlV TheTOV�noiVailtloesnotv�arraMiheecairacVOitheinformatiomm�teinetlherein � � C� �� (v�hereshow.n,parcell�inevwrk�isapproximaleJ � � Last Modified�. Apnl 6, 2010 �qp�p�y�, J Attachment B DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. _ SERIES OF 2010 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 13, SERIES OF 1986, AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT PARAMETERS FOR SDD NO. 15, BISHOP PARK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12-9A-10 AMENDMENT PROCEDURES, VAIL TOWN CODE, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION (PATIO ENCLOSURE) TO THE NORTH SIDE OF UNIT 8, BISHOP PARK, LOCATED AT 63 WILLOW PLACE/LOTS 1& 2, BLOCK 6, VAIL VILLAGE FILING 1, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations permits major amendments to previously approved development plans for Special Development Districts; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to amend and re-establish Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986, to amend the Approved Development Plan and development parameters, to allow for the construction of a proposed addition (patio enclosure); and WHEREAS, the proposed major amendment to the Special Development District is in the best interest of the town as it meets the Town's development objectives as identified in the Vail Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Zoning Regulations, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing on April 12, 2010 on the major amendment application and has submitted its recommendation of approval, with conditions, to the Vail Town Council by a vote of ; and WHEREAS, all notices as required by the Town of Vail Municipal Code have been sent to the appropriate parties; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to amend Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park. Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Purpose of the Ordinance Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986, is hereby repealed and re-enacted by Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010. Section 2. Amendment Procedures Fulfilled, Planning Commission Report. The approval procedures described in Article 12-9A of the Vail Town Code have been fulfilled, and the Town Council has received the recommendations of the Planning and Environmental Commission for an amendment to the Development Plan for Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park. Section 3. Special Development District No. 15 Special Development District No. 15 (SDD 15) and the development plan therefore, are hereby approved as amended for the development of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Vail Village First Filing, within the Town of Vail, consisting of 0.7133 acres. Section 4. Special Development District No. 15, Bishop Park, shall read as follows: Purpose Special Development District 15 was established to ensure comprehensive development and use of an area that will be harmonious with the general character of the Town of Vail and to promote the upgrading and redevelopment of a property within the Town. The development is regarded as complementary to the Town by the Town Council and meets all design standards as set forth in the Vail Town Code. There are significant aspects of Special Development District 15 which cannot be satisfied through the imposition of the standards in the High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District. SDD 15 is compatible with the upgrading and redevelopment of the community while maintaining its unique character Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 2 Established Special Development District No. 15 (SDD 15) and the development plan therefore, are hereby approved as amended for the development of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Vail Village First Filing, within the Town of Vail, consisting of 0.7133 acres. Amendments Any amendments to Special Development District No. 15 shall follow the procedures and regulations outlined in Article 12-9A, Vail Town Code. Permitted, Conditional and Accessory Uses Permitted, conditional and accessory uses shall be set forth in the High Density Multiple Family District, per Article 12-6H, Vail Town Code. Density--Dwelling Units The number of dwelling units shall not exceed twelve (12) dwelling units, including one (1) employee housing unit on-site. Density—Gross Residential Floor Area Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986, the method of calculation of Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) has been amended. While the floor area has not changed, the actual GRFA total has changed. The total allowable GRFA on-site is Development Plans The development plan for SDD 15 is approved and shall constitute the plan for development within the special development district. The development plan is comprised of certain plans adopted by Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986 as well as amended plans. The following plans were adopted by Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986, and were submitted by Gordon Pierce, AIA, Architects and Berridge Associates, Inc., Landscaping Architects: 1. Elevations and sections by Gordon R. Pierce dated March 17, 1986 2. Preliminary landscape paln by Berridge Associates, Inc. dated March 17, 1986 Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 3 Amended development plans submitted by K.H. Webb Architects, adopted by Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010, are as follows: 1. Site plan by K.H. Webb dated _ 2. Floor plans by K.H. Webb dated _ Development Standards The development standards set out herein are approved by the Town Council. The development standards represent the existing structures within Bishop Park as of April 8, 2010, plus the amendments from Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010. Setbacks Setbacks are as built on the site plan adopted as part of the development plans. Height Maximum height is as built, per the approved development plan. Site Coverage Site coverage shall not exceed 66% of the total site area. Landscaping Landscaping shall be a minimum of 56% of total site (with up to 20% hardscape counting towards landscaping requirement) Parking and Loading The minimum parking requirement is 29 underground parking spaces and 4 surface spaces for loading and delivery. Recreation Amenities Tax Assessed The recreational amenities tax shall be assessed for any additions at the time of issuance of building permit for the current rate set by the Town of Vail. Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 4 Use Restriction Related to the Employee Housing Unit (formerly referred to as Manager's Unit) The employee housing unit, Unit No. 12, shall be restricted to employee housing as per Chapter 12-13, Employee Housing, Vail Town Code. Additional Amenities and Approval Agreements for Special Development District No. 15. A. At the time of adoption of Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986, the applicant, or his successor in interest, agreed to contribute $4,900 toward the construction of a bike pathway from Vail Road to Willow Bridge Road in the form of an unconditional letter of credit from a financial institution and in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney. A letter of credit was provided but per the provisions in Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986, the funds were released because construction of the bike pathway was not commenced within five (5) years of adoption. B. Upon issuance of a building permit for the additions proposed within Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010, the applicant shall pay a fee-in-lieu for mitigation of employee housing for 22.1 square feet, per the adopted fee schedule established by the Vail Town Council. Time Requirements SDD No. 15 shall be governed by the procedures outlined in Article 12-9A of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Should the addition proposed as part of the major amendment within Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 not commence within three years of the adoption of Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010, Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 will be void, thus reinstating Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1986. Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 5 phrases be declared invalid. Section 5. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 6. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 7. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4t" day of May, 2010, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 18t" day of May, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Ordinance No. _, Series of 2010 6 5: r . �� ' : ��...Xm4. � _. � +�. ' I � . � � � } .' � Attachment C ORDINRNCE N0. 13 Series of 1986 AN �RDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL DEVELOpM�NT DISTRICT (KIVOWN AS SD� N0. 15) AN� THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORqANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.90 OF THE VATL MUNICIpAL CODE AND SETTING F�ORTH DETAILS IN REGAR� THERETO. WHEREAS, Chapter 18.40 of the Vaii Municipal Code authorizes special development d9stricts w9thin the Tawn; and WHEREAS, Ira C. Rothgerber, Jr. and the M.B. Trust have submitted an application for special development approval for a certain parcel of property within xhe Town known as Lots 3 and 2, Block 6, Vai1 Uillage lst �'iling, �o be known as Special Development District 15; and WNEREAS, the establ9shment of the requested SDD 15 will insure unified and coordinated development within the Town of Ilail in a manner suita6le for �he area in which it is situated; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Cammission has recommended approval of the proposed SDD; and WNEREAS, the iown Councii considers tha� it is reasonable, appropriate and beneficial to the Town and 9ts citizens, inhabitants and visitors to establish said Special Development District No. 15; NOW, THEREFORE, 8� IT ORDAINED BY 7HE 70WN COUNCIL QF TFI�"TOWN OF"VRIL, COLORADO �'HAT: 5ectian 1. Amendment Procedures Fulfilled, Planning Commission Report. The approval procedures prescribed in Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Cade have been fulfilled, and the Town Coun�il has received the report of the Planning and Environmental Cammission recommending approval of the propased development plan for 5Di3 15. .-. � i ,� ! . . . � � .� � .. Section 2. Special Development qistrict 15 Special Development D4strict 15 (5DD 15) and the developmen� p3an therefore, are hereby approved for the development of l.ats 1 and 2, Black 6, Vail Village First Filing, within the T�wn of Vail, cnnsisting of 0.7133 acres. Section 3. Pur ose 5pecial Uevelopment District 15 is established to ensure comprehensive deveiapment and use nf an area that wi13 be harmonious w�th the general character of the Tawn of Vail and to promote the upgrading and redevela�ment of a proper�y within �he Town. The development is regarded as complementary ta • the Town by the Town Cauncil and meets all design standards as set forth in 5ectian 18.40 of the Municipal Code. As stated in the staff inemorandurrt dated • April 14, 1986, there are significant aspects of 5pecial Developmen� District 15 which cannot �e satisfisd through the impositian of the standards in the High Density Multiple Family zone district. 5DD 15 is compatible with the upgrading and redevelopment of the community while maintaining its unique character. Section 4. Development Plan A. The development plan for SDD 15 is approved and shall const9tute the �lan for developmen� within the special development district. The develnpment plan is comprised of �hnse plans submitted by Gordon Pierce, A.I.A., Architects and Berridge Associates, Inc., Landscape Architects and cons�sts ofi the follawing documents: ��-"��a '.„""`°i'' 1. Site plan by Gordon R. P�erce da�ed May 6, 1986 2. Preliminary landscape plan by Berridge Associates, Inc. dated March 17, 1986 3. Typlcal floor plans by Gordan R. Pierce dated Marth 17, 1986 q. Elevations and sections hy Gordon R. Pierce dated March 17, 1986 5. Environmen�al Assessment and other submittal documents. e. 7he Deve1opment Plan sha11 adhere to the following: Setbacks Setbacks shall be noted as on the site p1an 7isted above. Ffe si h„t Heights of struc�ures shall be as indicated 'on the elevatlnns listed above. -2- ' ,: ::: � � ,. . r .�.. • _ � . � ,'1 � \ Coverage 5ite caverage sha11 be an indicated on the site plan 1isted abave. Landscaping The area of the site to be landscaped shall be as indicated on the preliminary landscape plan. A de�ailed landscape plan sha11 be submi�ted to the Design Review Board for their appraval. The DRS-approved final landscape plan sha11 represent the landscaping requirements. Parkin and Loadin Parking and loading shall be prov�ded as indicated on the site plan and ' flaar plans as listed above. In no case shall the parking provided on , si�e be �less than 29 spaces underground with 4 surface spaces provided for loading and delivery. Section 5. Density Approval of this development plan shall permit twelve (12.) dwelling units, includ9ng one manager's uni't, consisting of 21,482 square feet of grpss residential floor area. As detailed on f7nor plans and elevatiRns submi�ted by Gordon R. Pierce, da�ed March 17, 198&, the grass floor area as approved cansists of 26,699 square feet. Section 6. Uses Aermitted, conditional and accessory uses shall be as set farth in the High Density Multiple Family zone district. Sect�on 7. Use Restric�ions Related tn �he Nlana er's Unit The manager's unit, uni� no. 12, sha11 be restricted ta employee housing as per Section 18.13.080 B.10 a-d of the Town of Vail Municipai Code. Section 8. Amendments Rmendments to the approved deve1opment plan wh�ich da nat change its su6stance may be approved by the Planning and Enviror�mental Cammission at a regularly schectuled pub1ic hearing in accordance with ti�e provisions of Section 18.66.Ob0. Amendments which do change the substance of the development plan sha�l be required to be appro�ed by 7own Council after the above procedure has been followed. The Community DevelopmenC Department shall determine what constitutes a change in the substance of the development plan. -3- � � � • •. . , . � 0 Section 9. Expiration_ The applicant must begin construction of the special deve1opment district within 18 months from the time af its final approval, and continue diligently toward the campletion of the project. If the applicant daes not begin and di�9gently work toward the completion of the spec�al development district ar any stage of the special development distrlct within the time limi'ts imposed by the preceding subsection, the Planning and Environmental Cnmmission shall review the special development district. They shall recnmmend to the Town Council that either the approval of the special development district be extended, that tha approval of the special development �istrict be revoked, or tha� the special development district be amepded. Sectian 10 Conditions nf Approvals for Special pevelopment District 15 �he applicant, ar his successor in interest, agrees to contribu�e $4,90a taward the canstruction af a bike pathway from Vail Road to 41i11ow Bridge Road in the form of an unconditional letter of credit from a financial institution and in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any �mprovemer�ts fnr SpeGial Development District 15 until such letter of credit has been filed with the Town. Said letter of credit shall be released and the applicant`s obligation �o contribute said funds shall term�na�e if constructian is no� commenced on tha bike pa�hway within five (5) years from the da�e hereof. 5ection J.].. If any part, section, subsection, sen�ence, clause ar phrase af this ordinance is for any reasvn held to be invalid, such decisinn shall not affect the validity of the remaining par�ions af this ordinance; and the Town Cauncil hereby declares dt would have passed this ordinance, and each parC, section, suhsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereaf, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsec�dorrs, sentences, c1auses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 12. The Town Council here�y finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the hea1th, safety anci welfare of the Town of Va41 and the inhabitants therenf. _q.. �, �. � � � ! : . � Sect�on 13. The repeal or �he repeal and reenactment of any provisions of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this orclinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any vialation that occurred prior to the effectiue date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under ar by virtue of the provision repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any pravision hereby shall not revive any provision , or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly sta�ed herein. INTRODUCED, READ AIVD PASSED ON FIRST READING THIS 6th pAY DF May , 1986, ancf a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the 6th day of Ma.V , 1986 at 7:3p p,m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building in 11ai1, Colorado. � � � . , 0 Ordered published in full this 6ih day of ,h1a� , 1986. i i � Paul R. Jo,K ston, Mayor TTE T l.�ii.� Pameia A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk INTROdUCE�, READ AND APPROUED DN 5ECDNCI R�ADTNG ANb �RDER�Q PUBLISHED in full t�his 17th day of � �- �— , 1986. , /_ / - Paul R. ,l@� s�an; Mayor ATTEST. dfl • �1�v1�vW 1��"� Pamela A. Brandroeyer, Town C1erk _ 5.. ❑ a � w 3 � U 03.15.10 Bishop Park Unit 8 Addition Yail Ylfage We are proposing an addibo� of 221 square feet to ilnit 8 in Bishop Park II2 square feet of the addition will he infiiling an exis�ng dark an the �reek side of the properry at grade level. This space will 6e used far a new bedrvom, and will be in line with the exisring design aestheua and standards. All macerials and windovrs will match the exisung elemen� as dosely as possi6le. T'here will also be an addition oi 44 square feet in the form of a storage unit located next to the enaance ro the unit at the parking garage level. This addirion wil! on{y be visible frnm the undergmund parking garage. 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J�, • ��air� ... �� ! � MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Department of Community Development DATE: April 12, 2009 SUBJECT: A request for the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-5, Conditional Uses; Generally (On All Levels Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, for private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use, in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, to allow for a miniature golf course located at 560 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, Vail Lionshead 6t" Filing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100014) Applicant: Vail Resorts, Inc., represented by Jeff Babb Planner: Rachel Friede SUMMARY The applicant, Vail Resorts, Inc, represented by Jeff Babb, is requesting a review of a conditional use permit for private outdoor recreation facilities, to allow for the construction of a miniature golf course, located south of the Lionshead restroom building at 560 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, Vail Lionshead 6t" Filing. Based upon Staff's review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Staff recommends approval, with condition(s), of this request subject to the findings noted in Section VIII of this memorandum. A vicinity map (Attachment A) and the applicant's request (Attachment B) have been attached for reference. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant is proposing a miniature golf course on Lot 2, Vail Lionshead 6t" Filing and Tract B, Vail Lionshead First Filing. Tract B is zoned Agriculture and Open Space District, and active recreation areas are a permitted use in this district. Lot 2 is zoned Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, and private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use, is a conditional use. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for the portion of the miniature golf course located on Lot 2 within the LMU-1 District. The conditional use permit request includes the following: • 18-hole miniature golf course • Open Summer months only from 10am - 9pm • 4 landscape lights (less than 18 inches from ground) per hole to aid nighttime operations • Water feature with recirculating non-potable water • Gore Valley Trail running through the course, with three crossings (including one ADA exit) over the trail; trail will be striped and signage will be installed • No parking impacts and no additional parking requirement • Most features will be removable for winter months (including bridges, water features, fencing, flags, etc.) • Extensive low lying xeriscape landscaping III. BACKGROUND A miniature golf course was located in this area from 1999 through 2004. When the Gondola Building was demolished and Arrabelle construction commenced, the miniature golf course was removed from this area. On April 7, 2010, the Design Review Board approved the related design review application with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall install all fully cut-off light fixtures so that all light fixtures to do not emit light above the horizontal plane of the light source, as further regulated by Section 14-10-7, Outdoor Lighting, Vail Town Code. 2. The applicant shall install wildlife resistant trash containers on site to match existing trash containers in the vicinity, or shall remove all trash daily in compliance with the Vail Town Code. 3. The applicant agrees, if deemed necessary by the Town after a joint site visit once the snow is melted, to relocate/regrade the east end of the Gore Valley Trail within this project area to provide the safest reasonable configuration to accommodate site distance and provide a reasonable grade for the bike path in this area. 4. The applicant may make minor changes to the layout of the golf course holes and shall submit an as-built plan to the Town of Vail prior to final inspections. Should Town Staff deem the changes to be significant, the Applicant shall submit a changes to approved plans application for review. 5. The applicant shall install signage along the pedestrian path crossings per the Town of Vail's sign program for the Gore Valley Trail. Signage on Gore Valley Trail shall be considered "Government signs, including directional signs, to control traffic or for other regulatory purposes" and shall be exempt from the review process. The applicant shall submit an application for signs for all other signage on site, including the Business ID sign. 6. The applicant shall install fencing along the Gore Valley Trail a minimum of two (2) feet from the edge of asphalt. 7. The applicant shall paint crosswalks on the Gore Valley Trail at each crossing within the Miniature Golf Course. 8. The applicant shall submit a weed management plan and gain approval of this plan by Town Staff prior to construction. The approved plan shall be implemented during construction to remove and/or control all noxious and invasive plants. 9. This approval is contingent upon the Planning and Environmental Commission's approval of a conditional use permit. The Design Review Board recommended that the PEC further examine the impacts of the interaction between the miniature golf course and the Gore Valley Trail upon review of the conditional use permit. IV. ZONING ANALYSIS Legal Description: Lot 2, Vail Lionshead 6t" Filing Tract B, Vail Lionshead 1St Filing Zoning: Lionshead Mixed Use 1(Lot 2) Agriculture and Open Space (Tract B) Lot Size: Lot 2: 1.777 acres Tract B: 2.132 acres 2 V. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING Land Uses Zoninq North: Public Restroom Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District South: Gore Creek Agriculture and Open Space District East: Gore Creek Natural Area Preservation District West: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District VI. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TITLE 12, ZONING REGULATIONS, VAIL TOWN CODE CHAPTER 12-1, TITLE, PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY (in part) Section 12-1-2: Purpose: A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of high quality. B. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific purposes: 1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities. 2. To secure safety from fire, panic, f/ood, ava/anche, accumulation of snow, and other dangerous conditions. 3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation and to lessen congestion in the streets. 4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off-street parking and /oading facilities. 5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic values. 6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workab/e re/ationship among /and uses, consistent with Municipa/ deve/opment objectives. 7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the /and with structures. 8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the Town. 9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirab/e natura/ features. 10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters. 11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viab/e community. ARTICLE 12-7H: LIONSHEAD MIXED USE 1(LMU-1) DISTRICT 12-7H-1: Purpose: The Lionshead mixed use 1 district is intended to provide sites for a mixture of multiple-family dwellings, lodges, hote/s, fractiona/ fee clubs, timeshares, lodge dwelling units, restaurants, offices, skier services, and commercial establishments in a clustered, unified deve/opment. Lionshead mixed use 1 district, in accordance with the Lionshead redeve/opment master plan, is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities 3 appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses and to maintain the desirab/e qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site deve/opment standards. This zone district is meant to encourage and provide incentives for redeve/opment in accordance with the Lionshead redeve/opment master plan. This zone district was specifically deve/oped to provide incentives for properties to redeve/op. The ultimate goa/ of these incentives is to create an economically vibrant /odging, housing, and commercial core area. The incentives in this zone district include increases in allowab/e gross residentia/ f/oor area, building height, and density over the previously established zoning in the Lionshead redeve/opment master plan study area. The primary goa/ of the incentives is to create economic conditions favorab/e to inducing private redeve/opment consistent with the Lionshead redeve/opment master plan. Additionally, the incentives are created to help finance public off site improvements adjacent to redeve/opment projects. With any deve/opment/redeve/opment proposa/ taking advantage of the incentives created herein, the following amenities will be evaluated: streetscape improvements, pedestrian/bicycle access, public plaza redeve/opment, public art, roadway improvements, and similar improvements. CHAPTER 12-16: CONDITIONAL USES PERMITS (IN PART) Section 12-16-1: Purpose; Limitations: In order to provide the f/exibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this tit/e, specified uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusua/ or special characteristics, conditional uses require review so that they may be /ocated properly with respect to the purposes of this tit/e and with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious deve/opment between conditional uses and surrounding properties in the Town at /arge. Uses listed as conditional uses in the various districts may be permitted subject to such conditions and limitations as the Town may prescribe to insure that the /ocation and operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with the deve/opment objectives of the Town and will not be detrimenta/ to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised, to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied. VII. REVIEW CRITERIA Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use: 1. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of the Town. Staff believes the installation of a new miniature golf course will help fulfill the development objectives of the Town. This golf course furthers the vision of the Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan, where the community vision called for Vail to be a`premier mountain resort community... achieved through world-class recreational..opportunities." Further, the Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan outlines working with Vail Resorts to provide additional recreational opportunities on Vail Mountain. 0 2. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities needs. Staff believes this facility will not have negative effects on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, and other public facilities. The proposed lighting plan includes four landscape lights per hole, with all fixtures fully cut- off and less than 18 inches in height. Staff believes these lights will not have negative impacts to neighboring properties. Staff believes these facilities will have a positive effect on the Town's parks and recreation facilities, providing an additional facility for the public to enjoy. Staff believes that the miniature golf course will not have any major impact on parking, and will not require additional parking for users, as they will be engaged in other activities within Lionshead. 3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and parking areas. Staff believes the miniature golf course will not have negative effects on congestion, access, maneuverability and snow removal. Staff believes the miniature golf course will have some impact upon pedestrian safety because the bicycle/pedestrian path will cross through the miniature golf course. The Gore Valley Trail was not installed in the approved location upon completion of the Lionshead Restrooms. Originally, the trail was intended to be installed directly south of the restroom building. However, it was installed further south as shown on the survey. Vail Resorts would like to keep the current location because the current grading works well for the children's ski school program. Staff is working with the application to provide adequate signage and fencing, as shown on the application, that will alleviate any major conflicts. Staff included a recommended condition that the path may be moved upon a site visit after the snow melts with the Public Works Department. The Design Review Board recommended the PEC further review the potential conflict between the Gore Valley Trail and the golf course. In the winter months, this course will be converted back to a children's ski yard, so the conflict between the bike path and the mountain are limited to summer months. 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. Staff believes the character of Lionshead will be bolstered by the inclusion of a miniature golf course. Further, Staff believes the bulk and mass of the miniature golf course will not have adverse effects on the character of the area. The proposed hours of operation of the course are from 10am - 9pm, which will provide additional all ages activities later in the day for this neighborhood. Amplified sound will be limited to existing amplified sound within the restroom building. No additional speakers are being proposed, which will limit the disturbance from the course. Further, this use will be required to comply with the Town of Vail Noise Requirements. Lighting will be utilized for dusk-dark play, but will not be illuminated after the course is closed. This will further limit the impacts of this use on neighboring properties. 5 VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Department of Community Development recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with condition(s), this request for a review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-5, Conditional Uses; Generally (On All Levels Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, for private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use, in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, to allow for a miniature golf course located at 560 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, Vail Lionshead 6t" Filing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this request, Staff recommends the Commission make the following motion: "The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission approves this request for a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-5, Conditional Uses; Generally (On All Leve/s Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, for private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use, in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, to allow for a miniature go/f course /ocated at 560 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, Vail Lionshead 6�" Filing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this conditional use permit request, the Department of Community Development recommends the Commission pass the following conditions: 1. "The applicant shall install all fully cut-off light fixtures /ess than 18 inches above grade. Lights shall be turned off when the miniature go/f course is closed. 2 3 0 5. � The applicant shall install wildlife resistant trash containers on site to match existing trash containers in the vicinity, or shall remove all trash daily in compliance with the Vail Town Code. The applicant shall, if deemed necessary by the Town after a joint site visit once the snow is me/ted, re/ocate/regrade the east end of the Gore Valley Trail within this project area to provide the safest reasonab/e configuration to accommodate site distance and provide a reasonab/e grade for the bike path in this area. The applicant may make minor changes to the /ayout of the go/f course ho/es and shall submit an as-built plan to the Town of Vail prior to final inspections. Should Town Staff deem the changes to be significant, the Applicant shall submit a changes to approved plans application for review. The applicant shall install signage a/ong the pedestrian path crossings per the Town of Vail's sign program for the Gore Valley Trail. Signage on Gore Valley Trail shall be considered "Government signs, including directiona/ signs, to contro/ traffic or for other regulatory purposes" and shall be exempt from the review process. The applicant shall submit a design review application for all other signage on site, including any Business /D signs. The applicant shall install fencing a/ong the Gore Valley Trail a minimum of two (2) feet from the edge of aspha/t and shall maintain said fencing during the summer months each year that the miniature go/f course is operational. 0 7. The applicant shall paint crosswalks on the Gore Valley Trail at each crossing within the Miniature Go/f Course. 8. The applicant shall submit a weed management plan and gain approva/ of this plan by Town Staff prior to construction. The approved plan shall be implemented during construction to remove and/or contro/ all noxious and invasive plants. 9. No additiona/ amplified sound shall be permitted to be installed on-site and any noise associated with this project shall not exceed maximum noise /eve/s as outlined in the Vail Town Code. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve, with conditions, this conditional use permit request, the Department of Community Development recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section Vll this Staff memorandum to the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission dated April 12, 2010, and the evidence and testimony presented, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission finds: 1. That the proposed /ocation of the use is in accordance with the purposes of this tit/e and the purposes of the zone district in which the site is /ocated. 2. That the proposed /ocation of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimenta/ to the public hea/th, safety, or we/fare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicab/e provisions of Tit/e 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code." IX. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Applicant's Request 7 Lionshead Miniature Golf Lot 2, Lianshead Filing 6 (56U East Lionshead Circle} and Part of Tract B, Varl Lronshead Frlings 9, 2& 3 � � _��.�� . -� � Lot 2. 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Vail Lionshead Filings 1, 2& 3 :� . e.:-�� s T�{-_ -z Zoning � T�vo-Family PrimarylSecondary Residential (PS} 0 Lionshead Mixed Use 1(LMU-1 } � Outdoor Recreation (OR} � A�ricultural & Open Space (Aj QNatural Area Preservation (NAPj - General Use (GUj Thismapw.escrealedbytheTOw.no�VaiIGISTeam.11seof�hismapshouldbetorgeneralpurposesonly.TheTOVUio�VildoesnNV�arrartl�heacoaracyo�theiniormationcvn�ainedherein. � (Nhere tliow.n, percel Ilne w.ark Isapproxlmate) Last Modified�. Apnl 6, 2010 �qp�p�y�, Conditional Use Permit Application for review by the Planning and Environmental Commission General Information: A conditional use permit is required for� any use classified as "conditional" in any of the Town's zone districts. Uses listed as conditional uses are subject to such conditions and limitations as the Town may prescribe to ensure that the location and operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with development objectives of the Town and will not be detrimental to other uses or properties. The proposed project may also require other permits or applications and/or review by the Design Review Board and/or Town Council. All PEC approvals shall lapse if con- struction is not commenced within two years of the date of approval and diligently pursued to completion, or if the use for which the approval is granted is not commenced within two years. Fee: $650 Description of the Request' � NSz'��-�o�,-C.�.� n� 4a S s�•..�.� tL .s-�c w� � �+�a.t� �z.a G�c��-s' C�va7c o�c�A.T�oN ��v -Ti.+c t_.�c�sg�cA� :3n.� a.�-�o. �4�"'c o� -fi..t-E 'aGi C Z'.c. va.� CS,� C w..4 .� �. 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V 2.°l Phone: �c.-c � - "Z 5 �-[ - uoc� q� FaX: °c 1. o--t �`-� — y n 3 O � For Office Use Only: Cash_ CC: Visa / MC Last 4 CC # Auth # Check # Fee Paid: Received From: Meeting Date: PEC No.: Planner: Project No: Zoning: Land Use: Location of the Proposal: Lot: Block: Subdivision: O l-Jan-10 , a� ,� rs�� ° + , s : � � ,i'��',. �`.:i1,_ �:a ar . �;, �� 3=, a � � � March 19, 2010 To: Planning and Environmental Commission Re: Lionshead Miniature Golf Vail Resorts is proposing to install a high quality professionally designed 18 hole miniature golf course in the Lionshead base area, which we feel will provide an increased level of guest experience as well as needed family entertainment to the Summer Vail product. The course would be located in the area just east of the Bottom of Chair 8 and to the south of the new Lionshead Utility Building (restroom building). Vail Resorts refers to this area as the Children's Teaching Yard and is the site where a previous miniature golf course existed prior to Arrabelle construction. This location is just close enough to the activity hub to offer guest convenience, but just remote enough to not impact surrounding homeowners or guest accommodations. If approved, installation would begin in early May 2010 with a scheduled completion before the July 4t" weekend 2010. Subsequent operating seasons would span Memorial Day weekend through late September. Our anticipated hours of operation would be 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Items of note: • The proposed course does include a water feature, which will recirculate water and not be connected to a potable source. • Our intention would be to operate the course into the evening hours, which will require some lighting. We have proposed low level landscape lighting, which fits well within Town Code and has virtually no impact to a dark skies environment. • The proposed course would have holes on either side of the primary east / west pedestrian and bike pathway. We are proposing to fence both sides of the pathway for the length of the course and offer very specific golfer crossings. Designated golfer crossing coupled with signage will be used to limit negative interactions on the pathway. Consideration can also be given to designating the pathway as a bicycle "dismount" zone to increase guest safety. • There are no parking impacts or vehicular traffic issues associated with the project. Guest will use the Lionshead parking structure as they do now when visiting other attractions located within this pedestrian only zone. � The course will be constructed in a"low profile" fashion with some removable features. This will allow us to continue to use the area for Ski School operations in the winter with minimal impacts. ., � � � , . � �,�3� � t _..,,� . .. '� � � '� �-�' i ~:z� 3 t ; i ; �. {.,, .. I, :� ,. � �a `, � � ..> , ' s � � .� , _ The course is designed by Harris Miniature Golf Courses, Inc. They are very well respected in their field and have done numerous installations throughout the United States. They would also be contracted to install our proposed course. Their credentials may be viewed at www.harrisminigolf.com. The course will be fully landscaped. This will offer"softness" to the area, provide additional color and tie the area in general into the rest of our summer gathering space. Overall it is our belief that the proposed miniature golf course enhances the Lionshead base area by providing additional family activity, a sense of completion to the area and a continued commitment to improve the guest experience. Thank you for your consideration. „ � ;.: . � . . , , . . �. .,_ , . � t � � � 'v,�'' � % � '' � � � 3 sd ' ��' r y ;. � � ''. � � � � ��..v'l ; � ^::� � � ,� *3 �,�j � � �,. : , i. '> .4 . ? � :J �,.-:� Point of perspective: Until the demolition of the Old Gondola Building and subsequent Arrabelle construction a miniature golf course operation existed on the location we are proposing to install the new one. Please see attached photo for reference. � ;,. �: � � � , , ,� 1 � ., Map Output ArcIMS Map ,,:.,� :, � , t. t r',t.�:;y ��• ��_�•� Copyright 2005 Eagl_e Cou__n_ty_Government Disclaimer: This map was created by the Eagle County GIS Department, Use of this map should be for general purposes only Eagle County does not warrant the accuracy of the data contained herein. Page 1 of 1 Leqend � n,tiylsl t��timpnints � Pertsi� Pub3�c Lands U � tt JS� S : .i 9k a^ ,:tia�ach ,oV itk•rti.:. 2d�J�4 Cs��r Aeri�l Ph�tas http://gisweb.eaglecounty.us/servlet/com.esri.esrimap.Esrimap?ServiceName=overview&... 03/19/2010 � �s � � r � � � �' !�3 �'`� ! �' � „ � �, j; �. .. �M,.�:��"3.;.� t �_:��..:�� ``.,��, . , .�n �, �3 � � LIGHTING PLAN DETAIL: � , . -, � � � . - _ � ,. , , . = E��= SPECIFICATI�NS: • Voltage: 12 & 24 valt • Constructian: Cast & Stampe� Svlid Brass • Weight: 3.15 Lbs. • Finish: Weath�red 6rass �optiana� fnishes available} • Wattage: Maximum 2a Watts • Shraud: Reflective Powder Coat Interior • Wi�e: 25' Intelli-Flex w�re factory canne�ted • 5o�ket: Beryllium Copper, pre-greased with silican • Connections: Anti-Moisture Migration connections • Lens: Frosted Lens • Mounting: Stahilizer 5take 112-14 NPSM • 15 Year Warranty *5ee weh fvr current listings and warranty defails �� L�:V: I:, � �'� _. -� � �� J .,< <i_.� r� ., � ��x.:.i�i �\.� Area Light Stake Mounted Area Light The Lan�er offers soR le�e! lighting with an elegant look, The frosted �ylindrical lens minimizes glare w�ile ihe 20 WattAstro-Brite lamp �rovides suffcient light to cast soft glows on any path ar waiking area. The Lanoer is ideal for planier areas, walkways etc. The adjustabl� cpllar �i�es maximum design flexibility by creating m�sltiple le�els af light with one fixture. Project Data: Project Name Project Designer. (company namej Pro}ectAddress: Contact Info: Project Type: Cvntractar: (oompany name} ❑ate: Cantractor Infa: Lancer � - C�PPER KNlGHTS SERIES PRQ�UCT �RDERING INFQRMATl�N AREA LIGHT 5take Maunted Area Light LANCERfi '" S2a7 - ZU - rM B- PACKAGING UPTION - MOUH7ING OPTiON � � M�OEL-LANCERfi MATERIALMIIRE - (S] Brasa �2S] 26 Feat IAMP WATTAGE -(20j 20 Watt Astra-Brfte 72 �ott Sae belowfor other lamp optlons. LENS �P'f1�FF - RISER OPT1dN - VOLTAGE FINISH -{WBj Weatherad Brass (N6j Natural Brass {TF} Tucaon Tan �VG} Verde Greert (9FS] 61ack {WH] YYhite {CC] Cuatom Cobr PR��UCT ❑PT�ONS (Please place adders fn thls sequen�e when ordertng}. PACICAGIHG �P710N ADDER -[ePli] e Pack [GePK] Commerclal 6 Pack MOLJNT[HG aPTIbH AD�ER - See Below LEi�lS OPT1pN pOOER - WA RISER OP710N AD�ER - rllA VOLTAGE - (24Vj 24 Valt '92 VOft(}Bfaulf LAMP �PTIaNS {AMP VOtTAGE 7YPE WATiS LIFE SPAN 9EA�A ORDER # ANGLE S3 12V F3�4 4fl 2D 000 � � i ��i 6b 12V 73-rs4 5 20,D00 B3 24V T3-G4 10 x1�QGU xa xa� r3-�a zo � o,oaa WIRE QPT10N5 A�OER WIRE GAl1GE I LENG7H 12-3a 77JY 50' Wlre Lead 12-1U0 7712 100' Wlre Lead 1459 7412 b0' YYire Lead 14-1�0 741210P' Wlre Lead 16-50 4612 b0' VYire Lead 16-1� 48J12 70d' Wlre Lead MDUNTING DPTI�NS For Grapfc Dlagram, See Page {4y Ai]DER PROOl1CT SB Sphere Basa ZG Zero G WZ Zero G Weathered Brass FJ[ Exo6rackat HB Huhhle STEM ❑PTI�NS Add Llrec6'y 7o End 017�fodef Nama AOOER STEM 12 12" Stem 24 24" Stsm 36 35" Stem a8 48" Stem LIGHTIN Lancer� [Srrry F.xt►a Wfre 14t F3xture Lncatian] � Glare 1 Light Trespass Shroud: Angled flush to collar 1 Eliminates direct lens glare Lens Frasteci Polycarbonate 1 lmpact Resistant Anti-Moisture Migratian Crimps: Polyolehn Heat 5hrink tubing 1 encapsulates and seals oonne�tions pre�enting wicking and oorrosion Wire: Intelli Flex Wire 199.95°/o pure copper wire, insulation is made from 99.95°Io virgin material and is rated for direct buriai and sunlight resistant meaning optimum canductivity and no insulation cracking 6 � EX06RACKET MQl1NTING M�UNTING OPTiaNS ! RISER51 ACCESS�RIES � _� ,� I � HLJBBLE MQLINTING No�rEs � 2ER�G 1 �ER�GWB MOlJN71NG . ^ 7 SPHfREBASE M�UNTIN� � " i „� i m � � � s'" ��. ' °� ' � .'t' � ,� � s ,�,�s'�,'� n � ��y � � �i`= �'�� ,�; � '�._ ,�,.3 .' � ,. ;.,.:, F LANDSCAPE PLAN DETAIL: . � ��, �,. , ;� � � _, ; ;; �., ��, .. ,.. �,.,.,._�,�. Landscaping General Notes/Specifications 1. The plant list is provided for the convenience of the contractor. The contractor shall verify aIl plant counts, zf a discrepancy exists, the plan shall govern. 2. The contractor shall be aware of all underground utilities, pipes, and structures. He/she will be held responsible for contacting all utility companies for field location of all utility lines prior to any excavation. 3. The landscape contractor shall receive site graded to within +/- 2" of finish grade. 4. Confirmation that the topsoil shall be spread to a minimum depth of 4". 5. Mulch will be butter rock crusher fines that provide a decorative, low maintenance look and shall be installed at a 2"-3" depth in all planting beds. 6. Final location and staking of all plant material shall be at the direction of the landscape architect. 7. All planting beds shall be separated from the sod and native areas by '/4"x4" galvanized steel edging. Tack edging in place with 12" edging pins. 8. All deciduous and evergreen trees are to be staked with 5' steel `t' posts and guyed with #12 galvanized wire and 1-1/2" wide, nylon tree straps. 9. All disturbed areas within the entire building envelope that are not turf or planting beds will be seeded with native grass. 10. All seeded areas with a slope of 2:1 or greater shall be controlled with erosion control netting. 11. After seeding, rake or drag surface of soil lightly to xeincorporate seed into top 1 /8" of soil. 12. Landscape contractor shall submit the company's written document regarding its policy in plant guarantee and replacement to the owner. Each guarantee shall conform to the rninimum standard of replacing all rnaterial, including labor, due to the sickness or death of a plant for the period of one year following final acceptance. 13. Irrigation system — is to be a design/build system by the landscape contractor. The system would be sub-surface drip irrigation operated by a battery operated valve tied into the existing mainline. If no system is installed, Vail Resorts will hand water all plant material to help the plants get established and survive. PROPOSED LANDSCAPING PLANTS Botanical Name Perovskia atriplicifolia Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Grass, Miscanthus sinensis ' Graziella' Perennial Mix 1: 2,850 sq ft Achillea 'Moonshine' Aster alpinus 'Goliath' Centranthus rubber 'Albus' Gaillardia x grandiflora ' Goblin' Grass, Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' Iris siberica 'Caesar's Brother' Kniphofia caulescens Penstemon pinifolius Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Veronica ' Sunny Border Blue' Perennial Mix 2: 2325 sq ft Achillea serbica Aquilegia chrysantha Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode' Coreopsis lanceolata Delosperma floribundum Starburst Delosperma Table Mountain Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgundy' Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' Grass, Helictotrichon sempervirens Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' Linum perenne Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dust' Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum' Perennial Mix 3: 80Q sa ft Alyssum montanum 'Mountain Gold' Dianthus deltoids 'Zing Rose' Grass, Bouteloua gracilis Nepeta x Little Trudy Sedum ' Blue Spruce' Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus' Veronica liwanensis Common Name Russian Sage Blue Chip Juniper Graziella Maiden Grass Moonshine Yarrow Alpine Aster White Valerian Dwarf Blanket Flower Elijah Blue Fescue Crrass Dwarf Yellow Daylily Blue Siberian Iris Blue Leaf Torch Lily Pineleaf Penstemon Autumn Joy Stonecrop Sunny Border Bl. Speedwell Serbian Yarrow Yellow Columbine Prairie Lode Sundrops Lance-leaf Coreopsis Starburst Iceplant Table Mountain Iceplant Burgundy Blanket Flower Johnson's Blue Cranesbill Blue Avena Grass Deep Blue Lavender Blue Flax Rose-Purple Penstemon Black-Eyed Susan Mountain Basket of C�old Zing Rose Maiden Pinks Blue Grama Grass Little Trudy Catmint Blue Creeping Stonecrop Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Woolly Thyme Turkish Speedwell Size 5 gallon 5 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon Botanical Name Common Name Size Perennial Mix 4: 1460 s� ft Achillea ' Summer Pastels' Aquilegia alpina Centranthus ruber Hemerocallis 'Little Business' Iris siberica 'Snow Queen' Penstemon eatonii Penstemon strictus Waldsteinia ternate Mixed Pastels Yarrow Alpine Columbine Red Valerian Raspberry Daylily White Siberian Iris Firecracker Penstemon Rocky Mountain Penstemon Barren Strawberry 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 4� � .w� ...F w. . �. � �1��r� � i. ` a��_ �� '!' �' ' - .,��i .. 1 � � f L� � '� � ' 5 � �r. � 4" .� -:� � � � •w �� 1." s � � �A .� �� ° .�� , . �'� ,..� ' �;�r ��,� � ,�► .i r .T;�r�,� � � �-�•. , ,� • ,�� -• I; �. - ?�' i i�� ,t�-�'� ��i� � � ��t�. 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' � � �_ „_ ,� � � ; - ,b��' � � ' e \� � , , _ ;9 D / `a _ �, � � �/,� _ _ Q �_ ��. � ., ,, �.. � �� -. ; `� • � �`.° �� /� . 4d� - - �.�,: � � i i , I'i MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: April 12, 2010 SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on prescribed regulation amendments to Title 11, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 11-3-3, Prescribed Regulation Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional movie theater, bowling alley, and public parking on private property signage, and to define the term first floor for the purposes of calculating allowable sign area, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100010) Applicant: Pete Knobel, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Bill Gibson SUMMARY A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments to Title 11, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional movie theater and bowling alley signage, to create regulations allowing signage for public parking on private property, and to clarify the allowable signage for businesses not located on the first floor of a building. Based upon Staff's review of the criteria outlined in Section V of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, with modifications, subject to the findings noted in Section VI of this memorandum. Photographs of existing parking signs (Attachment A) and the applicant's request has been attached for reference (Attachment B). II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST Solaris is located within Special Development District No. 39 and includes a movie theater, bowling alley, public parking, and a second story outdoor pedestrian promenade, among other residential and commercial uses. While the Solaris development project is the catalyst for this application, the proposed Sign Regulation amendments will affect all properties and other future development projects. The applicant is proposing to amend the Town's Sign Regulations to address the following: • Additional bowling alley business identification signage • Additional movie theater signs business identification signage • Establishing public parking on private property sign regulations • Clarifying the sign area regulations for businesses not on the first floor The applicant contends that movie theaters and bowling alleys have unique land use characteristics and should have unique consideration for signage. The applicant is requesting Sign Regulations amendments to allow, at the discretion of the Design Review Board, movie theaters and bowling alleys located in Sign District 1(all areas except West Vail and Cascade Crossing) to install business identification signs up to 15 sq. ft. in area. The current Sign Regulations allow business identification signs up to 6 sq. ft. in area for all business types. Currently the Town's Sign Regulations do not specifically address signage for public parking on private property. The existing signs for the Vail Village parking structure, the Lionshead parking structures, Ford Park, and other Town of Vail owned properties have historically been interpreted as "government signs, including directional signs to control traffic or for other regulatory purposes" that are exempt from the Sign Regulations pursuant to Section 11-9-1, Exempt Signs, Vail Town Code. The Town has also interpreted the signs for the public loading bays at the Front Door in Vail Village, the public loading bays at the Arrabelle in Lionshead, and public parking at Golden Peak under this same exemption, even though these properties are privately owned. As required by its special development district, Solaris will offer short term parking available to the general public. Rather than deferring to the government sign exemption, the applicant is proposing specific sign regulations to address public parking and loading on private property. The Solaris development project includes a public plaza and skating rink adjacent to East Meadow Drive. The first floor of the Solaris building adjacent to the public plaza will be occupied by a variety of commercial uses including retail, restaurant, movie theater, bowling alley, etc. The Solaris development will also entail a second story of commercial tenant spaces, located above the first floor commercial spaces, over looking the public plaza. These second floor commercial spaces are accessed by the public along an outdoor second story pedestrian promenade that connects to East Meadow Drive and the public plaza at both the west and east ends of the building. These second story commercial spaces function as street level businesses with pedestrian scale storefronts and individual entrances along the outdoor promenade. Unlike the Town's Zoning Regulations, the Town's Sign Regulations do not define "first floor" and do not address circumstances where buildings may have more than one first floor due to changing grades, locations of street and pedestrian ways, etc. From a Zoning Regulation perspective, these second story commercial spaces on the pedestrian promenade could be considered "first floor or street level"; however, due to the lack of similar definitions the Sign Regulations do not make this same distinction. The current Sign Regulations limit the allowable business identification sign area for "businesses not on the first floor" to 4 sq. ft., rather than 6 sq. ft. for first floor businesses. The applicant contends the Solaris second story commercial spaces along the pedestrian promenade have the same function and characteristics as the Solaris first floor commercial spaces along the pedestrian plaza and should be allowed the same sign area. A copy of the applicant's request has been attached for reference (Attachment B). Since the initial submittal of this proposal, the applicant and Staff have collaborated to draft the following proposed Sign Regulation amendment text. The following text supersedes the proposed text outlined in the applicant's attached April 7, 2010, proposal. 2 The proposed regulation amendments are as follows (text to be deleted is in c4riLo4hrni ,nh, text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted) 11-6-3-A-1: Business Identification Signs in Sign District 1(in part) b. Area: The allowable area of each business identification sign shall be up to six (6) square feet. At the discretion of the Design Review Board, a business identification sign for a bowling alley or movie theater may be up to fifteen (15) square feet in area, subject to the applicant demonstrating that the sign area is harmonious with the scale and architectural character of the subject business and the building in which it is located. f. Businesses Not On The First Floor: Businesses not located on the first floor shall be allowed only one projecting sign with a maximum area of four (4) square feet; location shall be subject to design review. Businesses located above or below the first floor and determined by the administrator or the Design Review Board to function as a street level business are exempt from this provision. For example, a basement or second floor business located along, level to, and individually accessed from an outdoor pedestrian way with eye level storefront windows and doors may be exempt from this provision. 11-7-15: Public Parking and Loading Signs for Private Property: A. Description: A public parking and loading sign is permitted for private properties which provides a minimum of 25 parking spaces available to the general public and/or loading bays available to the general public. These parking spaces must be above and beyond the requirements of Chapter 12- 10, Vail Town Code, and shall be available to the general public on a short term basis. 1. Number: Two signs per public vehicular entrance, unless the Design Review Board determines fewer or additional signs are necessary to promote the safe and expedient flow of traffic. 2. Area: The allowable area of any single public parking and loading sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet, unless the Design Review Board determines a smaller or larger area is necessary to promote the safe and expedient flow of traffic. 3. Height: Projecting and awning signs shall have a minimum clearance of eight (8') feet above pedestrian ways and a minimum clearance of fifteen feet (15') above vehicular ways. No part of any public parking or loading signs shall extend move that twenty five feet (25') above existing grade. 4. Location: Subject to design review. Signs may be permitted in the Town's street right-of-way, subject to Section 5-3-I, Placement on Public Property, of this Chapter. 5. Type: Awning, freestanding, projecting or wall mounted. 6. Lighting: Subject to design review. 7. Landscaping: Subject to design review. 8. Special Provisions: a. Public parking and loading signs shall include language and symbols identifying parking and loading bays available to the general public. b. Signs may identify the owner or the project name and logo, up to fifty (50) percent of the total sign area. c. Changeable copy may be allowed to identify the status or availability of parking spaces and/or loading bays. III. BACKGROUND This applicant, Pete Knobel, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, has submitted the proposed sign code amendments based upon the built conditions at the Solaris development project at 141 East Meadow Drive. Solaris is located within a special development district and includes the unique land uses of a movie theater, bowling alley, and public parking. While the Solaris development project is the catalyst for this application, the proposed Sign Regulation amendments will affect all properties and other future development projects. Prior to 2003, the Town's Sign Regulations determined the allowable sign area for businesses in Vail Village and Lionshead based upon the length of the business frontage. The larger the business frontage, the more sign area allowed. In 2003, in an effort to streamline the development review process, to create equity between businesses, and to create design consistency, the Town's Sign Regulations were amended to allow up to 6 sq. ft. of sign area for every business in Vail Village and Lionshead regardless of type or size of the business. Specific types of businesses, for example restaurants, were granted additional advertising opportunities by the 2003 code amendments. In addition to the standard business identification signs, restaurants are allowed to install menu display boxes and daily special boards. IV. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Staff believes the following documents are relevant to the review of this proposal: TITLE 11: SIGN REGULATIONS (in part) 11-1-2: PURPOSE: A. Genera/ Purpose: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the town of Vail and to promote the coordinated and harmonious design and placement of signs in the town in a manner that 4 will conserve and enhance its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. B. Specific Purpose: These regulations are intended to achieve the following specific purposes: 1. To describe and enab/e the fair and consistent enforcement of signs in the town of Vail. 2. To encourage the establishment of well designed, creative signs that enhance the unique character of Vail's village atmosphere. 3. To preserve a successful and high quality business environment that is aided by signs that identify, direct, and inform. 4. To aid in providing for the growth of an orderly, safe, beautiful, and viab/e community. V. REVIEW CRITERIA 1. The extent to which the text amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the sign regulations; and Bowlinq allev and movie theater siqns The Town's Sign Regulations currently allow unique signage opportunities for unique land uses. For example, in addition to the standard 6 sq. ft. business identification signs, restaurants are allowed to erect a"menu box sign" and a "specials board signs". Similarly, real estate offices and movie theaters are allowed to erect "display box signs". Movie theaters and movie/media rental businesses are also allowed to erect "entertainment signs". The Town's Sign Regulations do not currently grant display box or entertainment sign opportunities for bowling alleys. Staff believes bowling alleys and movie theaters have unique land use characteristics and should have unique consideration for signage. As noted above, movie theaters are currently allowed a display box and entertainment signs to show movie listings and movie posters. The applicant is proposing that the business identification signs for bowling alleys and movies theaters should be allowed to be larger than the business identification signs for other business types in Sign District 1. Staff recognizes that bowling alleys and movie theaters are typically larger commercial tenants with more business frontage than other commercial uses in the same building. Additionally, bowling alleys and movies theaters are public assembly type uses intended to draw large numbers of people and often serve as an anchor tenants within a commercial or mixed use building. The desired side effect of an anchor tenant is to increase the potential customer traffic to the smaller commercial uses. From a community-wide guest service perspective, Staff sees value in distinguishing land uses like bowling alleys and movie theaters, and creating ways to aid guests in finding such uses. Staff believes any amendment to increase the business identification signs area standards must be constrained by the Sign Regulation design guidelines. Staff does not believe an increase the business identification signs area standards should create a scenario in which a sign is disproportional to the scale of the business or building upon which they are erected. The applicant has agreed to revise the proposed amendment to allow larger signs for bowling alleys and movie theaters at the discretion of the Design Review Board. Therefore, Staff believes the applicant's proposal to allow bowling alleys and movies theaters up to 15 sq. ft. of business sign area, at the discretion of the Design Review Board is consistent with the following purposes of the Town's Sign Regulations: "2. To encourage the establishment of well designed, creative signs that enhance the unique character of Vail's village atmosphere. 3. To preserve a successful and high quality business environment that is aided by signs that identify, direct, and inform. 4. To aid in providing for the growth of an orderly, safe, beautiful, and viab/e community. " In 2003, in an effort to streamline the development review process, to create equity between businesses, and to create design consistency, the Town's Sign Regulations were amended to allow up to 6 sq.ft. of sign area for every businesses in Vail Village and Lionshead regardless of type or frontage of the business. Prior to these amendments, the allowable business identification sign area was proportional to the size of the business frontage. So, larger anchor type businesses were allowed larger signs than smaller non-anchor businesses. This proportional sign calculation method is currently applied to businesses in West Vail and Cascade Crossing. As noted above, Staff believes bowling alleys and movie theaters have unique land use characteristics and should have unique consideration for signage. However, movie theaters have unique signage considerations and are currently allowed a display box and entertainment signs to show movie listings and movie posters. Staff is concerned that allowing the business identification signs for bowling alleys and movie theaters to be 2.5 times larger than other business uses in Sign District 1 is not consistent with the following purpose of the sign code: "1. To describe and enab/e the fair and consistent enforcement of signs in the town of Vail. " Therefore, Staff does not recommend Section 11-6-3-A-1-b, Area, Vail Town Code, be amended as part of this approval. 6 Public parkinq on private property Currently the Town's Sign Regulations do not specifically address signage for public parking on private property. The existing signs for the Vail Village parking structure, the Lionshead parking structures, Ford Park, and other Town of Vail owned properties have historically been interpreted as "government signs, including directional signs to control traffic or for other regulatory purposes" that are exempt from the Sign Regulations. Rather than deferring to the government sign exemption, the applicant is proposing specific sign regulations to address public parking and loading on private property. Staff believes specifically addressing signage for public parking on private property, as proposed by the applicant, is consistent with the purposes of the Sign Regulations as outlined in Section IV above. Staff supports the proposed text amendments to this section of the Town Code, but recommends only one sign, rather than two signs, are allowed for each public vehicular entrance. Staff supports the proposal to allow the Design Review Board the authority to allow more than one sign should the Board determine the additional sign(s) are necessary for the safe and expedient flow of traffic. Businesses not located on the first floor The Town's Sign Regulations allow for smaller business identification signs for those businesses not located on the first floor. Unlike the Town's Zoning Regulations, the Town's Sign Regulations do not define "first floor" and do not address circumstances where buildings may have more than one first floor do to changing grades, locations of street and pedestrian ways, etc. Staff believes clarifying the intent of this regulation, as proposed by the applicant, is consistent with the purposes of the Sign Regulations as outlined in Section IV above and Staff supports the proposed text amendments to this section of the Town Code. 2. The extent to which the text amendment would better implement and better achieve the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives, and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town; and Bowlinq alley and movie theater siqns As described above, Staff believes bowling alleys and movie theaters have unique land use characteristics and should have unique consideration for signage. Staff sees value in distinguishing land uses like bowling alleys and movie theaters, and creating ways to aid guests in finding such uses. Staff believes allowing signage unique to bowling alley and movie theaters uses such as display boxes and entertainment signs are consistent with the Town's development objectives. However, in 2003, in an effort to streamline the development review process, to create equity between businesses, and to create design consistency, the Town's Sign Regulations were amended to allow up to 6 sq. ft. of sign area for every business in Vail Village and Lionshead regardless of type or size of the business. 7 Therefore, Staff does not believe the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. Public parkinq on private propertv At its February 16, 2010 work session on parking policies, the Vail Town Council identified public parking on private property as a development objective of the Town. Staff believes specifically addressing signage for public parking on private property, as proposed by the applicant, is consistent with the Town's development objective to facilitate and encourage public parking on private property. Businesses not located on the first floor The Town's Sign Regulations allow for smaller business identification signs for those businesses not located on the first floor. Unlike the Town's Zoning Regulations, the Town's Sign Regulations do not define "first floor" and do not address circumstances where buildings may have more than one first floor due to changing grades, locations of street and pedestrian ways, etc. Staff believes clarifying the intent of this regulations, as proposed by the applicant, is consistent with the development objectives of the Town. 3. The extent to which the text amendment demonstrates how conditions have substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how the existing regulation is no longer appropriate or is inapplicable; and Bowlinq allev and movie theater siqns Prior to 2003, the Town's Sign Regulations determined the allowable sign area for businesses in Vail Village and Lionshead based upon the length of the business frontage. The larger the business frontage, the more sign area allowed. In 2003, in an effort to streamline the development review process, to create equity between businesses, and to create design consistency, the Town's Sign Regulations were amended to allow up to 6 sq. ft. of sign area for every business in Vail Village and Lionshead regardless of type or size of the business. Therefore, Staff does not believe the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. Public parkinq on private propertv The Town's Sign Regulations currently do not address public parking on private property. The Vail Town Council has identified public parking on private property as a development objective of the Town. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. Businesses not located on the first floor The Town's Sign Regulations do not define "first floor" and do not address circumstances where buildings may have more than one first floor do to changing grades, locations of street and pedestrian ways, etc. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. 4. The extent to which the text amendment provides a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land use regulations consistent with municipal development objectives, and Bowlinq alley and movie theater siqns Prior to 2003, the Town's Sign Regulations determined the allowable sign area for businesses in Vail Village and Lionshead based upon the length of the business frontage. The larger the business frontage, the more sign area allowed. In 2003, in an effort to streamline the development review process, to create equity between businesses, and to create design consistency, the Town's Sign Regulations were amended to allow up to 6 sq. ft. of sign area for every business in Vail Village and Lionshead regardless of type or size of the business. Therefore, Staff does not believe the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. Public parkinq on private propertv The Town's Sign Regulations currently do not address public parking on private property. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. Businesses not located on the first floor The Town's Sign Regulations do not define "first floor" and do not address circumstances where buildings may have more than one first floor do to changing grades, locations of street and pedestrian ways, etc. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed regulation amendments are consistent with this criterion. 5. Such other factors and criteria the Commission and/or Council deem applicable to the proposed text amendment. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, with modifications, Vail Town Council on prescribed regulation amendments to Title 11, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 11-3-3, Prescribed Regulation Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional movie theater, bowling alley, and public parking on private property signage, and to define the term first floor for the purposes of calculating allowable sign area, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval, with modifications, of this request; Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: 9 ""Based upon a review of Section V of the Staff's April 12, 2010, memorandum to the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission and the evidence and testimony presented, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission finds: The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission forwards a recommendation of approva/ to the Vail Town Council on prescribed regulation amendments to Tit/e 11, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 11-3-3, Prescribed Regulation Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional movie theater, bowling alley, and public parking on private property signage, and to define the term first f/oor for the purposes of calculating allowab/e sign area, and setting forth details in regard thereto. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the proposed text amendment, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission recommends the following modifications: "1. That Section 11-6-3-A-1-b, Area, Vail Town Code, shall not be amended to allow for an increase in business identification sign area for bowling alleys and movie theaters. 2. That proposed Section 11-7-15-A-1 shall be modified to allow one, not two, signs per public entrance, unless the Design Review Board determines additional signs are necessary to promote the safe and expedient f/ow of traffic. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the proposed text amendment, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section V of Staff's April 12, 2010, memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission finds: 1. That the amendment is consistent with the applicab/e e/ements of the adopted goa/s, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and is compatib/e with the deve/opment objectives of the town; and 2. That the amendment furthers the genera/ and specific purposes of the sign regulations; and 3. That the amendment promotes the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. " VII. ATTACHMENTS A. Photographs of Existing Parking Signs B. Applicant's Request dated April 7, 2010 10 Attachment A Solaris Garage Signs on Meadow Drive = 5.3 sq.ft. �•. q�� 3,r l�L' � - •-� -n � . ` � � �" � Rr � Y�..�a?,�.,yw..�— I � ��f � .�x• � 7�i`w� � I= . .� r. "' _ .. . � I �I` _ .� F � r - � ' • � ��` ' _ , , � . , . -� �,�� :�,�� F - �,: ,�"'F' ,,�' Y`i : � . �j �`it• . . y . . . � .'4��. 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R �� - • � - � .'.'�, �., ��. �nY' '},��,�� y'.�"`4�—' i ��` r '- ��`' _ - �.}�� ,�X �r.� _ - , ; �� . �� ''--�ri��- �Yw.--4� ,� . r �f-- - ' _— , i � I Mauriello Planning Group � � � � - �: � �'� �++� .l.��J � 1 "'^r�+`_. . -=�' �,- .,,"�„�,.�.. -- � �_ � � , _ . .r � , A`. . . - � ,.. _ . _ _ �Y' . . �:.,.� � ��- _ �;, y_ ,��-. t .' -� - -;jt � �.- r _ ,,�,� _ � —,� _ -,.� � Submittal to the Town of Vail for a Sign Regulations Text Amendment March 15, 2010 Revised March 23, 2010 �; I. Introduction to the Sign Code Amendment In 2003, the Town of Vail undertook a major re-write of Chapter 11: Sign Regulations. This re-write was highly successful and generally greatly simplified the regulations pertaining to signage. However, as is typical with any new or modified regulations, there is a need to revisit some issues that were either not considered at the time of adoption, or conditions have changed which would make additional tweaking necessary. As opening day of Solaris approaches and tenant spaces are leased, issues with the sign code have surfaced. Based on input from the Town Staff, the Solaris project, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, is submitting a text amendment to the Chapter 11: Sign Regulations, to meet the unique needs of Solaris. These amendments can be characterized by three subjects: (A.) promenade-level retailing needs; (B.) unique needs of a movie theater; and (C.) significant amounts of public parking on private property. A. Promenade Level Retail Section 11-6-3: Business Signs outlines the allowable size for business signs as follows: A. Business Identification Signs: 1. Business identification signs in sign district 1(SD 1): a. Number: Each business shall be allowed one business identification sign per public entrance. b. Area: The allowable area of each business identification sign shall be up to six (6J square feet. c. Height: Projecting and awning signs shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') above pedestrianways and a minimum clearance of fifteen feet (15'J above vehicularways. No part of any business identification sign shall extend more than twenty five feet (25'J above existing grade. d. Location: eusiness identification signs shall be located on the business frontage. e. Type Of Sign: Business identification signs shall not be freestanding. f. eusinesses Not On The First Floor: eusinesses not located on the first floor shall be allowed only one projecting sign with a maximum area of four (4J square feet; location shall be subject to design review. Based on the above sections, the signs on the promenade level of Solaris are only allowed four (4) square feet. When this code section was written, the intent was likely to limit the size of signs for businesses that lack frontage on pedestrian way. However, in the case of Solaris, there is a pedestrian promenade along the commercial spaces located at the second story. In addition, contrary to the way this regulation was written, the spaces that are not located on the first floor are more visually challenged, and therefore should have larger signage allowances. Secfion 11-6-3 is proposed to be amended as follows (text to be added is shown in bold italic): f. Businesses Not On The First Floor: eusinesses not located on the first floor shall be allowed only one projecting sign with a maximum area of four (4J square feet; lacation shall be subject to design review. eusinesses located above the first floor and located on a pedestrian promenade shall have an allowable area of each business identification sign up to six (6J square feet. This amendment allows for the signs that are located above the first floor, but on a pedestrian promenade to be up to 6 sq. ft., consistent with the allowable signage elsewhere. B. Movie Theater & Bowling Alley Section 11-7-8: EntertainmentSigns, states the following with regard to signage for movie theaters: 11-7-8: ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS: Solaris Sign Regulations Amendment 2 Theaters and movie/media rental business will be allawed three (3J poster images in the front window at any one time. In addition to Section 11-6-3, which would limit the movie theater to 6 sq. ft., Section 11-7-8 includes additional qualifications for a movie theater, limiting the number of movie posters to a total of three, but does not provide any additional allowance for sign size. Six square feet is an inapproriately sized sign for any sort of movie theater sign that is common in the industry. Section 11-7-8 is proposed to be amended as follows (text to be added is shown in bold italic): 11-7-8: ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS: Theaters and movie/media rental business will be allowed three (3J poster images in the front window at any one time. The allowa6le area of a business sign for a theater shall 6e fifteen (15J square feet and the design shall be subject to design review. This amendment allows for movie theaters to be up to 15 sq. ft., which is more appropriate for a specialized use such as a theater. Similarly, a bowling alley is a unique use, which also needs special consideration. As a result, the following section is proposed to be added (text to be added is shown in bold italic): 11-7-15: BOWLINGALLEYSIGNS: The allowa6le area of a business sign for a bowling alley shall be fifteen (15) square feet. C. Public Parking on Private Property Unlike many other projects in Vail Village, Solaris will be providing a significant amount of parking available to the public. As a result, there are special circumstances related to this project that necessitate vehicular-oriented signage, identifying that public parking is available. Currently, the Sign Regulations is silent to this sort of signage, instead only allowing for limited signage for "TrafFic Control Signs" which are defined as: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN (For Private PropertyJ: A sign permitted by the Town of Vail to identify private parking areas and to direct the flow of traffic on private property. Chapter 11-7: Other Signs, is proposed to be amended to add the following section (text to be added is shown in 6old italic): 11-7-15: Public Parking Signs for Private Property: A. Description: A public parking sign is permitted for private property which provides a minimum of 25 parking spaces available fo the public. These 25 spaces must be above and beyond the reguiremenis of Chapter 12-10 and shall be available to the general pu6lic. 1. Size: Far private property owners providing a minumum of 25 pu6lic parking spaces and up to 200 public parking spaces, a public parking sign shall not exceed ten (10J square feet. For private property owners provding more than 200 pu6lic parking spaces, a public parking sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet, unless the Town of Vail determines thai larger signage is appropriate, subject to design review. 2. Height, Number, Design, Lighting, and Landscaping: Subject to Design Review. 3. Lacation: Su6ject to Design Review, but may 6e permitted in the Tawn's Right-of-Way, subject to approval by the Town Engineer. 4. Special Provisions: a. May be either freestanding or wall-mounted. Solaris Sign Regulations Amendment 3 6. May identify the owner vr the prvject name and loga, up to fifty (50J percent vf the total sign area. Allowing for additional signage for property owners who provide significant amounts of public parking is an important benefit to the Town. These signs need to be visible to direct people in vehicles, and therefore need to be larger than the typical 6 ft. pedestrian sign. II. Review Criteria for a Text Amendment The Town of Vail Zoning Regulations provide the criteria for review of a text amendment to the sign code. For the purposes of this application, each criterion will be addressed below: 1. The extent to which the text amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the zoning regulations; and Our Analysis: The Town of Vail Zoning Regulations, in Section 12-1-2: Purpose, describes the general purpose of the regulations as follows: 12-1-2: PURPOSE: A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of high quality. Secfion 12-1-2 also provides the specific purposes of the regulations as follows: 1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities. 2. To secure safety from fire, panic, fload, avalanche, accumulation af snaw, and other dangerous conditions. 3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation and to lessen congestion in the streets. 4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off street parking and loading facilities. 5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic values. 6. To encourage a harmoniaus, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, consistent with municipa/ development objectives. 7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land with structures. 8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the town. 9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirable natural features. 10. To assure adequate apen space, recreatian apportunities, and ather amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters. 11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viable community. The text amendment to the Sign Regulations furthers the purposes of the zoning regulations by furthering the qualities important to the community, such as protecting economic values, enhancing the appearance of Vail, and providing for the growth of an orderly and viable community. Specifically, this text amendment will enhance the Town's established character of a resort and residential community of high quality. Solaris Sign Regulations Amendment 4 In addition to the purpose statements of the Zoning Regulations, Title 11-1-2, Sign Regulations, also provides the purpose statements of the Sign Regulations. 11-1-2: PURPOSE: A. General Purpose: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town of Vail and ta promote the coordinated and harmonious design and placement of signs in the town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. B. Specific Purpose: These regulations are intended to achieve the following specific purposes: 1. To describe and enable the fair and cansistent enforcement of signs in the town of Vail. 2. To encourage the establishment of well designed, creative signs that enhance the unique character of Vail's village atmosphere. 3. To preserve a successful and high quality business environment that is aided by signs that identify, direct, and inform. 4. To aid in providing for the growth of an orderly, safe, beautiful, and viable community. The proposed text amendment also furthers the purpose statements of the Vail Sign Regulations. Each of the purpose statements is clearly enhanced by the proposed amendment. 2. The extent to which the text amendment would better implement and better achieve the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives, and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the town; and Our Analysis: There are no adopted goals, objectives, or policies that directly relate to signage. However, the following goals from the Vail Village Master Plan are applicable: GOAL #1 ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY, REDEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL SCALE OF THE VILLAGE IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN ITS SENSE OF COMMUNITYAND IDENTITY. Objective 1.2: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities. Objecfive 1.3: Enhance new development and redevelopment through public improvements done by private developers working in cooperation with the town. Policy 1.3.1: Public improvements shall be developed with the participation of the private sector working with the Town. Objective 1.4: Recognize the "historic" importance of the architecture, structures, landmarks, plazas and features in preserving the character of Uail Village. Policy 1.4.2: The Town may grant flexibility in the interpretation and implementation of its regulations and design guidelines to help protect and maintain the existing character of Vail Village. GOAL #2 TO FOSTER A STRONG TOURIST INDUSTRYAND PROMOTE YEAR-ARDUND ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VIABILITY FOR THE VILLAGE AND FOR THE COMMUNITYAS A WHOLE. Solaris Sign Regulations Amendment 5 Objective 2.1: Recognize the variety of land uses faund in the 11 sub-areas throughout the Village and allow for development that is compatible with these established land use patterns. Objective 2.2: Recognize the importance of Vail Village as a mixed use center of activities for our guests, visitors and residents. Objective 2.4: Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with existing land uses. Policy 2.4.1: 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. Policy 2.4.2: Activity that provides night life and evening entertainment for both the guest and the community shall be encouraged. Objecfive 2.5: Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation and maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our guests. Policy 2.5.1: Recreation amenities, common areas, meeting facilities and other amenities shall be preserved and enhanced as a part of any redevelopment of lodging properties. Objective 2.7: Encourage the development of multi-use special events venues and infrastructure (ie, publicly accessible restrooms, power and utilities, etc.J within Vail Village in cooperation with the private sector. Policy 2.7.1: The development of new special event venues and improvements to existing venues shall be strongly encouraged to reinforce the important role that special events play in the promating a year-round ecanomy in Vail Village . As the above goals, objectives, and policies indicate, the Town recognizes the importance of successful commercial uses in Vail Village and has structured its policies and regulations to reflect this. 3. The extent to which the text amendment demonstrates how conditions have substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how the existing regulation is no longer appropriate or is inapplicable; and Our Analysis: The existing regulation which limits the size of signs on all levels other than the first level is clearly in error. Businesses and signs on the first level of a structure are dearly the most visible to pedestrians. Four square feet is inadequate to serve the needs of the retailers on the promenade level, and this should be increased to six (6) sqaure feet. It also provides consistency and fairness for commercial uses. The code is also in error because it did not anticipate the existence of a second floor promenade type retail experience in Vail. In addition, due to the unique nature of movie theaters and bowling alleys, a larger business identification sign for these uses is necessary. Because a movie theater needs to be identifiable to a large mass of people, a larger sign is appropriate. Finally, it is uncommon for a private property owner to provide significant amounts of public parking, and as a result, the regulations clearly do not apply to this sort of use. The proposed regulations is intended to serve a public purpose by directing vehicles into publicly available parking spaces. 4. The extent to which the text amendment provides a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land use regulations consistent with municipal development objectives; and Solaris Sign Regulations Amendment Our Analysis: This amendment is limited to upper level businesses that are also on a pedestrian promenade. This was done specifically to limit the amendment to businesses that rely on walk-by pedestrian traffic for success. For example, an office that was located on a second story would not be allowed a larger sign unless on a pedestrian promenade, because they do not rely on pedestrian visibility, and are instead more of a destination. The theater, bowling alley, and public parking are important benefits to the Town, and the proposed amendments are key to providing locational information to the public. As a result, the proposed amendment is consistent with municipal development objectives, and provides for a harmonious, convenient, and workable relationship among the Sign Regulations. 5. Such other factors and criteria the planning and environmental commission and/or council deem applicable to the proposed text amendment. Our Analysis: Not applicable. Solaris Sign Regulations Amendment 7 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: April 12, 2010 SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the recommendations for transportation improvements in Lionshead (generally located at the Lionshead Parking Structure and the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop) and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100009) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Braun Associates Planner: Warren Campbell I. SUMMARY The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Braun Associates is requesting a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, for amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan that incorporate site specific recommendations for transit improvements at the Lionshead parking structure and the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop. Staff recommends that the Commission forwards a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the proposed amendments based on criteria and findings stated in Section VI of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Braun Associates is proposing to incorporate site specific recommendations for transit improvements at the Lionshead parking structure and the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan through the deletion and addition of text and figures. The catalyst for the proposed amendments is the result of several decisions which were made with regard to the development of the North Day Lot solely with skier drop-off and employee housing. In 2008 and 2009 the Town participated in an exercise exploring the ability and costs of locating a fully functioning transit center on the North Day Lot in conjunction with Vail Resorts employee housing project. After an extensive process it was determined that the Town's finances were better focused on other opportunities with regard to transit improvements in Lionshead. The proposed text revisions include amendments to Chapters 4 and 5 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and are provided in Attachment A. 1 Attachment A utilized a track changes function to identify the language which is proposed to be deleted in the right hand column of the page and the proposed text is shown in color. The difference in color is identifying for staff and our representative the changes made after multiple proof reading exercises. All colored text is the proposed language. Furthermore multiple figures were amended to illustrate the proposed changes that are included in the text. Again you will see a portion of the deleted figure in the right hand column and the proposed revised figure in its place. The applicant's representative will be providing a power point presentation which will go through the proposed language and figure amendments. III. BACKGROUND Throughout 2009 and the early months of 2010 the Town of Vail Public Works Department has been working with a consultant team to identify the function and cost of various transit options in the vicinity of the Lionshead Parking Structure and the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop. This team has been interacting with the public and Town Council in developing the options which the property owner, Town of Vail, wishes to pursue. The proposed text amendments are a result of this process. To affect the conceptual ideas generated through this process amendments are necessary tot eh Master Plan prior to the design of the actual solutions. IV. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS Plan Amendments Planninq and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the applicable master plan documents. Desiqn Review Board: The Design Review Board has no review authority on Plan amendments. Town Council: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial of a Plan amendment. The Town Council shall review the proposal based on the consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the applicable master plan documents. V. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan The relevant portions of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are provided in Attachment A. 2 VI. CRITERIA AND FINDINGS Staff believes the proposed Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments, are consistent with the Town's goals, policies and objectives for the reasons listed under each criteria below. 1. Conditions have changed: As discussed previously in this memorandum the catalyst for the proposed amendments is the result of not incorporating any transit functions on the North Day Lot with the exception of skier drop-off. The North Day Lot was identified as the recommended location for a full service transit center in Lionshead which would offer the same services found at the Vail Village Transit Center. For a variety of reasons a transit center was not pursued on the North Day Lot. The Town of Vail has recognized a need to make improvements to the transit system in an effort to better the customer experience in visiting Vail. Those improvements have been identified as occurring best at the Lionshead parking structure and the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop. Improvements being explored by the Town include skier drop-off on the western end of the parking structure on the lowest deck, Eco bus stops and a shelter along the north side of the parking structure, and improvemtns to the current bus stops on the eastern edge of Lionshead Village and Concert Hall Plaza. 2. The plan is in error: While the current Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is not in error the decisions made with regard tot eh employee housing development ont he North Day Lot has necessitated a need to reexamine the Lionshead Village area to determine the most feasible location for transit improvements within Lionshead as the need is still present. Staff believes the specific recommendations are vital to addressing the need for transit improvements in Lionshead. The proposal will succeed in offer a better experience to our customers. 3. The addition of the transit improvement amendments is in concert with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan: The proposed amendments are implementing a significant element contained within the initially adopted Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The decisions made with regard to the North Day Lot did not eliminate the functions proposed for the site. Staff believes the proposed amendments will provide clear and specific guidance for the addressing of transit needs in Lionshead. VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and Environmental Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council based on the criteria and findings in Section VI of this memorandum. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval of this amendment request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following motion: "The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission forwards a recommendation of approva/ of amendments to the Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an to incorporate recommendations for transportation improvements in Lionshead (generally located at the Lionshead Parking Structure and the Concert Hall P/aza bus stop) and setting forth details in regard thereto. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval of this amendment request, the Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission makes the following findings: "(1) That conditions have changed since the Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an was adopted,� and (2) That the incorporation of the proposed transit amendments into the Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an are in concert with the Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an. " VIII. ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed amendments to Chapters 4 and 5 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan 4 CHAPTER �: M.�STER PLAN RECOl�Il�IENDATIONS - O�'ERALL STi?DY AREA T�11S SeCtlOtl Ot t�le 1rilStet' �11t1 1C�C�t'eSSeS 1SSUeS t�11t 1tteCt L lOtlS�le1C� 1S 1\3'�101e. T�leSe 1SSUeS — 1t1C� t'eCOlrilrietlC�1t10t1S t0 1C�C�t'eSS t�lelri - S�lOU1C� he COt1S1C�et'eC� ltl 111 �1ltlllltl� 1t1C� �O11C� C�eC1S10t1S 1S Lionshead redevelops. �.1 Underl�-ing Ph�-sical Frame�i•ork of Lionshead The Lionshead resort area (that portion of the studv area north of Gore Creek) is a miled-use urban eti� irotiment �j ith tie� eral discernible land-use sub-areati, or "hubs" (see Map N). Although the hubs overlap some��hat, there is no consistent and comprehensive pedesirian cotuiectioti bet�j een them. The primar�• goal of the master plati is to create a � isuall�• interestitig and functionallti� efficient pedestrian environinent that connects the hubs to create a cohe�ive and memorable resort environinent. �.1.1 Lionshead Master Plan Concept T�j o primar�• pedestriati streets form the bacicbotie of Liotishead's ph�•sical plati: ati east-��est corridor connecting Dobson Ice Arena ��ith the ��est end of Lionshead and a north-south corridor connecting the proposed north dati� lot iransportation center ��ith the slci y�ard. The circulation tivstem and ne�� retail and lodging component� ��ill follo�� the underly�ing pattern set bti� these corridors (see Map T) and the enirti� portals associated �j ith them. �.L2 East Lionshead - Ci��ic Hub The civic hub of Lionshead is comprised of Dobson Ice Arena, the Vail public librarti�. the Lionshead public parlcing structure, and the proposed Vail Civic Center site on the east end of the parking structure. Although thi� area also contains several lodging properties and may� support office or retail development in the future, all planning and design decisions here should be respectful of and compatible �j ith these ci� ic components. �.1.3 Resort Retail and Commercial Hub This area, also kno�jn as the Lionshead pedestrian core, is the heart of Lionshead and the epicenter of pedestriati and retail acti� it�•. A miled-utie eti� irotunent, this area is comprised of retail tihops, skier ser� ices, offices, residential units, and restaurants, but it has no coherent identity�. More people access the mountain from here than from Vail � illage. �•et the area elperiences lo�j retail tiales and �j eak e� ening acti� it�•. Non-retail busine�ses in ��hat should be a high volume retail environment further erode its retail potential. The priority� for this area is to r�eri�Jor�ce ai�d ei�hai�ce the rdei�trty of a pr�en�rer� destri�atroi� r�esor�t. This requires higher quality� retail acti��itti�, an active pedestrian en� ironment, greater di� ersit�• of public spaces, and a focus on lodgings that reit�torce acti� it�•. All platuiing and design decisions should further this goal. A priorit�• need identi�ied bti� the master plan is a high qualitti� resort hotel in the Lionshead core to provide the dvnamic infusion of people that ��ill support a vibrant retail disirict A corollarti� need is a more identi�iable pedesirian portal into the Lionshead core from the 4-1 �j est: the absence of a�j ell-designed gate�j a�• from this side is a significant obstacle to the capture of the �j est Lionshead bed base b�• core area retailers. �.1.� Resort Lodging Hub This area of Lionshead is located jutit �j est of the Lionshead retail core and is comprised almost elclutii��elti� of high-dentiity� residential and lodging products. All future planning and design decisions in thiti area should ��orlc to reinforce the residential nature of the neighborhood and retain the sense of pri� acti� detiired bti� individual properties. Ne�� development in this area should aim for quieter pedesirian sireets, ��ell-defined pedestriati cotuiectiotis, more intentii� e landscapitig and higher qualit�• streetscape development. �.1.� West Lionshead - ResidentiaU Mixed-Use Hub West Liotishead iticludes the Vail Associates Ser� ice Yard. Hol�• Cross site. Vail Professiotial Builditig site. Cascade Crossitigs site. Gleti L�•on Office Builditig site. former gas statioti site and the Eagle Ri� er Water and Satiitatioti site. This area of Lionshead is generall�• under utilized and from an aesthetic standpoint is not in keeping ��ith ��hat the To��n ��ould like to see Lionshead become as it redevelops in the coming �•ears. The To�j n of Vail does place a high � alue on maintaining the office and retail areas in West Lionshead and ati�• rede� elopment should reasonabl�• increase the square footage of elisting office and ha� e"no net loss" of retail square footage in West Lionshead. With their recent acquisition of additional properties in thiti area. Vail Resorts has the opportunit�• to bring lift ser� ice to this part of Lionshead. Lift tier� ice brings �j ith it great potential for the re-development of this area and in doing so elpand all of Lionshead to the ��est ��ith improved pedestrian connections, ne�� retail and office acti� it�• and other impro� ements. While lift accetiti �j i11 certaitil�• etiergize this area during the ��inter months, attention should be given to creating a��ear-round attraction �j ithin this area of Liotishead (see detailed plan recominendatiotis iti Chapter �) The master plan recominends that this hub become a residential/ miled use area �j ith an emphasis on meeting the needs of both the local community� and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density� residential development, lodging, communit�• and � isitor based office and retail space, emplo�•ee housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a slci lift connection to Vail Mountain. The catalti�st for this miled use hub is ski lift access to Vail Mountain. Consideration should be gi� en to integrating emploti�ee housing into the redevelopment of West Lionshead in accordance ��ith the To��°n's emploti�ee housing policies and regulations. To the eltent possible development patterns in this area should reflect north-south orientation of buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedesirian oriented environment The degree of north-south building orientation may� be difficult given the relati�°elti� narro�� east- ��est orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of slci lift access in this location creates a catal�•st for an stnactured public parking facilit�•. All tier� ice and deli� erti� demands created bv development in this area shall be accommodated on-site. 4-2 The tiite ��ill continue to accommodate the elisting and potentiall�� elpanded functions of the Vail sanitation plant The mountain �ervice ti�ard could be reduced in size, as some functions can be mo� ed to less central locations. It ma�• also be possible to relocate the entire mountain tier� ice �•ard to a ne�j location in the West Lionshead area ��hich ��ould allo�� for greater flelibility� in the redevelopment of this site. Ho��ever as the area de� elops it is critical that ne�j uses be cotuiected to the primar�• pedestrian corridors and that theti� be served bti� the To��-n of Vail in-to��n trantiit sti�stem. �.2 Connection to Vail Village The lack of connection bet�jeen Lionshead and Vail Village �jas identified earl�• in the master planning process. Although both West Meado�� Drive and East Lionshead Circle connect the � illage to Lionshead, the pedestrian ti� stems along this corridor are poor and the streetscape has no consistent � isual character. The eastern entr�• to the Lionshead stud�• area is at Middle Creelc (at the Vail public librarti� and Dobson Ice Arena), but the irue enirance to the Lionshead retail core is at the ��estern end of the Lionshead parking structure. Pedestrian connections should be sentiiti� e to the residential uses on West Meado�j Dri� e and East Lionshead Circle. It is also important that they� be continuous from the intersection of Vail Road and East Meado�� Drive in Vail to the ��est end of the parlcing structure in Lionshead. The To��n of Vail Sireetscape Master Plan recommendations for West Meado�� Drive should be implemented in a �j•a�• that is consistent in design and character �jith the entire Vail Village/ Lionshead connection. �.3 Connections to the Natural En��ironment One of the outstanding characteristics of Vail Village is its spectacular � isual connection to Vail Mountain, particularly� the protected ��ie�� corridors up Bridge Sireet from the village parlcing siructure and to��ard the Gore Range from East Meado�� Drive. Over the y�ears the � illage has also strengthened its ph�•sical cotuiections to the natural eti� irotunent b�• impro� ing creelcside parlcs and trails and b�• integratitig landscape into the built en� irotiment at e� er�• opportunity�. Lionshead has no similarlti� sirong connection to the natural environment even though it is situated even closer to the base of the mountain. To remedy� this critical de�iciencti�. the follo��ing recommendations are made: �.3.1 Visual Connections As development and redevelopment occur in Lionshead, it ��ill be vital to protect visual connections to the slci mountain. These visual relationships strengthen the identity� of Lionshead as an alpine resort and pro�ide a �isual reference that helps Lionshead visitors to find their ��ay� through the core. Visual connections to the natural environment should be established utilizing the follo��ing techniques: �.3.1.1 Vie�i• Corridors Creating and establishing � ie�j corridors is an effecti� e�j•a�• to link the urban core of Lionshead visuallti� to the natural environinent of Gore Creelc and the mountain. The master plan is recommending the creation of several dedicated pirblrc� ��ie�� corridors. In addition, all pri��ate development and redevelopment should endeavor to create visual connections from and through their properties. 4-3 Vie�j corridors do not ha� e to be elpatisi� e to be effecti� e. Iti mati�• cases, a slender but �j ell targeted � ie�j corridor can be just as effecti� e as a broad ��ie��. Nor do ��isual connection� have to be continuous: thev can reoccur. providing intermittent vie��s from different angles. �.3.L2 North-South Orientation of Buildings The predominant east-�jest orientation of buildings in Lionshead acts as a ��isual and phti�sical barrier, interrupting the connection to the natural environment It should be a priority� in future development and rede� elopment to orient � ertical building masses along a north-south alis �j hene� er possible. Thiti �j i11 help to accomplish the follo�j ing objecti� es: a. Sia� Access During the ��inter months, the sun is lo�� in the southern tilcti�, providing the greatest solar elposure to the south faces of buildings and to streets and spaces open to the south. A north-south orientation of building masse� ��ill increase the amount of sun reaching the Lionshead pedesirian core and the buildings to the north. b. Vrews Jr�on� New Burldri�gs In double loaded buildings oriented on an east-��est alis, units on the south side of the building get great vie��s of the mountain, but units on the north side do not Orienting the building mass on a north-south line creates angled southern ��ie��s for both sides of the building, and units on both sides ��ill get direct sun sometime during the dati�. c. Vrews Jr�on� Exrstri�g Burldri�gs Public input throughout the master planning process indicated that elisting propertti� o��ners in Lionshead are concerned that ne�� development ��ill blocic their private ��ie��s to the mountain. Bti� orienting ne�� buildings on a north-south alis, the potential visual impact on elisting buildings is reduced. d Cr�eatroi� oJ�Str�eets A strong ��ie�� corridor in the Vail Village is Bridge Sireet The orientation of the street to��ard the mountain provides a constant sense of direction and dra��s people to the destination at the top of the sireet Lilce��ise, the proposed north-south orientation of buildings in Lionshead ��ill help to create streets oriented to the � ie�j s, something that is almost completel�• 11Cliltl� tOC�1� . 4.3.2 Physical Connections Ph�•sical connections to the natural en�ironment are essential to the elperiential qualit�• of a mountain resort There are tie� eral �j a�•s to achie� e a ph�•sical connection in addition to creating north-south oriented streets: �.3.2.1 Landscape and Greenbelt Corridors 4-4 Wherever possible the natural landscape of the Gore Creelc corridor should be allo��ed to peneirate into the more urbanized portions of Lionshead (see Map O). This ��ill open up access points to the Gore Creelc corridor, enhance the quality� of individual properties, and improve the image of Lionshead as an alpine resort. 4.3.2.2 Skier Bridge The skier bridge is the primar�• elisting connection bet�j een Lionshead and the south side of Gore Creelc. It is too narro�� and enclosed, and could be much more dramatic in design. The replacement of the skier bridge, as both a skier and a pedestrian cotuiection, should be a priorit�•. This is a major opportunit�• to replace a�j eak architectural element �j ith a significant landmarlc. 4.3.2.3 Access to the South Side of Gore Creek In addition to the slcier bridge, one additional footbridge connects the Lionshead core to the south side of Gore Creelc. An opportunity� elists to create a significant connection bet��een the tilci y�ard and the beautiful lo��land area south of Gore Creelc. Regarding this area, the follo��ing recominendations are made: a. Pr�eservatroi� of Natirr�al Char�acter� Anti� recreational use in this area must be subordinate to the pretiervation of the natural environment and its inherent character. b. Creatroi� of a Low-In�pact Tr�arl Systen� A consolidated trail sti�stem to prevent further degradation of this area bti� social trails is needed. Asphalt pa� ing or other, more urbanized pa� ing s� stems are en� ironmentall�• and � itivall�• inappropriate. Interpreti� e signage and educational opportunities should be considered as part of ati�• recreatiotial impro� ements. Trail ti� stems should ha� e pro� isiotis for seatitig 1t1C� \3'1Ste C�1S�OS11. c. Coi�i�ectroi� to the Rrpar�rai� Ei�vrr�oi�n�ei�t The eltension of lo��-impact trails to the ��°ater's edge is encouraged, creating safe, designated areas for adults and children to get their feet �j et and interact �j ith the creek. The safet�• of users must be a primar�• concern in design. �.� Public Vie�i• Corridors On Mati� 20, 1997, recognizing the importance of visual connections, the Vail To��n Council approved the use of the elisting To��-n of Vail vie�� corridor ordinance to designate the first protected public vie�� corridors in Lionshead. In order to qualifti� for protection under the To��-n's ordinance, a ��ie�� corridor must meet the follo��ing criteria: a. Is the � ie�j critical to the identit�•, ci� ic pride, and sense of place of Lionshead'? A��rce � ie�j is not sufficient. b. Is the � ie�j seen from a�j idel�• used, publicl� accessible � ie�j point'? Vie�j s from pr�n�ule propert�� cannot be recognized or protected by� this ordinance. a I� the vie�� threatened? Is there a pos�ibility� that development on nearbti- propertti� ��ould blocic the � ie�j'? �-5 It is critical to note that the follo��ing recommended public ��ie�� corridors ��ill create a development constraint that ��ill ��orlc wrth all other applicable development and regulatorti� guidelines and standards. The suggested location and outline of anti� �°ie�� corridor is not intended to create a"build-to" line for a ��ertical architectural edge that ��ould not be allo��ed under other applicable guidelines and standards. According to these criteria and follo��ing an intensive public input process, protection of the follo��ing public ��ie�� corridors is recominended (see Map O): �.�.1 Public Vie�i• Corridors Protected under the To�i•n of Vail Vie�i• Corridor Ordinance It is proposed that t��o legallti� protected �°ie�� corridors be established according to elisting To��n of Vail code: �.�.1.1 Vie�i• Corridor One Thiti ��ie�� corridor (see tigure 4-1) is seen trom the ��est end of the Lionshead parking stnacture, standing at street le� el at the main pedestrian elit and loolcing south��est to��ard the gondola lift line. Thi� vie�� fulfills the follo�j itig criteria: a. It fosterti ci� ic pride and is central to the identit�• of Lionshead b. It is taken from a commonl�• used, publicl�• accessible � ie�jpoint This area is the primarti� point of entrti� for pedesirian iraffic from the parlcing structure and is also the primar�• Lionshead transit stop. a It is potentiallti� threatened bti� redevelopment in the foreground of the ��ie��. � �' v7 � _, �`�.: , � �, � , .��,�:.� , ;;� �i:��,. ,,.,�R ..�� 'e4Y � �A� M ... Figure 4-1: Public Vie�� Corridor One �.�.L2 Vie�i• Corridor T�i•o 4-6 ��`� -- � i ;. � �� d., ,_'i. � .�E 5 "# +��r ' �.' '� � �� E¢.,.��: �.. - '�"'wir� �� This � ie�j corridor (see fi�are 4-2) is seen from the pedestrian plaza at the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge, loolcing south directlti� up the gondola lift litie. This � ie�j fulfills the follo�j itig criteria: a. It foster� civic pride and is ceniral to the identity� of Lionshead. b. It is taken from a commonl�• used, publicl�• accessible � ie�j point. The mountain vie�� trom this point is currentlti� ��erti� broad, crossing much of the Vail Associates core site. As part of the rede� elopment of the Vail Associates core site thiti ��ie�� corridor should become narro��er and more focused on the ne�� gondola terminaL Given the current lacic of a detining architectural edge, the dimensions of this corridor should roughlti� correspond to the suggested vie�� boundaries outlined in figure 4-2. ��,�� l ,�.,, � � —�� _ N�Fis• �+ r ....... - . Figure 4-2: Public Vie«� Corridor T��o . ' �.�.2 Public Vie�i• Corridors Where Rede��elopment of the Vie�i•point or the Foreground is Like1�- It is proposed that the follo��ing three ��ie��s be established as cr�rtrcal desrgi� par�an�eters, but i�ot as benchinarlced and tiur��eti�ed corridors. The eltent to ��hich an applicant for rede� elopment creates or maintains thetie � ie�j ti�j i11 be a consideration for approval or disappro��al bti� the revie��ing board. Prior to approval of a redevelopment application by� the To��n Council the ne�� vie�� corridor should be tiun�eti�ed and formallti� adopted in accordance ��ith elisting To��-n code. �.�.2.1 Vie�i• Corridor Three 4-7 This vie�� is trom the east end of the Lionshead parlcing siructure loolcing south across the Lodge at Lionshead buildings to��ard the slci mountain (see figure 4-3 ). This site has been identified for future de� elopment as a ci� ic facilit�•: �j hen that happens, this � ie�j ma�• become more important. �..+�±. �; . '� �' x•: d' . `�� •}� f� • �,�, , :; � �� c. � i .•:� � y �, : ; .. ' � �. ,�� .��j�.. ' G�t1��. Y3"+�li�i.�. � �i' � ; c' . ��' _- � x A�� rle ' .;, � . � �y � ' 1 ` � � .�� f •' �� i' '�_ ' '. �,� � ' y ^ , - � a �° � .±ss , � � ;-� :, � � Figure 4-3: Public Vie�� Corridor Tluee � �.il�.� : � ,# �� u �i:, �� :' � Nj 4 c �� ' �, _�� '?`; F ;.� r, ,,� �-}�! �, �� . ,�� .��e..; �'�`��' '�� ; � . '`� ��. - _-'�` r.--_ -- :� t� ,. � - - -.� I �� ` �'+':,`�i �; � •.-- •�1��'3-�� .�.2.2 Vie�i• Corridor Four This vie��, seen trom the southeast corner of the north dati� lot, loolcs south o� er the Vail Associates core site to�j ard the slci slopes (see fi�are 4-4). Iti designating this � ie��, the intent is to ensure that future development on the Vail Associates core site retains an upper-le� el � isual connection to the mountain and the gondola lift line. Protection of this ��ie�� corridor ensures that visitors ��ill be able to see the Gore Creelc corridor and the mountain �j hen the� arri� e at the ne�j transit center, much as one sees Pepi's Face from the bottom of Bridge Sireet. �.�.2.3 Vie�i• Corridor Fi��e The intent of thi� vie�� (see tigure 4-5) is to provide both a vrsual and physrcal pedestrian connection through the Vail Associates core site to the ski �•ard. As seen from the main Lionshead plaza, thiti � ie�j �j ill be framed bv the architecture of the retail environinent, not a panorama of the slci mountain. 4-R Figure 4-4: Public Vie«� Corridor Four Figure 4-5: Public Vie«� Corridor Fi��°e 4-9 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit ti� stem is critical to the character and eti� irotunental qualit�• of ati�• pedesirian-oriented resort. It i5 <�150 <�55umed th<�t <�5 �ro«�th <�nd rede��elo��ment continue5 in the Lionshe<�d area an el��ansion of eli5tin� transit facilitie5 «�ill be necess<u��. In 2009 the To«�n of Vail completed the Lionshead Transit Station project While this stud�� <�ddress a number of transit, transit related functions (slcier drop-off, loadin�, hotel shuttles. �hurter buses, etc. ), and other related master �lati �oals (iti� itin �ortals. �edestriati el�erietice. etc.), the focus of this effort �jas to define a solution for establishing a central transit station «�ithin the Lionshead area. A"modeP' for a ceniral station ��ould be the iransportation center in Vail Villa�e. B�• �j a�• of com�arison, transit o�erations in Lionshead are dis�ersed throu�hout the area and lacicin� the efficiencv's of the Vail Villa�e center. Trunsit station facilities necessar�• to accominodate in-to�jn shuttles, local buses and ECO bu5es «�ere assessed base on both near term and long term needs. It «�as determined that o��er the�iear tenn bet��een 9 and 11 buti b l��s «�ill be needed and that in thelon� term up_to_12 to 14 ,- �eieted: ��e1re�:e�� ro re��•eT�� bus ba�•s could be necessai-�• (Liotishead Trltisit Stud� . LSC 2009). \�� eieted: ��e1c �o�e.,�� Gi��en the elistin� "built condition" of Lionshead there are no pei�ect solutions for a transit 5t<�tion from either the stand oint of location or cost For these reasons 1 hased a roach for ,- �eietea: �r �,�a� ae��a� ro ��ie��e��r P �'---- -�'-'------� tf<1ll51t 5t<lt1011 llll�?IO��elllellt5 1S a 1�I'O�T'late. � _— Deleted: that will address Lionshead's near temi transit needs. ¶ �i011S 1C�et1t1t1eC� h� t�le 1rilStet' �11t1 t'e�1t'C�ltl� tt'1t1Slt 1t1C1UC�e: 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead West Liotishead cotisists of the Vail Associates �er� ice Yard. Hol�• Cross site. Vail Professiotial Builditig site. Cascade Crossitigs site. Gleti L�•on Office Builditig site. former gas station site and the Eagle Ri� er Water and Sanitation site. Because it is an area of potentiallti� significant gro��th, it is important that it be fullti� integrated into the To��-n of Vail iransit tivstem. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable �jalking distance to the tiki �•ard (1200 feet). With a miled use de� elopment in the area �j hich integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residential de� elopment, transit ser� ice to this area and interconnections to other portals ��ill be critical to develop in the future. In addition, the update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan and the 20i�9 Lionshead Transit Stud�� shall provide direction on the ultimate location of a Lionshead Transit Facilitti� along ��ith needed interconnections bet��een slci portals, regional transit stops, and other iransportation modes. The addition of a ski lift in this area �j ould make this area more � iable to redevelopment as it ��ould be ��ithin the acceptable ��allcing distance of a lift (1,200 feet). 4.5.2 Maaimum Efficiency and Utilization The follo��ing recommendations are made to enhance the efticiencti� and functionalitti� of the Lionshead transit connections in anticipation of future redevelopment in the area: 4-10 �.�.2.1 �tegionalTransitStop-------------------------------------- �ltern<�ti��e loc<�tion5 con5idered for a re�ional transit station include the , ------------- - -�----------------------------------- North Da�� Lot the W�St_Lionshead_area and the Lionshead Parl�in� Siructure. Of the5e <�ltern<�ti��e5 the ��referred loc<�tion i5 the LionShe<�d Parlcin� Siruch�re. The Structure is «�ell-5ited from <1 loc<ltion<ll st<lnd��oint <lllo« 5 for convenient connections ��ith shuttles. local and in-to��-n bus routes. and ma�� allo�� for the phased development of a iransit station that can respond to Lionshead's transit needs o��er time. �------------------------- — Affordable housing (in lieu of a iransit centerl «�as deemed to be the preferred use for the North Da�� lot and the «�est Lionshead area ��°as considered too remote from the rest of Lionshead to be a suitable location for a centralized transit center, Not��ithstandin� the abo� e_ facilities for _ sl�ier drop-otf, pri�-ate shuttle �-ans. ��ional buses (ECO) c�iarter buses and _ t�le �%111 Itl-TO\3'tl hUS, 1S C�etltleC� h� t�le weSt L lOtlS�le1C� Tt'1t1Slt �tUC�� (LSC. 2009), should be included in the desi�n of the sl�i lift and �arl�ing facilit�� at West Lionshead. �---------------------------------- �' �� i i i� i, i, �, i i� �, c � �.�.2.2 ConcertHa11P1azaStop------------------------------------- �------ The elimination of the Concert Hall stop «ould _free up _space needed to �� ---------------------- implement a meaningful redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza and create a'� better ��estern portal to the Lionshead core (as more thorou�hlv described in � section 5.10.2). Ho«�e��er_ the tr<�n5it <�nd loadin�/short-term �arl�in� ;� �ro� ided in this location pro��ide an important sei-��ice to this part of �,; Lionshead. An�� redevelopment of the Concert Hall Plaza or Montaneros ��;� «�ill need to address these iransit and other related functions. �',� ��i t� iii i 4.5.2.3 ahe North Dav Lot �� — -------'----�--------------------------------------- �i A ne�� To��n of Vail iransit stop at the proposed dispersed iransportation �� `� ',' center on the north da�• lot �o�re�lace_the_elisting_stc� at Concert Hall �`', ' -- -----i �P� . Plaza. Likely� to be on the ��est Vail transit routes, thi� stop �� ill coordinate , o� � ��ith the regional bus stop and deliver ��est Vail transit riders to the ne��lti� ', °��', ��0� created north Lionshead pedesirian portal. , n� i �� The North D<�� lot ��re5ent5 <� loc<�tion for n��o im��ort<�n�communit��-b<�5ed•• ','o ' -------�� uses — a transit center and affordable housin�. It has been determined that �, this site is most suited for housiti� and tratisit related futictions on this site �� should be limited to slcier drop-off and potentiall�- short-term �` �� parkin�/loadin� functions. `` _ . . �, �.�.2.� Tt'1t1Slt �tltlOtl 1t L lOtlS�le1C� Y1t'1i1t1�T �tt"UCtUt'e�t'Ot1t1�Te kO�iC{ '�� ` � The Lionshead Transit Stud�� completed in 200y (See appendil X) concluded th<�t the Lion�he<�d P<�rl�in� Stil�cture ��re5ent5 the mo5t ��i<�ble 4-11 Deleted: Relocate the Deleted: It is reconuuended that the Lionshead regional transit stop, cturentl5• located at the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac, be relocated. Deleted: �� Deleted: In addirion, cisitois and � employ°ees comaig to Lionshead by° regional bus will an-ive at a defhied portal ii�tead of the cmrent "back door" on Lionshead Place. Formatted: Left � Deleted: . � � Deleted: and Town of �`ail in-town � buses Formatted: Font: (Default) Times ' New Roman, 12 pt i Formatted: Font color: Auto Deleted: to the proposed North Da5• � Lot the Lion�head paddng �hzichu�e, and «'est Lionshead. This will provide a Lionshead coimection beh�een the region�l tr�nsit y°stem and the Town of �`ail hansit sy°stem. In addition, visitois and employ°ees coming to Lionshead b5• regional bus will an-ive at a defhied portal ii�tead of the cmrent "back door" on Lionshead Place. Faially°, this will remoce the laige regional Utues froui «'est Lioir head Circle and Lioirhead Place. It may° be possible to locate elements of a region�l tr�nsit stop in the «'est Lion he�d area in conjmictionwith a new sld hYt and paiitmg facilih. However, given it� location on the peripheiy� of Lionshead, thi area may° not be the most viable location for a regional hansit stop. Noh�ithstandaig the above, facilities for slder drop-off, private shuttle vans and Town of �`ail in-town buses should be aichided in the design of the ski li$ and �� pailimg facilih'� In �006, the Town of i i Cail mitiated an update of the �`ail �� Tiairportationnl�sterPlan Inad 1 ,� �i � Deleted: Eliminate the �' i Deleted: The e�istaig bus stop at � Concert Hall Plaza is midenrtilize Z � ' Deleted: ��ill �� ` Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt � �� DCICtCd: Create a New Stop at i� � � Deleted: t � � Deleted: Transportation Center � � Deleted: will � `\ Formatted: Indent: Left: 126 pt Deleted: , albeit conflictaig Formatted: Indent: Left: 144 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 72 pt, Hanging: 54 pt location for a centralized transit station in Lionshead. In order to address the near-term transit needs an initial �hase is recominended that includes a transit stop alon� the Fronta�e Road iminediatelti� north of the sin�cture. This solution hati minimal im�acts on the �arkin� stnacture, can be implemented at a relativel�� lo�� cost and ��ill meet Lionshead's anticipated transit needs for the near term future. As a lon� term solution, the Transit Center should be inte�rated ��ithin the Liotishead Parlciti� Stnacture site: either �j ithiti a tie�j rede� elo�ment, as contemplated in the 2006 Lionshead Parlcin� Siructure Redevelopment Plan. or on top of a future reconstruciton of a Lionshead Parl�in� Stn�cture. Transit rec�uirements should be met as outlined «�ithin the 2009 Lionshead Tf<1llS1Y Sh1Ci�� w - Deleted: (�009 � Deleted: ) Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: i Sea Green � � � {• r ,�+ � Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: :� L �{ � 1�` �� Sea Green � L'`• �-�;_ - * r �- ti � . � • . _ _ �.� : .'�' - ,I � r ✓ �wlt ` J. � t• 1� 4 � t•� I � � • R'+ � ` . "�� -�, � . • F. �� [1- �� .. . 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Figiirc 4-G�� - Frontugc raud cca stop �.�.3 Addressing Existing Problems 4.5.3.1 Vehicle-Bus Conflicts Potential conflicts bet��°een vehicular iraffic and iransit buses should be addressed as streets are redesigned and engineered. Conflicts are most likel�• at intersections, transit stops, and ati�• location �j here � ehicular traffic could bacic up and blocic the bus lane. 4.5.3.2 Dobson Ice Arena Stop There are periodic conflicts bet��een pedestrians and buses at the Dobson/ public librar�• bus stops. This problem is particularl�• tie� ere �j hen e� ents at Dobson ice arena bring large numbers of pedetiirians into the bus drop-off area. Potential solutions include the reconfiguration of the Dobson drop-off area and the creation of a secondarti� bus stop at the ��estern end of Dobson 4-13 arena. A��est Dobson iransit stop ��ould operate in conjunction ��ith the potential development of a To��-n of Vail civic center on the elisting bus/RV lot, as �j e11 the utilization of the �j est entr�• to the aretia as the primar�• access for special events. (The latter ��ould greatlti� reduce the pedesirian-bus conflicts occurring today� in front of Dobson arena.) �.�.3.3 East Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road Intersection The intersection of the South Frontage Road and East Lionshead Circle is a se� ere problem for Lionshead transit ser� ice. The first problem �j ith this intersection is the steep approach gradient, making it difficult in tie� ere ��eather for the bus to turn onto the South Frontage Road. The second issue, often elacerbated bti� the first, is the left turn movement across iraffic onto the frontage road. There is no easti� solution to this problem. Reduction of � ehicular traffic on East Lionshead Circle �j ould decrease competition for openings in the frontage road iraffic, but this is only� a partial solution. Other mitigating measures could include the follo��ing: a. Cr�adrei�t Reduction of the gradient at the intersection can be accomplished by� lo��ering the entire intersection or by� increasing the approach gradient of East Lionshead Circle. Either �j ould create a le� el platfonn �jhere buses can ��ait to malce a left turn into traftic. b. Roia�dabout The consiruction of a roundabout at this intersection ��ould slo�� traftic on the frontage road, ease the left turn movement from East Lionshead Circle, and reduce the stacking of ��estbound vehicleti ��aiting to make a left turn onto East Lionshead Circle. Ho�je�er, the spatial requirements of a roundabout, as ��°ell as its prolimity� to the eastbound lane of I-7�, ��ill malce this solution difficult. C. S1S�19GllZGil019 Tt'1tt1C S1�t111S 1t'e eltt'elriel� Ut1�O�U11t' ltl �%111 �t�let'e 1t'e tlOtle 1t �t'eSetlt�. HO\\'e\ et', 1 S�eC111 USe S1�t111 tt'l��et'eC� Ot11� h� 1��t'01C�11t1� tt'1t1Slt hUSeS might be considered to facilitate their mo� ements. d. Acceler�atroi� ai�d Deceler�atroi� Lai�es As sho��-n in figure 4-6, there is the opportunity� to create ��estbound and eastbound acceleration and deceleration lanes. With a dedicated left turn lane and �j estbound acceleration lane, buses �j ill ha� e less competition for brealcs in iraffic and ��ill oniti� be required to cross the eastbound traffic lane. e. Ren�oval oJ�Tr�ai�srt Jr�on� the Fr�oi�tage Road The frontage road section bet�jeen East and West Lionshead Circle is the oniti� portion of the To��-n of Vail in-to��-n iransit route on the frontage road. Frontage road traffic and the difficuln� in malcing left turns cause �requent dela�•s in tratisit tier� ice. The route could be modified in tie� eral �j•a�•s: 4-14 Create a parallel iransit lane on the south side of the South Frontage Road (see figure 4-8). Although ph�•sicall�• feasible, this alternati�e ��ould require the acquisition of land from adjacent lodging properties currently� used for parlcing, an action these propert�• o��ners ��ould lilcelti� resist. A dedicated tratisit latie �j ould also elacerbate cot�tlicts at intersectiotis and lodgitig dri� e�j a�•s. Create a ne�� underground transit corridor bet��een the North Day� Lot and East Lionshead Circle. This option should be pursued ��ith the cooperation of propertv o��ners ��hen and if the properties in this area redevelop. Terminatii�the in-to��-n shuttle bus route at the East Lionshead drop-off_ (see �igure d-7) «�a� sur�rgested as an alternati��e to consider in the ori�in<�l LionShead Rede��elo�ment Master Plan. This idea «�as re- ��isited durin� the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station project Due to stron� public input to maintain in-to��n shuttle sen�ice to the ��estern side of Lionshead this idea ��as not pursued. In the future it ma�� be desirable to have the abilin� (for operational purposes) for buses to turn around on East Lionshead Circle at the east entr�• to Lionshead. The re-desi�n of the east entr�� to Lionshead should not preclude the possibilit�� of thi5 turnin� movement bein� accommodated at some point in the future. �___ �----------------------------------------------------------------------- �.�.3.� East Lionshead Circle Skier Dron Off ~ �--------------------------, Liotishead is lacl�in� sufficient. �jell-located slcier dro� off facilities. Fort, 1I11t1� � e1t'S t'eS1C�et1tS 1t1C� �TUeStti �11\ e heetl US1t1�T t�le E1St L lOtlS�le1C� �,11'C1C area at the pedesirian entrv to Lionshead to drop off and pick up sl�iers. ThiS "ille�al" acti� it�• is cause for much of the con�estion, cot�tusion and pedestrian conflicts in this area. Efforts should be made to pro��ide alternati��e locations for con��enient and accessible slcier drop off. Yo55ibilitie5 include the North D<�� Lot and the Lionshead Parl�in� Stn�ch�re. 4.5.4 Future Considerations The a� erage life span of a To�j n of Vail tratisit bus is approlimatel�• t�j•el� e �•ears. Gi� en the e� ol� ing and changing nature of transit ti� titems, ne�j transit technologies and opportunities should be considered. �everal future technology� issues ��arrant consideration b�• the master plan: 4.5.4.1 4.5.4.2 Alternati��e Local Transit S�-stems One complaint �jith the elisting Vail trantiit s�•stem is the noise and elhaust associated �j ith diesel buses. As the elisting bus fleet ages. alternati� e technologies such as electric people mo� ers and light rail should be considered. Regional Rail S�-stem In 1996, Union Pacific Railroad applied for abandoninent of its Tennessee Pass rail corridor through Minturn ��est to Dotsero. The potential abandoninent of this line sparlced manv ideas about the future use of the corridor, including the concept of an Eagle Valleti� commuter rail connection 4-1� , , Deleted: e �� Deleted: If done, tlris action may° necessitate increasaig the frequency° of seiz-ice on the «'est �`ail routes seiz-aig L�o��i�eaa.q Deleted: Page Break Formatted: Heading 4 Deleted: Concert Hall PlazaIt is reconuuended that the elisting Concert Hall Plaza h-ansit stop be elimaiated.¶ Formatted: Indent: Left: 126 pt, Tabs: 85.5 pt, Left -- Formatted: Tabs: 85.5 pt, Left bet��een the Eagle Airport and VaiL If this commuter rail connection ��ere to occur, it ��ould be a regional, counfi-��ide transit tivstem, i�ot a local connector. The eltreme cost of such a rail connection ��ould ��arrant the creation of a major iransit stop in Vail, such as in the I-70 corridor and/ or above the interstate. Such a solution should be pursued in contrast to incorporating the rail connection into either the elisting Vail Transportation Center or the proposed North Day� Lot transportation center. 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L.4ti i]�lA Kl�: WFSTWfNf7 VANTAGE P4[Iv�T EAST LIONSFIFAF] CIRCLE f'rgure a-�i - Porerstrul Tra�rs;r Pnrnr Pararl�l rn S�uth Frnnrrrge Ruad 4-19 �~ 1" •� � ~i �' r ._ ■� ,� ' ; �u ` � ��5, � ��, � �� ~ � � �.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation �.6.1 Interstate High�i•a�- 70 I-70 is the primar�• � ehicular circulation corridor for the Vail Valle�• and is criticall�• important to the economic health of the Vail cominunity�. It does, ho��ever, create both 1\ 1SU11 1t1C� ��1� S1C11 C�1\ 1SlOt1 het\3'eetl t�le SOUt�l 1t1C� tlOt't�l S1C�eS Ot �%111, 1S \3'ell 1S COt1SUlriltl� 1 S1�tllt1Cltlt 11ri0Utlt Ot 11t1C�. AS �%111 COt1t1t1UeS t0 �t'O\3' O\ et' tllrie lt 1S sironglti� recominended that the ideas of potentiallti� burti�ing or bridging I-70 through the To��-n of Vail be studied and the potential bene�its and impacts considered. Specificall�•, consideration should be gi� en to securing the air-rights o� er I-70 so that future development and circulation �cenarios are not precluded. �.6.2 South Frontage Road Recommendations outlined belo�� address potential re-alignrnent of portions of the frontage road, ingress and egress impro� ements, bic�•cle/ pedestrian impro� ements, and � isual impro� ements. For a detailed discussion of capacit�• and the impacts of future development on the frontage road, see the iraffic impact studti� contained in appendil A. Figure 4-9 depicts potential redevelopment ��ithout the realignment of the Frontage Road ��hile Figure 4-9a depicts redevelopment ��ith a partial realignrnent of the Frontage Road. �.6.2.1 Potential Realignment The concept of realigning the South Frontage Road at the ��estern end of the study� area gre�� out of public discussions about land development and iraffic flo�j in West Lionshead. Relati� e to traffic flo�j , realigtunent �j ill remo� e the cot�tlict that no�j elists bet�j een tlirough-traffic and mountain ser� ice �ehicles (sno�j-cats and sno�jmobiles) enteritig and elititig the Vail Associateti �en�ice ti�ard. Realignrnent ��ill position the road to the north of most ne��° development, thus reducing the potential for conflicting turning mo� ements. Regarding future land use, the realignment of South Frontage Road ��ill allo�� the ��est dati� lot and the ser��ice ti�ard to be combined into a contiguous development parcel. This is an important consideration for the development coticeptuall�• depicted iti figure 4-9a, and it �j ould be tiecetisar�• if the ser� ice �•ard propert�• is used for a secondar�• public parking facilit� or other uses. An�• elisting parking on the West Da� Lot must be replaced �j ithin the Lionshead study� area. Through the Transportation Master Plan update it is anticipated that a significant traffic control de� ice �j ill need to be installed in the West Lionshead area. Such a device mati� include a round about. Specific considerations regarding realigtunent are: a. Proposed Alignment The proposed realignment of the South Frontage Road is depicted in figure 4-9a. Critical design issues include the ��idth of the road and the radius of the cun�es. Both of these factor� ��ill be important in reducing the speed of 4-20 ��ehicles entering the Lionshead area and the amount of land consumed bti� the t��o cun�ed road sections. Cooperation bet��een property� o��-ners, developers, the To��n of Vail, and the Colorado Department of Transportation ��ill be necessan' to implement the realignment of the Frontage Road. b. West Lionshead Circle Connection It is proposed that West Lionshead Circle connect bacic to the trontage road at the �jest side of the Vail Spa. The alignment depicted in fi�are 4-9a terminates perpendicular to the frontage road and does not require the acquisition of pri� ate propert�•. A ne�j parcel of de� elopable land, suitable for offices or non-resort retail. ��ould be created on the southeast corner of this intersection. a Forest Road Connection Forest Road could be realigned to cross through the ne��ly� created de� elopment parcel, pro� iding access to that site and connecting at right angles to the frontage road. Another alternative that should be considered is to connect Forest Road to West Lionshead Circle via the elisting Frontage Road right-of-��ay�. d. Transit and Emergencti� Vehicle Corridor A iransit and emergenc�• vehicle corridor should remain in the elisting alignrnent of the frontage road. This connection is neceti�arti� to provide a through-iransit route to the ��est end of Lionshead and also lceeps in place the elisting utility� corridor. e. Feasibilit�• of Realigtunent The abilit�• to realign the frontage road �j ill be hea� il�• it�tluenced b�• costs. CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation), and the Federal high��ay� administration. Future �j est Lionshead de� elopments �j i11 require significant upgrades and ��idening of South Frontage Road, potentiallti� including the ��idening or reconsiruction of the bridge over Red Sandstone Creelc. The cost of realigning the trontage road is in addition to the mandatorti� costs of improving the road. f. Future Frontage Road Re-alignment The opportunitti� mati� elist to re-locate the Frontage Road the full length of the West Lionshead planning area. The bene�it of this alternative ��ould be to eliminate the "Frontage Road barrier bet��een the Holy� Cro�s site and the Vail Professional Building. While this alternative ��ould require coordination ��ith other surrounding land o��-ners, it could ��arrant further studti� and evaluation in the future. t�-- Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt 4-21 �.6.2.2 Road Impro��ements to Handle Increased Traffic Volume The potential elpansion of the Lionshead bed base and the corresponding increases in traffic � olumes �j i11 necessitate traffic mitigation measures. Increased road �j idth, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, and perhaps roundabouts may� be required in conjunction ��ith ne�� development These impro� ements are described in the traffic impact titud�•, attached as appendil A It is important to note that the potential ��idening of the frontage road depicted in the overall masterplan graphic rs i�ot necessarilti� the best or required solution. It is a potential solution but the �inal design of road improvements ��ill need to consider not only� the iraftic volume requirements but � isual impacts and communit�• preferences ati �j e11. �.6.2.3 Pro��ision for Bic�-cles and Pedestrians A pedestrian/ bicvcle path should be created on the south side of the trontage road running the entire length of the Lionshead studv area. Providing an unbrolcen pedestrian/ bicy�cle path to connect the main Vail roundabout to Cascade Village, this path�j•a�• �j ill conform to the current To�j n of Vail standards regarding �j idth and material. �.6.2.� VisualImpro��ements It is essential that impro� ements for better traffic flo�j be accompanied �j ith aesthetic impro��ements in order to brealc up the perceived ��idth of the improved road�� ati� and to give a sironger image to this north edge of Lionshead (see figure 6-5). Improvements could include landscaped medians and a consistent landscape ireatment bet��een the South Frontage Road and the eastbound lane of I-70. Fragile understorv plantings should be a� oided in fa� or of street trees and hard�• ground co� ers that can sur� i� e �j inter sno�j plo�j itig acti� ities. This corridor should also iticlude tie�j directional signage, described in section 4.10.1.1 �.6.3 Modification to East Lionshead Circle The overriding goal for East Lionshead Circle is to de-en�phasrze vehicular iraffic and create a qualit�•, safe, and � ibrant pedestrian corridor. Specific recommendations are as follo�j s: �.6.3.1 Eastern Connection to South Frontage Road A prerequisite for impro� ing safet�• in the pedestrian crossing bet�j een the Lionshead parlcing siructure and the eastern entrance to the Lionshead retail core is a significant reduction in the � olume of � ehicular traffic (elcept for transit, emergenc�• �ehicles, and acijacent residents). It �jas initiall�• thought that the most effecti� e means to accomplish this �j ould be to connect East Lionshead Circle bacic to the trontage road on the east end of the parlcing stnacture. Ho�j e� er, there are se� eral serious problems. 4-22 � � 1. W V Z ¢ W 2 � W m ~ ¢ ¢ z W W � � N � Q � W z o a � K � ❑ `o � v �n � m � N m J y 2 y Q � � � W 3 F- ❑ � � N x � O a m � o ° � J � LL � a y o W � a � Q �- p � _ a a t] �n � ' 4-23 � �•''.L �', _�~'� rn v � � U LL .� �---�`; ;�; ��► , � _ , `� � _ _ _ _ . _ _ - �. � � s � - � ; �F � � °� � r '� � �� F ., , � ` ' 1A 4 - Y- � � � � .� ur+� J 1 � �, j, ��, C ¢' f! r-_ `_-�-^- � w O .� � � ' ;taa �� .-- � , � -----__ �} 1 � _ , �' . _r_ _ � `;.'•, -'�� }_______--- .� . , ! . ' � _ . ^i , ,�., _:u ' . `� � Fr ,'ti �.w ,� -- a � � \ �r � � �' �+ r�, �.ail� . f�,��`�` f � , � — 1 � l 1�� , �� 1 '� � - � � . 1 . '�.' . . -�� . . � � ' � � a � ¢ U 4 Z � O � J � f m N �y c � � a W N % m � i W � z a a 4 � ] O m ¢ N � ❑ X � a a Q 0 0 2 G iJ V � C 2 w r z c� E 0 ¢ U � a � 3 r m n 7 � a w � Q N � 1 , �' �' �.. �, 7 � 1 � �. � •� , � N � • 0 U 0 2 � � � Y + ! � 0. f � 4-24 1 a. Cr�adrei�t The biggest hurdle is a 34-foot rise bet��een the trontage road and the cul- de-sac at the east end of the parlcing siructure. This ��ould result in a gradient approaching 9 percent on the connecting road segrnent. b. Tr�aJJic Coi�Jlrcts An increase in the volume of iraffic using the ne�� connection ��ould lilcely� irigger a signi�icant intersection upgrade at the frontage road (acceleration/ deceleration lanes, center turn lanes, or a roundabout). Relocation of the parking enirance to the north side of the siructure might alleviate some of these concerns. c. Tr�ai�srt Coi�Jlrcts Connection of the street to the frontage road could introduce a ne�� point of cot�tlict bet�j een cars and buses at the dri� e�j a�• do�j n to the Librar�• and Dobson Arena, especiallti� if a �°ehicular drop-off point is iniroduced at the ��est end of Dobson. As an element of the 2UU9 LionShead Transit Station Yroject the fea5ibilit�� of creatin� an eastern connection of East Lionshead Circle to the Fronta�e RoadEj_ati e� aluated_ The conclusion of this e� aluation �j as that the elistin�T �radient and lancl o«�nershi�patterns rendered this idea to be inteasible The idea of an east connection �ould be_reconsidered if o«�nershi� patteni5_ chan�ed or in coniunction «�ith the rede��elo�ment of Vail International. --------------------------------------------------------- 4.6.3.2 West (Current) Entrance ,— Deleted: east outlet for East Lionshead c��ie , - Deleted: outlet , - Deleted: ¶ As the eastern connection appears unfeasible, rt rs r�econ�n�ei�ded that other� n�easures be ia�dertakei� to de-en�phasrze the currei�t (west) ei�trai�ce to East Lroi�shead Crr�cle as a vehrcirlar� por�tal ri�to Lroi�shead. The only� iraffic entering East Lionshead Circle at this point should be ser� ice � ehicles. buties, and local residents. Signage, road �j idth, and other road�j•a�• design modifications should be utilized to discourage iraffic from entering at this point These measures are important to reduce conflicts bet��°een vehicles and pedestrians at the crossing trom the parlcing siructure and to reduce the oirtgoh�g iraftic that competes ��ith the buses for the left-turn movement onto the South Frontage Road. � ��, - Deleted: ¶ �.6.3.3 Main Lionshead Pedestrian Portal Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt This congested and confused pedesirian portal is the area most in need of corrective action. It is recominended that ��ehicular traftic through this crossing be removed or greatlti� reduced and that slcier drop-off, local and regional shuttle � ans, and tier� ice and deli� er� � ehicles be remo� ed from this location. The area ��ould then be dedicated to t��o primarti� uses: a pedesirian connection bet��een the parlcing structure and Lionshead and a iransit stop for the To��n of Vail in-to��-n shuttle. 4-2� �.6.3.� VisualImpro��ements As an important linlc in the iransit connection bet��een Vail Road and the east Lionshead pedestrian portal. East Lionshead Circle pla�•s an important role in setting the visual tone and character for people arriving from Vail village. To��ard that end, anti� architectural additions to the south face of the parlcing structure should complti� full�� ith the architectural design guidelines, and the pedestrian �j alk�j a�• should create a consistent � isual character connecting Dobson Arena ��ith the east Lionshead pedestrian portaL In addition, it is recommended that the To��-n of Vail coordinate ��ith the acijacent residential properties to pro� ide a � itivall�• cotisistent � egetati� e screen on the south side of East Lionshead Circle. 4.6.3.5 Pedestrian Side��alks A ne��, more intensivelv developed pedesirian ��allc�� ati� is recommended along the south face of the parlcing structure to connect the main Lionshead pedestrian portal �j ith the Dobsot�/ Ci� ic center pedestrian plaza. This �j alk�j a� �j ill pro� ide access to the potential ne�j retail face of the parking siructure and permit unimpeded pedesirian flo�� bet��een the t��o ends of the parlcing siructure (see figure 6-6). Given the long and linear nature of this facade, a co� ered arcade across the �j alk�j a�•, as suggested during the master plan public input proces�, mati� help to brealc it up. If covered, the ��allc��°ati� should be ��ide enough to accommodate the flo�� of pedestrian traffic along the retail face and designed as an integral element of the building. �.6.� Modifications to West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place currentl�• handle the hea� iest load of lodging access and deli� er�• traffic in Lionshead and �j ill likel�• continue to do so. The recommended impro��ements to these roads are both aesthetic and functional, ��orlcing to pro� ide for safe and efficient � ehicular traffic �j hile also insuring a safe pedestrian en� ironment � isuall�• consistent �j ith the o� erall goals of the master plan. �.6.�.1 East Intersection of W. Lionshead Circle and S. Frontage Road This intersection �j ill elperience the greatest increase in traffic � olume due to the projected increase in lodging units and the proposed north day� lot transit center. Mitigation measures ma�• be required, as outlined in the traffic stud�• (see appendil A). �.6.�.2 Intersection of Lionshead Place and West Lionshead Circle Due to the projected volume of lodging traffic that ��ill be accessing Lionshead Place (Monteneros, Antlers, Lionsquare Lodge, and the Vail Associates core tiite), it is recommended that this intersection be realigned so the primar�• tlirough-traffic alis is north-south (see figure 4-10). West Lionshead Circle ��ould form a T-intersection at the northeast corner of the Marriott In addition to facilitating traffic flo��, this realignrnent ��ill create a much safer, logical pedestrian crossing from West Lionshead Circle into the Lionshead pedesirian core. 4-26 �.6.�.3 Pedestrian Side�i•alks and Crossings A series of primar�• and secondar�• pedestrian �j alks should be created connecting the West Lionshead area ��ith the Lionshead core, the frontage road, and the ski �•ard. These �j alks and cross�j alks are identified on Map Q and Map T. �.6.�.� VisualImpro��ements As the road ti� stems and acijacent lodging properties in �jest Lionshead are upgraded it is critical that a consistent � isual character be de� eloped tlirough t�le C�eSl�tl Ot tle\3' �eC�eStr11t1 \3'11ji\\ 1� S, 11t1C�SC1�lt1�, t'etlltlltl� \\ 1115, lighting, and site furnishings. For further information on these tivstem�, see chapter sil, Srte Desrgi� Curdelri�es. 4.6.5 Forest Road The primarti� goal for Forest Road is to n�ari�tari� ai�d ei�hai�ce rts r�esrdei�tral char�acter� b�• mitigating present or future uses that �j ould detract from this character. Specific recommendations are as follo�j s: 4.6.5.1 Mountain Ser��ice Access Issues Forest Road currentl�• pla�•s an important role in mountain sen ice access. both during the suminer and ��inter. It ��as made clear during the public input phase of the master plan process that the adjacent propert�• o�jners are deeplti� concerned about the ��inter acti��ity� of tino��cats on Forest Road and ��ould lilce to see this operation removed. While mountain access must be provided for, the removal of thiti ��inter iraffic trom Forest Road should be a priorit�• for the To�jn of Vail and Vail Associates. A potential solution is to bridge Gore Creelc just ��est of the old To��n shops and cotistnact a road that cotuiects to the elistitig "Cascade Ho" slci trail. Pre� ious studies ha� e sho�j n that a connecting road across the forested slope could ha� e serious � isual impacts because of the eltreme cross-slope gradient and resultant cut and fill requirements. It is also lilcelti� that the Cascade Village propert�• o�j tiers �j ould resist this alternati� e. If this approach is to be implemented, ��isual mitigation of the ne�� connecting road must be an important consideration. 4.6.5.2 Pedestrian Connections A pedestrian and bicy�cle path should be created along the east side of Forest Road (north of Gore Creelc) to provide a connection to the Gore Creelc recreation path. � 4-27 �.6.�.3 Realignment of South Frontage Road If the South Frontage Road is re-aligned, Forest Road lilce��ise may� be realigned as a point of access for the rede� eloped �j est end of Lionshead. As sho��n in figure 4-9, it is recominended that the section of Forest Road north of Gore Creek be the primar�• access for ne�j lodging de� elopments in �j est Lionshead. Realignment ��ill consolidate the access points from South Frontage Road and remove the elisting conflict bet��een Forest Road � ehicular traffic and mountain tier� ice traffic eliting the Vail Associates ser� ice �•ard. 4-2R l Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt � LZ�NSQI,I,t�t� �ppC�F. N4RTH PROI�ERTY � Deleted: ¶ � � ?JIO?v'TANER�S � i �' �' LIQ1r31 [EILfJ PLr10E � i WEST LIQN5NEAU C3Pki;LE � i � � =�-f-�+' � r _ - +-' t. .�� ' i i �l i � = ` � xt i � i �r SECOh1DARY PEDF.5 �� __. .�...—r;, � ti . ' F I � _ � . _ �. ' ��L�.�jQTT � � �. � �L� w�, —"— rf�' ' '_�' I j �. � t � { s � � '�1� i �`♦ —._.. _�.'.�i. - a � . i - � i -�� l , � .,��f � I � �� 1 ' ' ' �.' •^ _ i' j ' "+ � i. �� ,..�_�_.�-�k� -"�' I L_ '. , ` � � � ` i C�. � t'� ._.._, — � � . _ - , - . : - _.�� r �'- • -- h,� - , �-:.: .. �. � � _ �.+�' ' '. ' � .ti �` i:,::f:� . . i i , _ +� �,. � --� . . . _ �,�' .�. , � l � , ■. . i _ _ +� �' i I 1 a . . . -V - . � : � �k I S ' . . j �_� . � r ' ` _ _. � � -, I ' .. tZ r r T � r , . .� a.�.' ...-- ' . " � � I . . . .M.• �� 'I ' . . I !- , F � / I , _ 4 �Q'_ � ' «� � � ��^� ` � i � •,�'� x+. . 7 �� ' t� I , ' _ � . . 1 PRiMA.RY PEI}ESTRIAD,' WALI€ ; ��. --�---+ � PEDESTRiAN �RQSSiNG ; REDEVEI.DPEd C�NCE�t'i HALI. P1 A7k i Frgxrrr�-10- fnrersec�anofLiensl�dP�aceand R'Prrl.iansJ+rndCirclr IVo1e: Potential redeveiopinent nf� the Conceri Hal1 Pl�za contemplates the rcmoval nf transiY transil sLOplshort-[erm drup ofTand loa�ing facilities and tl�e use of�Town-o�ti�ned land Lo impleincnt this rcdev� 1- opment. The f�easihility ot'removing thesc facilitics adjacenL to !he Concert f lail Plaza iocation was ev u ated during the ?00913010 Lionshead Transit 5ti�dy and it was detcrmined tliat t�ese f'acilities shou�d � mmain in place. Any mdeveiopment nt'Concerf I IaII Plaza wiil need tu adtlress these transit and loadir} uses. ��.6.� Simba Run Underpass_ _ _ _ _ � Currentl�• the To�j n of Vail has otil�• t�j o north/south access points bet�j een the North�� Frontage Road and South Frontage Road bet��een Main Vail and West VaiL It has been `� F;�� a_r� contemplated that an additional north/south connection be established ��est of Cascade �, ¶ Crossing. The need for this underpass ��ill be accelerated as a result of the To��-n's `� <#>c�eac�on ora New T�ans�o� . 3 Deleted: 7 4-29 �.7 redevelopment plans for Timber Ridge, West Vail and West Lionshead. The redevelopment of the West Lionshead area should be done in a manner that encourages this ne�� connection to be established in the future. It is recominended that the proposed amendments to the Vail Transportation Master Plan provide direction on ��hen public impro��ements on the Frontage Road need to occur and ho�� they� are paid for bet��een public and private funds. The current boundaries of the Lionshead Urban Rene��al Authoritti� should be amended to include the location of the Simba Run underpass. Loading and Deli��er�- 4.7.1 Properties ��ith Direct Ser��ice Access As a general nale, properties that can pro� ide for their o�j n tier� ice and deli� er�• needs should complti� ��ith the follo��ing guidelines: a. Loading and deli� erti� facilities should be located deep enough into the property� that the estimated pealc volume of tien�ice ��ehicles does not bacic up into or blocic the access road or pedestrian areas. b. �er� ice dri� es and loading docks must be screened �j ith landscaping, fencing. retaining ��alls or other appropriate design techniques. C. All t'e1SOt11hle 1rie1SUt'eS 5�1111 he tljietl t0 �t'e\ etlt t101Se 1t1C� e1�11USt 11ri�1CtS Otl 1C��1Cetlt �t'O�et't1eS. , C�. Itl t10 C1Se 5�1111 1�t'O�el"�� Ut111Ze t�le �Uh11C t'01C�\3'1� Ot' �eC�eStr11t1 1t'e1 t0 St1�e i ser� ice and deli� en• � ehicles. ;; _ �ii 4.7.2 Properties Without Direct Ser��ice Access �;; Yt'O�et't1eS 11Cliltl� C�lt'eCt Set'\ 1Ce 1CCeSS tt'Olri 1�Uh11C Stt'eet 1riUSt Ut111Ze 1 C�eS1�t11teC� ' h �Uh11C Set'\ 1Ce 1t1C� C�ell\ et'� tlCljlt� . T�le� 1riUSt lriljie 111 t'e1SOt11hle ettOt'tS t0 ' o coordinate and schedule their deli��erti� needti ��ith other users of the facilitti� in order to � �� reduce peak � olume usage. For a discussion of prc�jected tier� ice and deli� en• � olumes. ' �; See t�le tt'1tt1C 11ri�1Ct StUC�� , 1ttlC�leC� ltl 1��et1C�11 A. YOtetlt111 lOC1t10t1S 1t1C� ' h opportunities for a central facilitti� are described belo��. � u p � If �.7.3 Potential Sites for Centralized Ser��ice and Deli��er�- Facilities �� The potential facilities described belo�� ould be designed to provide unloading and �� staging space for deliveries into the Lionshead core. Transport from the deliven' irucic �� to the retail destination ��ill most lilcely be made by hand-irucics, although the use of �� small golf cart-lilce deli� er� � ehicles could be cotisidered. The goods deli� er�• s� stem ,° should be as quick and efficient as possible and should not cause noise, pollution, or �� congestion in the pedesirian core. '� p 4.7.3.1 West End of Lionshead Parking Structuret _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _'`'� The ide<� of <� non-5truch�red centr<�l lo<�din� facilin� at the «�est end of the Lionshead parlcin� stn�ch�re «�as presented in the ori�inal version of the Lionshead Rede��elo�ment Master Plan. This idea «�as further e��aluated as <�n element of the �'Oi19 LionShe<�d Tr<�n5it St<�tion Yroiect Due i?rimaril�� to 4-30 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Deleted: ¶ A non-sh2ichued �enh�al ia�ihte seiz-mg the e�-t side oY the Lionshexll�edestrian core cotild be btult at the west end of the Lionshead paiieaig str2ichu-e. This facilit5• (see figtu�e a-11) cotild seiz- e up to 8 celn�le- �t a time in fotu- double stacleed pail mg bay°s. ? Ithough it would be cisible and difficult to screen, it does provide a new location foi elisting East Lionshead seiz, ice vehicles, removaig fliem h�om the Ylow of h-affic and the pede-trian cro� mg beh�een the paiicing sh2i�hue and the pedestrian mall. This could be a cost-effective sohition that could be implemented prior to the constr2iction oi a major seiz-ice and deliveiti° center on the north dac lot. Issues associated with this location are:¶ ¶ <fi� Snoir 2emorvul' Tln lo�ation is cmrently° utilized as snow stoi �ge space for the top de�lt oY the pail mg str2ichue Be�ause the proposed seiz i�e facility �tiill occup� �huost the entrie ��est end of the site, -no�� storage here would no longer be possible, restiltaig in sigirificant amn�al snow �e��o�:ai �o�r. q ¶ ., ['isucd h$i[igu[ion' F'isual mitigation meastu-es will be ne�e- �aiti° to screen the h2iclt pailting and to treat the elposedwestein end of the paiieaig str2ichu-e. In addition, this facility° should be screened from adjacent properties.¶ the arade of EaSt LionShe<�d Cir�le (+S�%) <�5 «�ell <�5 the ��i5u<�l iml?<�ct of thi5 use and conflicts «�ith ��<�rl�in� 5til�cture 5no«� remo��<�l <�re<�5_ thi5 ide<� «�<�5 deemed to be infeasible. The �oal of removin� lo<�din� from the e<�5t enti�� to LionShe<�d in order to improve �afen� and the o��erall pedestrian elperience remains. Loadin� for businesses in the eastern end of Lionshead can be accommodated from the nublic loadin� spaces located «�ithin the Arrabelle �roject. �.7.3.2 Lifthouse Lodge Alle�- This alle�• accesses the Lifthouse lodge. Vail 21, and the Lionshead Arcade. If redevelopment occurs along this corridor, the elisting tiervice and deli��erti� functions should be redesigned to meet the parameters outlined in section 4.7.1 and to permit a clear fire lane. �.7.3.3 Vail Associates Core Site As the single largest tier� ice traffic generator in Lionshead, the Vail Associates core site redevelopment (Arr<�belle) ��ill provide for its o��n service and deli�erv needs. In addition„�he proiect «_ill ��ro�_ide a minimum_ ,- ot three lo<�din� 5��<�ce5 <�nd u�� to 5il lo �din� spaces a� ailable tor public u5e. These s�<�ce5 «�ill ��ro��ide lo<�din� f<lcilities for properties in Lionshead th<�t do not h<��e on-5ite lo<�din� canabilities. c �.7.3.� Landmark To�i•nhomes Alle�- The elisting alle�• south of the Landmark To�jnhomes is utilized as a deli� er�• � ehicle staging area, but this acti� it�• iti strictiv illegal. This alle�• is the onl�• dedicated fire access corridor into Lionshead from the �j est and is not ��ide enough to accommodate service iraffic ��ithout blocicing the �ire lane. If the north dati� lot �ervice center is consiructed, it is recommended that a ne�� ervice corridor in this area i�ot be consiructed. Ho��°ever, in the event that the north dati� lot site is not developed, anti� ne�� sen�ice corridors in this area must conform to the parameters outlined in section 4.7.1 and must not compromise the fire and emergenc�• � ehicle access into the Lionshead core. �.8 Parking Parking is a critical component in a miled-use resort en� irotunent such as Lionshead, and ati�• efforts to enhance this component should adhere to the follo��ing goals and guidelines: a. Par�kh�g n�ust be suJJrcrei�t to n�eet den�ai�d Correctiv assessing parking demand in an en� irotunent such as Liotishead is difficult but eltremel�• important 0� erestimatitig 4-31 Deleted: the inelauaiaiti plans pre �ented to the �' ail To��n c Jomicil bv �`ail Associates dtu-ing the master plainiing proce�s aidicated that one additional public use loading dock could be designed into the project. Deleted: ¶ ¶ <g�> � parking demand can be as damaging as underestimating demand due to the eltreme elpense of parking space (especiall�• if stnactured) in a real estate en�ironment such as the Vail Valley�. Lilce��ise, parlcing is a large consumer of ground and should be designed to occup�• as little real estate as possible. In tight margin de� elopments such as mid-range hotels and locals/emplo�•ee housing, the elpense of parking can be the deciding factor as to the economic viabilitti� of the project Due to these atiributes of parlcing, it is important that tr�ire den�ai�d, or desrr�ed den�ai�d, be distinguished from actual irsage. For elample, the "free after three" program currentl�• in place for the To�jn of Vail parking stnactures has undoubtedly� increased the usage of these siructures during the evening hours (the Lionshead siructure �illed in the evening for the first time in 1998). Ho��°ever, there has not been a corresponding increase in sales tal re� enue. �j hich �j as the original intent of "free after three". (Note- concrete studies regarding the utilization of the "free after three" program have not been conducted and it is sironglti� recommended that this occur if the program is to continue). It is hti�pothesized that a significant portion of people utilizing the free parlcing program are in fact emplo��ees or people that ��ould have used tr�ai�srt or other� n�eai�s of access if the parlcing ��ere not as readil� available. In other ��ords, parlcing usage often ��ill rise to fill the available space, but the profile of the user mati� not be ��ho the parlcing ��as intended for. To be concise, the parlcing �upplti� in Lionshead and the To��n of Vail needs to not oniti� meet the demand, it needs to meet the desrr�ed demand and should be siructured or programmed in such as �� ati� to do so. Parking is important, but too elpensive and land consuming to be provided ��ithout solid reasoning. b. Par�kh�g shoirld r�elate to pedestr�rai� crr�cirlatroi� ai�d desrr�ed pori�ts of access to the pedestr�rai� cor�e. A primary� goal of redevelopment in Lionshead is to increase the qualitti� of the pedesirian connections into the retail/ pedestrian core and through it to the ski �•ard. An�• ne�j public parking must ha� e a strong and coti� enient relationship to this primary� de�tination. Ho�� ever, parlcing should not use prime development sites and does not ha� e to be immediatel�• acijacent. Par�kr»g rs oi�ly oi�e par�t of ai� over�all access str�ategy. Public parlcing is verti� important in bringing guests to Lionshead, but siructured parlcing is elpensive. The cost of structured parking toda�• ranges from 20.000 to 30.000 dollars per space, so other means of access should be carefull�• cotisidered first. Possible alternati� es iticlude ati etiliaticed tratisit tivstem, more convenient drop-off facilities, a reduction in required parlcing ratios for certain uses (such as emplo�•ee and locals housing), off-site and remote parking, and parking disincenti� es that discourage dri� ing. d. Par�kh�g shoirld be vrsirally h�coi�sprciroirs. Parlcing should be structured belo�� ground �j hene� er possible. Surface parking areas should be hea� il�• screened �j ith landscaping. berms, and �j alls. Elpanses of asphalt should be internapted �j•ith islands of landscaping or replaced �j ith pedestrian qualit� pa� ing materials. Surface parking areas should be a� oided in or near the retail pedesirian core area. Although siructured parking mati� be more desirable � isuall�•, it must be properl�• desigtied so as not to detract from the �aest's arri� al elperience. C'. PGi'kll9S� YC'L(Zlli'C'771C'19iS S�1021%L� 190i C019SiliZliC' Gl9 211919C'CC'SSGi�' L�lSl19CC'19iNC' i0 i'C'L�C'VC'%0�7771C'19i. A thorough revie�� of the current parlcing pati�-in-lieu code and parlcing ratio requirements is recominended. Gi� en the abo� e discussions it is important that parking requirements 4-32 accuratelti� meet the irue parking demand of ne�� development and redevelopment For elample, a stated goal of the masterplan is to encourage, facilitate, and pro� ide incenti� es for the elpansion of ground le��el retail in Lionshead. While this elpanded retail ��ill lilcelti� represent some le� el of incremental increase to public parking demand in Lionshead, this demand needs to be accuratelti� understood so the parlcing pati�-in-lieu fee does not malce the retail elpatisioti economicall�• ut�teasible. The follo�j ing recommendations for parking deal �j ith elisting parking that ma�• be displaced by� development, private residential/ lodging parking, public parking suppl�� and demand, and parking for locals/ emplo�•ee housing. �.8.1 Potential Displacement of Existing Parking The ground rules for the Lionshead master plan mandate no net loss of parlcing as a result of redevelopment Properties potentiallti� affected bti� this policti� include: �.8.1.1 North Da�- Lot The north day� lot (o��ned bti� Vail Associates) has approlimatelti� lOSt �-- For�„atted: indent: �ert: iz6 pt parking tipaces, all utilized b�• Vail Associates emplo�•ees. Parking on this site ser� es mountain �j orkers. Vail Associates office persotuiel, and emplo�•eeti � isiting from the compati�• headquarters in A� on. Because much of the current Vail Associates office space in Lionshead �jill be relocated ��hen the site is redeveloped, parking demand on the north dav lot mav also decrease. To facilitate de� elopment of the site as a public transit center, it may� be desirable to relal the parlcing requirement if it can be demonsirated that future demand ��ill decrease. 4.8.1.2 West Dav Lot The �jest da�• lot is also o�jned b�• Vail Associates and is utilized primaril�• b�• mountain based Vail Associates emplo�•ees. This site offers the possibilitti� of a higher-return development opportunity� that mav malce other less profitable �j est end de� elopments feasible, and its elisting use for parlcitig iti � irtuall�• certain to chatige. It is not anticipated that the emplo�•ee base utilizing this surface lot �j ill decrease: therefore, all the current parking (approlimatel�• 160 spaceti) �j i11 ha� e to be replaced. �.8.1.3 Charter Bus Parking Lot The charter bus parlcing area on the east end of the Lionshead parlcing siructure is the proposed location for a future Vail ci��ic/communitti� center. The propertti� is eliremelv valuable to the communitv, and its current utilization as a parking lot is not its highest and best use. Alternate locations for charter bus parlcing include the Ford Parlc parlcing lot and a do��n-� alleti� site. A drop-off point for the buse� ��ill still be necetitiarti� and is recominended as a component of the proposed transit center on the north day� lot. �.8.2 Residential Properties 4-33 As a polic�•, all residential properties should pro� ide their o�j n parking �j ithin their propertti� according to elisting To��-n of Vail regulations and the parameters described abo� e. �.8.3 Public Parking Public parking in Lionshead toda�• consists of the Lionshead parking stnacture. �jhich has a capacit�• of approlimatel�• 12()0 � ehicles. �.8.3.1 Existing Parking Shortfall The 1991 Vail Transportation Master Plan suggested a to��n-��ide pealc period parking shortfall of �00 spaces. O� erflo�j � olumes are elperienced approlimatel�• 20-30 da� ti per �•ear. �.8.3.2 Potential Ne�i• Parking Demand See appendil A, traffic impact stud�•. �.8.3.3 Potential Ne�i• Parking Sites To respond to the projected parlcing demand increase discussed in the traffic study�, it is stronglti� recommended that all to��n-��ide parlcing opportunities be elamined or re-elamined prior to any� �inal planning or parlcing construction. Specific public parking opportunities in Lionshead include: a. Lionshead Parking Stnacture The elisting Lionshead parking stnacture is a logical location for elpanded public parlcing because it is already� o��-ned bti� the To��-n of Vail. Also, the siructure is convenientlti� located bet��een the proposed civic center on the east and the main portal to the Lionshead pedestrian mall on the ��est. No other location offers � isitors such ease of access. A self-� entilating split deck stnacture, the garage has sil half decks, each holding approlimatelti� 2�0 vehicles (1,200 spaces in total). The addition of one complete le��el ��ould increase the siructure bti� 400 �paces, t��o complete ne�j le� els b�• 800 spaces. Sno�� removal i� an issue in the addition of ne�� decics. The top decic of the siructure is cleared manuallti� ��ith tront-end loaders. Additional decic� ��ill malce it impossible to continue this method, as the internal dimensions of the siructure ��ill not accominodate front-end loaders. In addition, the construction of a ne�� deli��erti� staging area on the ��est end of the siructure �j ill remo� e the sno�j storage area pretientl�• used. Alternati� es include heating the upper decic, providing for an alternate sno�� removal access road to the upper decic, and consiruction of a roof over the entire siructure. Public input during the master plan process has indicated the importance of the eatit�j ard � ie�j , across the top of the parking stnacture, to�j ard the Vail Village as motorists tra��el east along the South Frontage Road and I-70. Future elpansion plans of the Lionshead parking siructure should consider the potential impacts elpansion could ha� e on this � ie�j plane. Also an 4-34 issue is the necetitiar�• stnactural reinforcement of the elisting facilit�• to support the ��eight of additional decics. b. West Lionshead The construction of a ne�� public parlcing facility� at the ��est end of Lionshead has been a planning consideration since the completion of the Vail Transportation Master plan in 1991. This site is currently undeveloped (elcept for the Vail Associates maintenance �•ard) and is large enough to meet projected parlcing demand. It is ��°ell located in relation to the potential ne�j eastbound I-70 access ramps. The � iabilit�• of a ne�j public parking facilit�• in this location �j ould be enhanced b�• bringing lift ser� ice to this area. The constnaction of a ne�j public parking facilit�• �jould address the elistitig deficietic�• of off-street parlcitig oti peak da�•s and the shiftitig demand of parlcing created by� the iniroduction of a ne�� slci lift in West Lionshead. It is anticipated that the ne�� public parlcing siructure ��ould contain a approlimatel�• 400 public parking tipaces. �jhich �jould be in elcess of ati�• parking requirements generated b�• proposed de� elopment. The update of the Vail Transportation Plan should provide �inal direction on the location and quantitti� of additional public parlcing spaces in the To��n of Vail. The location of additional public parlcing should consider ��here parlcing is most optimal for both guests and emploti�ees. ti�ear round utilization, mountain operations, and o��erall iraffic circulation. Given the location for this parking facility, it had been assumed that regular transit or shuttle ser� ice �j ould be necestiar�• because of its distance from the retail core area and the slci �•ard (greater thati a 1200-foot �j allcitig radius). Ho��°ever, the location of the parlcing siructure ��ould be prolimate to the ne�� lift and as such the need for regular shuttle tiervice ��ould be minimized. Ho�j•e� er, some pro� isions for bus stops and/or a transit facilit�• should be considered for the parlcing siructure. 4-35 � ��Y i : � � ' ��'�'i �` ` r� �� Y 7 � . 1 *� r M �rr L � � l��.+Y rw��' S �' �� w � • +• �� r ��.�� . �, , � �; � _�`--� � L �► 'r '*- .� i I 4' , ._ '�I -� � �� POTENI�AL 3UQ SPACE PEA PLAT£ fiARKING STRLICiVRE FO�TPRINL ON 1�7E5T DAY LOT MAiN'FA[N F.�CTS'flriG FOREST R�Ab AI,ICiiYH�I�'[�iT � P(}TENT'LlL 1NCRES5/EGRE55 YdIIVT SANI'PATiQN PT�lNI' '��- � ` �� . � �. � _ ~ VrOK4 �r �,�/�' 1w ~� L�� ~ ` � 7 l�L�� Y .N � ry � .. � 5 �� Y �V V► �r . �. � l `"'� � � � �r � ~• 1 � � � �1 l'iy ,� L � - �� y4L� S.. �ti� .�� , w�'� � �/ '�' �_ + �'i! �j *� ' ..r � � • #� �" �� • J j • . • � � � i. . � - �:.� -,�. � w . + ''J � •1 �'4 . J 1 �' � � � • � '. � � ` r' � � � u v�~ � �� r � � ��yr �� AOTEN7IAL IC+IGRESSlEGRE55 P[}IIKT PO'I'ENTIAL 49q SPACE PER PLATE PARKIhiG 5'E'[tUGTC�itE FQ4TPRINT PC1TEl�1'ITAL TRANSIT PICK-UPIDRQP-QFF PUINC Fiqure 4-14 -Wesr l iDnshe�i Pmk�ng 5fnecrure Opparruniries 4-36 �.8.� Parl.ing for Emplo�-ee Housing The unit-to-parking space ratio for emploti�ee housing should be reduced to malimize the housing opportunities in ��est Lionshead. During the master planning process, the Vail To��n Council toured several emploti�ee housing compleles in Key�stone Resort that averaged 25 cars per bed (one parlcing space per four-bed unit). Most of these compleles at Key�stone are removed trom the core and depend on a bus irantiit �ti�stem to carr�• emplo�•ees to and from �jork. Yet. Ke�•stone propert�• managers ha�e not obser� ed a parking shortage. Like�j•ise, at the Ri� ers Edge emplo�•ee housing project in Avon, a parlcing ratio of .75 cars per bed has been more than adequate and the parlcing lot is underutilized. �.9 Housing Recent communit�• tiur� e�•s and grass-roots planning efforts such as Vail Tomorro�j ha� e identified the lack of locals housing as the most critical issue facing the Vail communit�•. Earl�• in the Liotishead master platitiitig process. �j est Liotishead �j as identified as an opportutiit�• area to implement some of the communin�'s housing goals, particularlti� relating to emploti�ee housing. These opportunities and associated issues are outlined belo��. �.9.1 No Net Loss of Emplo�-ee Housing Ground rule number tive of the master plan states that there shall be no net loss of emploti�ee housing in Lionshead as redevelopment occurs. �.9.2 VisualIssues The financial realities of affordable housing often require cost reducing measures. generall�• in� ol� ing the qualit�• of detailing, planning, and architectural design. Ui� en the strong desire to make these housing projects feasible, it is recommended that some latitude be granted to affordable housing developers. Ho�� ever, it is also important that financial realities ��ol be used as an elcuse to produce unsightl�•, poorl�• designed. substandard products. Emploti�ee housing does not need to match the architectural sophistication of a five star resort development, but it does need to be good quality� construction and design. Rivers Edge in Avon is a good elample of an atiracti��e y�et affordable emploti�ee housing project. �.9.3 Polic�- Based Housing Opportunities The first means of implementing housing goals in Lionshead is through polrcy based requirements such as the emploti�ee generation ordinance currently� being pursued bti� the Vail To��n Council. As required bti� a future ordinance, all development and redevelopment projects, as a prerequisite to project appro��al, should provide housing for emploti�ees generated and to the eltent possible this housing should be located in the Lionshead area. �.9.� Potential Housing Sites Follo�j ing are specific sites that ha� e been identified as suitable for locals and emplo�•ee housitig (see Map W). 4-37 �.9.�.1 South Face of the Lionshead Parl:ing Structure The south face of the Lionshead parlcing structure ��as identitied by� the Lionshead master platuiing team, the public input "�jish lisY' process, and the Vail Tomorro�� process as a potential location for housing. Depending on building height, this location could support t��o to three levels of housing located above a ground floor level of retail and commercial space. Se� eral platuiing issues are associated �j ith this site. First, because the siructure ��ill front the East Lionshead Circle pedesirian corridor, the architectural quality� and relationship to the street and pedesirian en� ironment �j ill be � er�• important. Strict standards of unit upkeep �j ill ha� e to be enforced. Second, ati�• housing units at this location �j ill be required to parlc in the Lionshead parlcing structure, but unit size and location should allo�� the parlcing ratio to be lo��er than that of a tti�pical one or t��o bedroom unit Third, it is recominended that the height of this potential development be limited so that mountain vie��s from the top decic of the parlcing structure are not blociced. Lastlti�, the siructural issues relating to an additional parlcing decic should be coordinated ��ith any� south face development scenario. 4.9.4.2 Top Deck of the Lionshead Parl�ing Structure The upper decic of the Lionshead parlcing siructure has also been identified as a potential location for housing. Although the parlcing siructure does offer a large area, tie� eral critical platuiing considerations must be taken into account. a. Par�kh�g I.ssues The most important future use of the Lionshead parlcing facilifi is expai�ded pirblrc par�kh�g. No housing scenarios should be pursued before assuring that public parlcing needs have been met In addition, housing on the siructure must provide its o��n parlcing: there should be no net loss of elisting or future public parlcing on the structure. b. Str�uctur�all.ssues Engineering studies conducted during the master planning process indicate that the parlcing siructure cai� accommodate future elpansion above the elisting upper decic, but not ��ithout siructural reinforcement Any� housing on top of the structure must talce into account the structural loading of the ne�� development and the accompati�•ing cost implications. c. Vrsuall.ssues Because housing on top of the structure ��ill be highlti� ��isible, it ��ill have to adhere to the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines (see chapter 8) and provide for ongoing maintenance. Also, the ��ie�� of the mountains across the top of the parlcing siructure is an important part of the arrival elperience for � isitors and contributes significantl�• to the Lionshead image and 4-3 R character. Anti� housing on the parlcing siructure should endeavor not to block this � ie�j completel�•. I �.9.�.3 West Lionshead West Liotishead iticludes the Vail Associates Ser� ice Yard. Hol�• Cross site. Vail Professional Building site. Cascade Crossings site. Glen L�•on Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle Ri� er Water and Satiitatioti site. All redevelopment in West Lionshead ��ill need to conform to the To��n's housing policies and requirements. In order to create acti� in� and vibrancti� in West Liotishead it is appropriate to iticlude some dispersed emplo�•ee housing opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed de� elopments in the area consistent �j ith these policies. Perhaps the most promising locations to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and to conform to the To��-n's housing policies and requirements for ne�� emploti�ee housing generation in Lionshead are the North Da� Lot. Vail Astiociates tier� ice �•ard, and Hol�• Cross site. Ho�j°e� er. housing is not the oniti� use these three propertieti ��ill need to support. �.9.�.� Red Sandstone Parking Area The parlcing lot and To��n of Vail iransit stop at the base of the Red Sandstotie Elementar�• school �j ere identified as a potential site for emplo�•ee or locals housing because of its prolimity� to the elementarti� school, the I-70 pedestrian o� erpass and the transit stop. Ho�j e� er, the access (� ehicular and pedestriati), safet�• and futictiotial programmitig tieeds of the elementar�• school must take priorit� in anti� potential housing development scenario. �.9.�.� Old To�i•n Shops The Old To�jn Shops, located just �j est of the Vail sanitation plant. �j ere identi�ied as potential emploti�ee housing locations during the master planning process. There are, ho�j•e� er, other significant demands on this site, including potential elpansion of the sanitation plant and the need for a ne�j sno�j cat mountain access route from the Vail Associates tier� ice �•ard. In addition, the presence of the sanitation plant on one side and the elisting gas station on the other reduces the desirabilitti� of this location for emploti�ee or locals housing. �.9.�.6 North Da�- Lot The North Day� lot is considered to be the preferred location for a significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the Sunbird affordable houtiing project and pro��ide houtiing for ne�� employ ee generation Additionall� , it �_- �eieted: Ti�e No� ri� na� Lor ��a� ai�o t-------- mati� be necessarti� to develop a higher revenue-generating product on a 1eeC� r° �°°°"""°`��re � r'`""'r 0e1re1 °" the grotuid level of the development site. portion of the Vail Associates tier�ice �•ard. Hol�• Cross. Vail Professional Building, and Cascade Crossing sites in order to defra�• the cost of road and infrastnacture impro� ements. 4-39 In planning the site, the follo��ing issues need to be considered. While it is important that buildings here be � itivall�• consistent �j ith the o� erall character of Lionshead, the desire to malimize the housing potential ma�• malce appropriate the follo��ing deviations from standard development parameters: a. Densit�• The site offers a utiique opportutiit�• to achie� e significant densit�•. It is recommended that the standards for densit�• (units per acre) be increased at this location to allo�� for a greater number of emploti�ee housing units. While it is important that buildings here be � isuall�• consititent �j ith the o� erall character of Lionshead, the desire to malimize the housing potential mav make appropriate the follo��ing deviations from standard de� elopment parameters. Building Height for Emploti�ee Housing It mati� be appropriate to allo�� for a greater overall building height than is other��ise allo��ed under the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines. Any� increase in building height ��ill need to be revie��ed on 1 C1Se h� C1Se h1S1S h� t�le TO\3'tl Ot �%111, 1t1C� 1t1�' e\et1tU11 hU11C�1t1� �lel��lt \\'ljl Stljl t1eeC� t0 he \ 1tiU111� 1��t'O�t'11te tOt' t�11S lOCltlOtl. Y 1t'liltl� It mati� be appropriate to reduce the parlcing requirements for emploti�ee housing at this location gi� en the sites prolimit�• to transportation facilities, jobs, and pedestrian routes. In consideration for reducing emplo��ee parlcing for the housing provided on this site, parlcing for other emploti�ees of the o��ner provided on this site should be considered. Elcetis parking ma�• be used to satitif�• the no net loss of parking polic�• or for future parlcing requirements of other development on the propertti�. Site Co� erage and Landscape Area and Setbacks Consideration should also be gi� en to increasing site co� erage and reducing setbacks and landscape area in order to malimize the amount of emploti�ee housing on the site and/or due to impacts associated ��ith the development of a public transportation facilin� on the property�. With ati�• de� iation to de� elopment standards prescribed in the master plan and zoning regulations, consideration of impacts should be afforded to the neighboring residential uses to the North Day� Lot Anv design ��ith such de� iationti �j i11 need to be sentiiti� e to creating good designs �j ith mitigation measures such as heated side�j alks and �j ell planned landscape materials. Additionallti� due to impacts from the To��n's dispersed iransportation center on neighboring residential uses, mitigation measures should be provided to buffer and screen residential uses. e. Encroachments on To��n Land 4-40 t--- Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt, First line: 0 pt The To��n of Vail o��-ns a small parcel of land on the north side of the north dati� lot ��hich accominodates the pedesirian bridge over the interstate high�j•a�•. This land �jas dedicated to the To�jn b�• Vail Associates in 1976. In order to allo�� for more efficient lati�out and development of emploti�ee housing on the site and/or the dispersed iransportation facilitv, the To��n should give consideration to allo��ing development of emploti�ee housing and/or iransportation uses on this parcel of land as part of the development of the north day� lot. �.10 Gate�i•a�-s, Landmarks, and Portals The lack of spatial hierarch�• or organizational clarit�• is a fundamental problem in the Lionshead pedestrian and � ehicular net�j ork toda�•. This section discusses the need to create a Set'leS Ot �1te\\ 1� S, �Ol"�115, 11t1C�lri1t'liS 1t1C� USetUl �Uh11C S�1CeS t�11t \3'ljl 1t1Ct'e1Se 1t1C� et1�11t1Ce the character and identity� of the pedesirian environinent. �.10.1 Gate�i•a�-s and Portals Gate�� avs and portals are elements that signifti� important points of ei�try and tr�ai�srtroi� and �erve to reinforce the identitti� and functionalitti� of both. Theti� are ai�i�oia�cen�ei�ts of direction and relati� e importance. Gate�j a�•s can be created using building forms. landscaping, pa� ing patterns, or signage. Portals and gate�j a�•s are discussed in the architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8). The creation of gate�j a�•s and portals is encouraged as a basic component of rede� elopment, etipeciall�• in transition areas bet��een different don�ari�s, or public, semi-public, and private areas. A change in the hierarchti� of the surrounding environment should be announced and ��ell delineated. There are se� eral critical locatiotis �j here gate�j a�• and portals tieed to occur (see Map R). �.10.1.1 Vehicular Gate�i•a�-s Because the majorit�• of people coming to Lionshead arri� e b� � ehicle, it is important that the vehicular arrival points announce and help establish the identit�• of Lionshead. The t�j o primar� � ehicular gate�j a�•s are the east and ��est boundaries of the studti� area on South Frontage Road (see Map R). Landscaping, signage, and the adjacent buildings should all cominunicate to motorists that the�• ha� e entered the Liotishead resort area. Secondar�• � ehicular gate�j a�•s include all of the cross-streets that access Lionshead from the frontage road. These intersections should have a consistent landscape treatment and � isible directional signage. A consistent signage pacicage announcing the lodging destinations on each sireet should be an integral component of South Frontage Road improvements. �.10.L2 Pedestrian Portals/ Gate�i•a�-s Four primar�• pedestrian portals are critical to establishing the character and identity� of Lion�head (see Map T): 1) the pedesirian entn' on the ��est end of the parlcing structure: 2) the top of the grade iransition �rom the north day� lot into the retail mall: 3) the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place at the ��estern end of the retail mall: and 4) the iransition bet�j een the ski �•ard and the retail mall. 4-41 4.10.2 Landmarks A landmark is a significant architectural element that all the � isitors to Lionshead can identify� and remember. Landmarlcs �ignifti� important points of entrti�, turning points and critical intersections in the pedestrian net�j ork, as �j e11 as detitinations and � isual reference points. The single landmarlc in Lionshead todav is the Gondola clocic to��er, �j hich �j ill be replaced �j ith the Vail Associates core site rede� elopment. Appropriate locations for ne�j landmarks in Lionshead are the east pedestrian portal, the central t'et111 1ri111 1C��1Cetlt t0 t�le 1ri11t1 �eC�eStt'11t1 �11Z1, 1t1C� t�le \3'eSt �eC�eStt'11t1 �Ot"t11 1C��1Cetlt to the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. In addition, the potential civic center complel at the east end of the parlcing siructure should function as a significant architectural landmark for the east end of Lionshead. 4.11 Public Art Through the Art in Public Places board, the To��n of Vail has long recognized the importance of public art in pedestrian environments. Future development and redevelopment projects in Lionshead, especiall�• projects impacting the retail mall and primar�• pedestrian en� ironments. should seelc to incorporate public art according to the To��n of Vail Art in Public Places Master Plan (not adopted as of the ��riting of this document). Pedestrian circulation sti�stems, portals and gate�j a�•s, landmarks, pedestrian plazas and architecture all present opportunities to incorporate public art. 4.12 Youth Recreation Throughout the masterplan process there ��as public input regarding the need for both indoor and outdoor non-slcier related recreation opportunities for children and y�outh. Since the removal of the plati�ground south of Gore Creelc in 1995, the oniti� such activities include the Vail Associates putt-putt golf course and the open plati� �ield of the �lci ti�ard. As the rede� elopment of Liotishead progresses the creation of a programined childreti's pla�• area should be a cominunitti� prioritti�. Programmatic components of such as pla�� area could include "tot-loY' pla�• equipment, a � olle�•ball court, s�j ing tiets, and creati� e pla�• stnactures. Landscaping, benches, and picnic tables should also be integrated into the design such a pla�• area. The location of such a pla�• area �jill need to be readil�• accessible from the Lionshead pedesirian mall area and the Gore Creelc recreation path, and ��ill require good southern solar elposure. In addition to the plati� area described above, the potential of integrating children's pla� areas into the Lionshead pedestrian retail mall should be considered �j hen impro� ements to the mall are made. Good elamples of such pla�• areas can be found in the Aspen. Brecicenridge, and Boulder pedesirian retail disiricts. �.13 Li��e Beds The maintenance, pretien�ation, and enhancement of the live bed base are critical to the future success of Lionshead and as such, special emphasis should be placed on increasing the number of live beds in Lionshead as the area undergoes redevelopment The Lionshead area currentlti� contains a large percentage of the To��n's overall lodging bed base. The bed base in Lionshead's consists of a � ariet�• of residential and lodging products including hotels. condominiums, timeshares and h�•brids of all three. The � ast majorit�• of li� e beds in Lionshead are not accommodation units in hotels, but instead, in d��elling units in residential condominiums such as the Vail 21, Treetops, Antlers Lodge, Lion Square Lodge, Lifthouse 4-42 Lodge, Landmarlc To��er and To��nhomes, Lionshead Arcade, and Montaneros, all of ��hich have some form of rental/propertti� management program that encourages short term rental of d��elling unit� ��hen the o��ners are not in residence. It has been the elperience in Lionshead that condominium projectti ��hich include a voluntarti� rental management program have occupancti� rates ��hich elceed the occupancti� rate of hotel products, and therefore tend to provide more live beds and produce more lodging tal revenues to the To��n. Applications for ne�j de� elopment or rede� elopment �j hich maintain, preser� e, and enhance the li� e bed base in Lionshead ha� e a significantl�• greater chance of appro� al in the de� elopment re� ie�j process than those ��hich do not. �.13.1 Li��e Bed Definition Pursuant to Polic�• Objecti� e 2.3.3, li� e beds (and �j arm beds) are defitied as residential or lodgitig rooms or utiits that are designed for occupatic�• b�• � itiitors. �aests. indi� iduals, or families, on a short term rental basis. A li� e bed ma�• include the follo��ing residential products: accominodation units, fractional fee club units, lodge d��elling units, timeshare units, attached accommodation units (i.e., locic-off units), and d��elling unit� ��hich are included in a voluntarv rental management program and a� ailable for short term rental. 4.13.2 Location of Li��e Beds Live beds should be located in Lionshead pursuant to the Lionshead Miled Use 1 and 2 zone districts. All propertie� ��ithin Lionshead, ��hen developing or redeveloping and providing ne�� residential or lodging products, should provide live beds as de�ined herein. �.13.3 Hotel-t�-pes of Ser��ices and Amenities To aid in the furtherance of Policy� Objective 2.3.3 of the Plan, the creation of additional li� e beds should include hotel-t�•pes of tier� ices and amenities. Such tier� ices and amenities mati� include, but not be limited to, the operation of a front deslc, registratioti/retier� atioti capabilities, recreatiotial ametiities, guest drop-off, oti-site matiagement, etc. These t�•pes of tien ices and ametiities iti multiple famil�• residential d�j ellings �j i11 increase the likelihood that the d�j elling unitti �j i11 be made a� ailable for short term occupancti� and help to promote improved occupancti� rates. �.13.� Re��ie�i• of Ne�i• De��elopment and Rede��elopment Projects The Platuiing and En� irotunental Commission shall consider the policies and direction gi� en b�• this Plan �j ith respect to li� e beds �j hen re� ie�j ing ne�j de� elopment and redevelopment projects in Lionshead. Applications for ne�� development or rede� elopment shall maintain the li� e bed base iti Liotishead. Applicatiotis for tie�j de� elopment and rede� elopment �j hich enhance the li� e bed base ha� e a significantl�• greater chance of approval in the development revie�� process than those ��hich do not. A proposal's adherence to the policies contained in the adopted master plan ��ill be one of the factorti anal�•zed b�• staff, the Platitiitig and Eti�irotimental Commission (PEC). the Design Re��ie�� Board (DRF3), and the To��-n Council (as applicable) in determining ��hether to approve or disapprove the speci�ic proposal. 4-43 Page 11: [1] Deleted 03/11/2010 1:34:00 PM to the proposed North Day Lot, the Lionshead parl�ing structure, and West Lionshead. This will provide a Lionshead connection between the regional transit system and the Town of Vail transit system. In addition, visitors and employees coming to Lionshead by regional bus will arrive at a defined portal instead of the current "bacic door" on Lionshead Place. Finally, this will remove the large regional buses from West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. It may be possible to locate elements of a regional transit stop in the West Lionshead area in conjunction with a new slci lift and parlcing facility. However, given its location on the periphery of Lionshead, this area may not be the most viable location for a regional transit stop. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for slcier drop-off, private shuttle vans and Town of Vail in-town buses should be included in the design of the slci lift and parlcing facility. In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town initiated a development competition for the Lionshead Parlcing Structure redevelopment, which would include a transit facility. It is anticipated that the Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parlcing Structure redevelopment process will provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility and/or the type of transit facilities that may be necessary in West Lionshead. Page 11: [2] Deleted 03/11/2010 1:43:00 PM The existing bus stop at Concert Hall Plaza is underutilized and is too close to the transit stop at the Marriott. Page 29: [3] Deleted 04/07/2010 12:54:00 PM . -� �- � � . � � 'i L� ' `1 �ii I ` 1 � � 1. � �3, 4 ' r ~r��r ~ �', -� ' ' _ j �r• �. _-r r y r� � '� _ . . t# -- - --' V ' ~ 1Jr �� . � j�t�, • y - '- .- - � .� � w `n��^ --• _'� ^.�F f v ,} r ' �..r � � . i:; ;I� �- - • i 1� ...� ,- . . . - - _ •�'�.'�,�-� � .. . -- � , . .- '* - - ' � .r�� , `�� - � f � �'�. � fr , . . . � . - '� �5 �� r . y . ^F . • { [ r • % _ ` , � . . - � �. 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This concept is fully discussed in chapter five. Page 31: [4] Deleted 04/07/2010 12:55:00 PM I�A,NO$C}�PE SCR�EI�TIi+1G LICi3+15��EAD �ARl�iiwlC'� 5TRUCTUR� � ��r �ucx �u� s�acE STAGn+IG AREA r f V�{1 A� `J'7.J Sr+f4�L� S'I'ORAGE BUII.DING �POT�`IAL kTiDEVLOP�riE1VT �F �5�'ITr1G PARKING DECI� µ ,}�_ , � � � , � � � �i � � - � a:a r Y � � � e . f� ��'!'L� _ +.r}�Y � �+� �� *� I�� .r. l � � � - �' � �� - � � � . �, 4� � - ��_ __= �� . , : , �� .. ��-�- � � � � .. . � � ' �+ � � �'`. ��. - This drawing to be - . - = deleted in final draft � of revisions :`� � . �. � �f. . � �_� � �- - � � " '�� . �f ` � s _ _—�ti � _ � � �� r � f�� . —�� . � ,``��♦ ..ti = �-�e �r-.r.• '� � '�' - I}�ICATED LEFTuT[]'R�l LAiw� �.�-TURN ACCET�ltATi�l� LAWE FJgur+e �-II -�t Liaaslsead Ser►+ic�e arad T�eli►�ery Facili�y CHAPTER S: DETAILED PLAN BECOl�Il�IENDATIONS T�11S SeCtlOtl Ot t�le L lOtlS�le1C� M1Stet' �11t1 e111ri1t1eS 1t1C�1\ 1C�U11 �1t'Ce1S 1t1C� �t'OU�S Ot �1t'Ce1S \3'lt�lltl the Lionshead studv area, elcluding the residential properties on the south side of Gore Creelc. The intent of this chapter — and the Master plan a� a��hole - is to identifti� important functional relationships and visual objective� ��ithin the disirict and to propose a frame��orlc for the long-term redevelopment of Lionshead. The document does not intend to limit or eliminate ideas relating to specific parcels: ati�• proposals consistent �j ith this frame�j ork should be considered e� en if the�• are not anticipated in this document The parcels addressed here are organized generall�• from east to �j•est, starting �j ith the civic hub on the eastern end of the parlcing structure. 5.1 Vail Ci��ic Center The proposed Vail civic center complel is comprised of the Vail public libran'. Dobson Ice Arena, and the elisting charter bus parlcing lot at the eastern end of the Lionshead public parlcing siructure (see figure 5-1). At this time, municipal priorities for the development program on this site are uncertain, but potential alternati� es are described belo�j . 5.4.1 History of Vail Ci��ic Center The Vail Ci� ic Center site �j as acquired in the mid 1970's b�• the To�j n of Vail, after the To��n Council rejected a proposal to build a civic center at Ford Parlc. It ��as determined that a civic center required a location adjacent to a major parlcing siructure \3'lt�l \\'1ljiltl� C�1St1t1Ce Ot hOt�l t�le �%111 �%1111�e 1t1C� L lOtlS�le1C�. �1t1Ce t�le 1CC1U1SltlOtl Ot the property� there have been several proposals considered and rejected for the site. There have been three attempts to build a convention center on the charter bus lot site, one including a performing arts center. All three proposals ��ere rejected bti� the electorate. To date, no proposal has met the grand vision for the completion of the Vail Ci� ic Center. 5.4.2 Potential De��elopment Scenarios i7ses suggested during the master planning process include a performing arts center, a conference facilitti�, a communitti� recreation and service center (potentiallti� including the to��n governinent offices), a second ice rinlc connected to Dobson Arena, and a high- tech coti� ention center. Cominunit�• participants elpressed a strong preference for a locall�• rele� ant de� elopment ser� ing the local cominunit�• as �j e11 as destination visitors. With a potential of 50,000 square feet per floor, this site could accommodate a � ariet�• of uses, pro� ided the�• are �j ell designed and integrated. It �j ill be the responsibility� of the To��n of Vail Council to decide upon the development program for use of the ci� ic center site. 5.4.3 Functional Relationships The general goal for this site is to create a sh�gle, cohesrve crvrc cei�ter� from three disparate components (the librarti�, the arena and the bus parlcing lot), using coordinated architectural character and linked public spaces. The ne�j concentration of ci� ic uses can help to connect Lionshead and Vail Village and ��ill become the eastern anchor of Lionshead, connected to the Lionshead pedesirian core by� the parlcing structure and the rede� eloped East Lionshead Circle. Specific platuiing considerations are as follo�j s: �-1 5.1.3.1 Access It ��ill be important that the civic facilities complel be connected to all three circulatioti tiet�j orlcs iti Liotishead: � ehicular, pedestriati, and public tratisit. a. Vehrcirlar� Access ai�d Par�kh�g The Lionshead parking stnacture �j ill be the primar�• means of � ehicular access to this facilit�• for those arri� ing b�• car. A drop-off point could also be developed on the frontage road side of the facilin� (see �igure 5-2), but space is constrained here and better limited to special access needs. The southeast corner of the parking siructure should be converted into a drop-off and arrival point for people ��allcing to and trom their cars. Thi� ��ill be the front door for the majoritti� of people accessing the complel and should be designed to provide convenient vertical access to the interior of the facilin� and the pedestrian plaza on its southern face. The ne�� facility� and Dobson Ice Arena should be cotuiected architecturall�•, allo�j ing � isitors �j ho arri� e � ia the parking stnacture to ha� e a safe, enclosed cotuiection to Dobson (see figure �-3 ). This is particularl�• critical for parents of children attending e��ents at the arena. Although it is possible to create a vehicular drop-off point at the ��estern end of Dobson arena, this is not recominended because it �j ill cot�tlict �j ith ser� ice and tratisit traffic on East Liotishead Circle. If this drop-off is required, it should provide acceti� oniti� for targeted uses. b. Pedestr�rai� Access The primar�• point of pedestrian access to the ne�j ci� ic center complel should be on the south side, at the terminus of East Lionshead Circle. Because pedestrianti �j alking from Vail Village and Lionshead �j ill coti� erge at this point, the facilit�• tieeds a�j ell designed, highl� � isible front entr�• �j ith ample plaza space accessitig both the tie�j ci� ic facilit�• and Dobson Ice Arena (see fi�are �-3). This pedestrian plaza design should pursue incorporating the grade iransition do��-n to the Vail Public Librarv, creating a cohesi� e pedestrian plaza linking all elements of the Vail (;i� ic Center complel (the civic center, Dobson, librarv, and the parlcing siructure). A secondarti� access point should be created on the north side of the ne�� siructure, allo��ing pedesirian access to and through the site from the Vail International condominiums and the pedestrian �� allc��ati� on the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (see �igure 5-3). C. Ti'G19Sli L01919C'Ci1019S Currentiv, the in-to��-n shuttle stop is bet��een Dobson Ice Arena and the Vail public librar�• for both east- and �jestbound buses. A transit stop is also needed adj acent to the ne�� main pedesirian entrti� on the ��est end of Dobson (see fi�are �-3), allo�jing transit riders to access both Dobson and the proposed civic center complel from this point Thi� ��ill allo�� greater flelibilitti� in the iransit tivstem and reduce the potential for conflict bet��een pedestrians, ser� ice � ehicles and trantiit � ehicles on the south side of Dobson. �-2 --L �- �� .. .. ,�L:�.t � - L� `� '" ��. _ � Y � � � �� r•. � ! •- � �.► �ly �y # � r — � � � �j' - �L � � ir+'� ��_ • r } : ■ ■.� � . 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En�ergei�cy Access A ne�� emergenc�� vehicle route (see figure 5-4) ��ill be needed if the eltension of East Lionshead Circle into the Vail International condominiums is closed. It is proposed that this route ��rap around the southeast corner of the civic complel to the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (requiring a stnactural upgrade to the elisting �j alk�j a�• ). This access route must be designed so that it is not blocked bti� deli� erti� vehicle iraffic on the eastern end of the arena. e. Vehrcle Access to Varl Ii�ter�i�atroi�al If the East Lionshead Circle eltension is closed, a ne�j access point from South Frontage Road ��ill be required (delineated in figure 5-2). J: Servrce ai�d Delrvery T�j o ser� ice and deli� er�• points are proposed for the proposed ci� ic center complel. The �irst is located on the southeastern end of Dobson Ice Arena. The second �j ill tier� e the tie�j ci� ic facilit�• from South Frontage Road (see figure 5-2). It is sironglti� recommended that no deliverti� points be constructed that ��ould iniroduce regular service and deliverv iraffic onto East Liotishead Circle or West Meado�j Dri� e. Ser� ice and deli� er�• traffic that wrll i�ot be able to access the site from the South Frontage Road should be distributed equall�• across East Lionshead Circle and West Meado�j Drive. 5.1.3.2 Relationship to East Lionshead Circle The proposed ne�� civic center complel should function as the eastern visual terminus to East Lionshead Circle. The architecture connecting Dobson Ice Arena to the civic center should be integrated into the potential development on the south face of the parking siructure (see section 5.2). The East Lionshead Circle pedesirian en��ironment should have a sirong connection to the pedesirian plaza in front of the civic center complel. 5.1.3.3 Relationship to Dobson Ice Arena Perhaps the most critical functional relationship is the connection of the proposed ne�� siructure to Dobson Ice Arena (see tigure 5-3). Currentlti�, the main pedestrian enirti� to Dobson is the door��ati� on its south face, ��here there are often conflicts ��ith deli�°en' �'ehicles and the iransit buses during times of peak acti��ity�. A common enirti� point on the ��estern end of Dobson can become the ne�� front door to the arena, thus reducing the potential for conflicts on the south side. It can also be designed to provide common lobby�, ticiceting, and concession space for both siructures. There is an opportunity� to make a belo��-grade connection from the common enirti� to the ice level in Dobson. This could malce possible a second sheet of ice or large recreation space in the lo�j est le� el of the ne�j ci� ic center siructure. This ��ould, ho��°ever, require large siructural spans and ��ould be � er�• costl�•. 5-5 5.2 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure The linear strip of land on the south face of the Lionshead parlcing structure (see �igure 5-1) should be considered for the development of retail and oftice space on the ground level and housing for locals on the upper levels (see tigure 6-6). The planning objectives of this potential development are threefold. First, it ��ould energize and vitivallti� upgrade East Lionshead Circle b�• etiliancing pedestrian acti� it�• on the street. Second, it creates the potential for a locall�• accessible retail eti� ironment The To�j n of Vail should consider retaining o�j nership of the ground le� el retaiUoffice space and making it a� ailable to local entrepreneurs and businesses. much in the same �� ati� that deed restricted locals housing is provided in the Vail Commons. Finall�•, this site presents an opportunit�• to locate locals/ emplo�•ee housing con� enientl�• adjacent to the Lionshead pedestrian core. Retail bacic doors and enirances to the residential units in the ne�� development ��ill be accessed from the parking stnacture, and ati�• pri� ate parking associated �j ith these uses �j i11 be in the parlcing siructure. Some of the building'ti �ervice and deliverti� needs mati� handled interior to the parlcing structure, but most ��ill be accominodated in the facilitti� proposed on the ��est end of the parking siructure. East Lionshead Circle ��ould oniti� be used in short-term overflo�� situations. Because of the narro�� depth and small square footage of the cominercial space, it is not anticipated that it �j ill generate the need for larger deli� er�• tnacks. Because the garage is a noti-mechatiical self-� entilatitig stnacture, ati�• ne�j � ertical development must be offset a minimum of ten feet from the face of the elisting siructure. The effect of adjacent development on the ventilation of the parlcing structure must be thoroughlti� e\ 1jU1teC�. �.3 Lionshead Tourist Information Center The Lionshead Tourist Information Center is currently� located just ��est of the entn' to the Lionshead parlcing structure and is accessed directly� off the frontage road. If the enirance to the Liotishead parlcitig stnacture is relocated as sho�jti iti fi�are �-1 this elistitig facilit�• �jill need to be relocated. Potential locations for the center include the Future Vail Civic Center <�nc _,- �eieted: , ti10 paT'1{1Tlg StIl1CtUT'P� _— Deleted: , and �Vest Lionshead. 5.4 Gore Creek Corridor The master plan goals for the Gore Creelc corridor are to protect and enhance its natural beauty� and environment, to connect it to the Lionshead core, and to malce the Gore Creelc recreation path safer and more iti� iting as a patisi� e recreation amenit�•. Specific recommendations for this corridor are as follo�j s 5.4.1 Creation of a Recreation Path Bypass' Around the Ski Yard The elisting Gore Creelc recreation path is discontinuous and confusing. It should be eltended along the creek, under the skier bridge and behind the lift line mazes to form an unbroken streamside trail around the ski �•ard (see figure �-�). Close coordination bet�j een the To�j n of Vail and Vail Associates lift operationti �j i11 be needed for a safe aligtunent in this area. 5-6 cor�nrECrro� ro u�, r �,ao�w i�Ri�P11'A1� b'I[_L4�FE ��$Q� r[� ��1� �� .� �� r�---- -L'-� �� n�s�.*r,�uasi7 eom�c�z�r �3'o vw, e€�a�i� ur�xruer d[}9SOhH". N[C CEN7F.R hdATH PPJlE3T121P�NffRAN&lT ENTRANCE RE7'J1l�,iTi4SJ55NG oN SoLTf71 RACfi OF STRU'S'[JiiE� ' � � I.VtkrE A'. LtUYI�+i � � � � '�'' �� F� '.� k ♦ # 4I-� y�� M1 ~^--' --- 4 �� 1: k V � � ~ T � f ' .t - � -' - I {� �y � 1. � i � . � r�. � � � r . +�_ '! E , ,.. , r■■■■�� r � �� V�4�.. CfYfC C[:N'I'ER � 5�3r(~7� ;'S-- �' ^= �— I � � � ' `-�x� �� - �/� � PhRK3�1C* S�UG7�lRF AR3�1VA� AT�ID i]RDP �FF R'�fA�T�3+F� �e 0. f. GR1�4x?E TR.q1'l5IT!dTi CohiMO2�1 I.o��Y CDNY�CiIId� DoHSON �s.�wft� r�nESZr.wv 1GE.4ii�1AT0 PROP06EDC1VIC�EM'ER ��O�NEG77Ow �'0 EAST NOR7H PEDES7'RlAN EM'RANCF. uai�sxr� rEn�srAUx F'OR7AEI. F�xre }.3 • k'na'7 Caeeln�ad[y Ci�i[' ['.a��r Canimec6au �-7 TRr�YSlT; �MEi�L; EN{;Y VE�DCI.E. i�OC�i'E r�r.5r isot��i �w �r�rt�.+� -l� � � � M1 � �# � �}�'� -.�� ' - . � ' - -��•�. }� ' � � #+1.� -,_ �' - A � �`�� ,}. � . ""' '- ��.��i - � � � } � � �t � �' �� "*'w+`�F �s�� L-�r� - . �i �' � r� �� h'�:~ �~t • *'�' FCHL[C ~ �• . ,. �' #� �` • �,3�RAR�" *,�.4�-, _ � �.� �`:� �� '' � �{ � -7 � � ��y�� • �� F � � I '.* J'*� �� '� �� * � y �`�� r� "� �.�„ � �x �� . • � � �� # .. �`„� � �, L� :: � ooasoma �c� .��r�. � � � �� 4 ~ � � ��. ' i . I • � # � .�� J#. � � . �1i ' �� : � � � ' �� ',. w" - � *''� -- � � �,� �"•} � ' � ; �� ,�. �' � � ��,r � I t ,"� � �� _ �� *- � ' f�� i _ . � � ��+ *�-�Rr� - t..� ti�� 1"'�' �.: ��. . - . -c-i � -� V,+.]'i 1!V'fQtNATIdN.i.L ]t78S{�ti fCE nRF.�k .�hDV.�1L L�-fL]��ACI4�� h�. �i.tr. Lnvr. 5.4.2 Picnic and Seating Areas along the Recreation Path The elisting picnic area on the recreation path behind the Lodge at Lionshead should be significantl�• impro� ed. Bic�•cle racks, ne�j benches and picnic tables, and adequate trash bins should be added. At least t�j o other seating and picnic areas, consistent in design and furnishings �j ith impro� ements at the elisting area, are also recommended. Regular upkeep of the elisting and proposed amenitie� ��ill be required. 5.4.3 Safety Issues The elisting Gore Creek recreation path is a relati� el�• safe en� ironment, but conflicts bet�j een pedestrianti and c� clists �j i11 increase as the popularit�• of bic�•cling gro�j s. A clearlti� delineated bicvcle lane ��ide enough for a bicti�cle ��ith a pull-behind child carrier is needed. The path should be ��ide enough for a cvclist to pass another bicti�cle ��ithout endangering nearbti� pedesirians. The design of the path should eliminate blind cur��e� ��here cvclists riding in opposing directions might collide. The pool decic behind the Antlers presents such a hazard, and all potential measures should be taken to remed�• that situation, including removal or modification of the pool. 5-R �yASSI4F IiECRFAT'.C7N.•T]AIVRE?R�IL P'L'!]ESiiiL�PI ACCE38 74 CREEFC PAGE EXI.STQdG WQQpEN AC7C�SS SRIDi'E t�W GORE CRS.EIC RECRiA7'!RN PeSTH BY-PASS _� _ � �, . �'- - - � � I ��,�.,t _ �� -!#. - �_* , .� . f::� . - . ' �" � � , �' , , " • • - '*,... � • v . 'V� �� - � t:._ a . .. . . , y � �• � � 'sxr ��r _ _ � }�'�� r:� �_ YARI] � _ y��..�� 7Trt �i� v . - �, J� i . � ; . = F�;-�` , •. _ , : -• - +,��:- _ ' . . ; .. y _ :�,�r ,"� ��;.i-- � ' �� - - . , . .� k� �- � ��.-:�-,..= � �r•'�,;%{_ :.L.c` ., . , : ��'� :: � '�- _ �� /T . � +^ � �y� # � • �.�� '' ,s, � . .. . � �� , - r � _, , _ � +,�4 , _ , � E}�:iIN4 G4RE CREEK RECHkr4770N PATH Figwr'r S-3 -Gur ('+'�'r� fFrriavi rnmretiom aod Rerreoiiu� Par6 SyPu.rt �.�.� Lo�i•land Area South of Gore Creek Impro� ements and restoration acti� ities in this section of the Gore Creek corridor are discussed iti chapter four, sectioti 4.3.2. 5.4.5 Re��egetation and Landscaping West of the Sl�i Yard Slope revegetation and landscaping are needed along the ��estern portion of the Gore Creek recreation path. This section. �j hich tra� erses a fill bank abo� e Gore Creek, ma�• ne� er ha� e the forested character of the section east of the tiki �•ard, but it can be greatl�• enhanced bv planting more trees. The focus should be on the more barren north side, �j ith less intentii� e landscaping on the south batilc framing � ie�j s to the creek (see figure 6-4). The added landscaping should be as natural as possible and appropriate for a riparian en� irotunent The use of small undertitor�• plantings that �j ould increase maintenance requirements should be minimized. 5-9 5.5 East Lionshead Bus Drop-off Area This area is an essential pedestrian cotuiection bet�j een the Lionshead parking stnacture and the Liotishead retail mall. The master plan recommends the remo� al of tier� ice and deli� er�• acti� ities, skier drop-off, and shuttle � ans from this area in order to make pedestrian crossing safer. Other impro� ements include: � , - Formatted: Highlight 5.5.1 Pedestrian Connections The pedesirian corridor bet��een the parking siructure and the Lionshead retail mall should be direct and unobsiructed (see figure 5-6). A small volume of vehicular and transit traffic �j ill continue to cross this area, but the space should be redesigned to make it clear that these � ehicles are subordinate to pedestrians. Its design should suggest that cars are h�tr�ud�rs ri� a pedestrrai� spac�e rather than that pedestrians are cros�ing a � ehicular road (as is the case todati�). Techniques to accomplitih thiti goal , Formatted: H�gni�gnt include the elimination of grade separations at the pedesirian crossing, paving patterns ,', Formatted: Not H�gnugnt that differentiate the pedesirian crotiti��allc from the vehicular lanes, and bollards that ,','� �e�eted: �e�r ot delineate vehicular crossing lanes (see figure 5-6). Landscaping mati� be appropriate in ��,'; Formatted: rvot H�gnugnt this plaza, but it must not impede the flo�� of pedesirian iraffic bet��een the parlcing ��,',�% Formatted: rvot H�gnugnt �,� � siructure and the core. � �,' � �eieted: er� �, �� , �� i . i� 5.5.2 Transit Stop %,'`�% i� The transit arrival and dro -off oints should be �e-desi�ned to rovide im roved transit %,,''� %�, P P -P------ P ---- - �, fi�nction5 <�nd <� better ��ede5tri<�n el��erience. w'hile pedesirian and bus conflicts «�ill �; o,' al«�a��s elist �i��en the need for �eo �le to mo� e bet��een the arl-in ,' �" <_ � � p � � �ara�e and the�ast ; � �ii Lionshead porta� sivnificant impro��ements can be made to landsc,a�in� si�ht-lines,�� - --- ---- --- ----- �?<��ement 5urf<�ce5_ <=rades and the aesthetic c�ualitti� of this area. � o � � 5.5.3 Potential Building Infill Site �� At one time the M<�5ter Yl<�n contem��l<�ted «hen the slcier drop-off_and �ervice and �� C�ell\ et'� tUt1Ct10t1S 1t'e t'elri0\ eC� tt'Olri t�le tt'1t1Slt C�t'O�-Ott 1t'e1, t�le tt'1t1Slt StO� 1ri1�" he ` � reduced in size, ��ielding a site suitable for in�ill development This propern- functions as �o�d ri�Tht of-«u�, o�jned b�•_the_To�jn of_Vail._ �-hile ile�elo�iiient_of thiti area «�ould ��otenti<�ll� cre<�te�� sirong gate�� ati�_into the retail core and better definition of the �� pedesirian corridor that connects it to the parking structure_ it «�ould also eliminate the�� o�?�?orh�nit�� for <� 5ofter 1<�nd5c<��ed enti�� into LionShe<�d. Development «�ithin this area `�, «�ould <�150 ��reclude fuh�re transit use� _For these�reasons the �otential_`build to lines�� , at Vai121 and Lionshead Center ha��e been reduced in sco�e to not encroach into To��-n-�� . o«-ned propern�. Refer to Map S for a depiction of these build-to lines. � `�� 5.6 West Face of the Parking Structure �� .This lrea had �re��iousl�� been contemplated as bein� used for loadin� and deli��ei-��. Ho«�e��er _ ` as previousl� mentioned this is not feasible. This area should be pre�erved for sno� stora�e `� and access into the Lionshead Parkin� Shl�cfire. � � h � � � � � � � � � � 5-10 � Formatted: Not Highlight � Deleted: relo�ated slightly° to the east of � flien present lo��tion to remove the exr tmg conYlict with pede- h i�ir crossing $om the paiicing sh2ichu�e. Figtu�e 5-6 dehneates the inoposed ea- t�nd we-tbotuidbus top�.Itsho��-asaigle bu� lane in each direction and a hunaromid with a 50-foot radius. In order to maaitaai the pedestriaii s dominance m this area, westbotuid h�affic leavaig East Lionshead Circle shotild shaie the h-ai�it l�ne and should be requa-ed to stop andwait if the bus is picl�ng up or dropping off pa»engeis.¶ Formatted: Not Highlight Deleted: �V Deleted: i� Deleted: , presents seceial o��o��u��ne�. F��r Deleted: , Deleted: it will enable the creation of Deleted: (i.e. flie possibilit5• of providaig bus hun aintuid in this area) of the Town-owned right-of-way° Deleted: is Deleted: Second, it brings the retail edge closer to East Lionshead Circle, reducaig the distance beh�een the paiicing sh2ichu-e and the retail enviroimient. Finally°, it is an opporttuiity° to genei�ate recemie for the To��n of �'ail to help fiuid flie public improvements detailed in the � Ma�terplan. Formatted: Font: (Default) Times \ New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 36 pt . �------------------------------------------------------------~`-- 5.7 Vai121, Lionshead Arcade, Lifthouse Lodge, Lions Pride Cluster �, This group of adjacent structures is critical to the abilin� of the Lionshead core to pull people �, into its core (see �igure 5-7). Because these buildings constitute a significant portion of the �� e1lStltl� t'et111 tt'Otltl�e ltl L lOtlS�le1C�, t�le� �t'e1t1� 1t1t�UetlCe t�le O\'et'111 C�11t'1Ctet' 1t1C� llril�e Ot � ' \ L lOtlS�le1C�, eS�eC1111� tOt' t�lOSe \3'�10 etltet' t�le COt'e tt'Olri t�le e1St. All �OSSlhle 1rie1SUt'eS 1t1C� incentives should be talcen to upgrade these buildings. Some recommended po�sibilities are described belo��. 5.7.1 Eapansion of Ground Floor Retail Space The ground floor retail space on the east face of the Vail 21 and the south and ��est faces of the Lionshead Arcade should be elpanded to meet the build-to lines sho��n on Map S. Thiti �j i11 focus and defitie the pedestriati street b�• chatigitig its spatial proportions and absorbing the elisting grade changes that act as a barrier bet�j een the retail face and pedestrian traffic flo�j . In addition, it �j ill greatl�• etiliance the � isual qualitti� retail appeal of the first floor level and mati� help fund other architectural enhancements. 5.7.2 Architecturallmpro��ements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) diticuss se� eral transition tools that can be used to adapt an elisting building to the ne�� character and architectural qualitti� desired for Lionshead. Ui� en their high � isibilit�• and the eltent to �jhich the�• influence the qualitti� of the pedesirian environinent, these buildings should be a priorit_y� for elterior renovation and enhancement. 5.7.3 Pedestrian Circulation Bet��een Vai121 and Lionshead Arcade This court�•ard space (see figure �-7), often thought to be public, is actuall�• pri�ate propert�• ser� itig the Liotishead Arcade and Vail 21. Cotisidered a"secondar�• pedetitrian mall" (see chapter sil), it is appropriate that it be more intimate and quieter than the primar�• retail mall. The entratice to the court�•ard is secondar�• to the primar�• pedesirian flo�� along the south face of the Lionshead Arcade (see figure 5-7). As redevelopment occurs, sno��-melting of the pavement should be considered because the lack of �jinter suti causes ice and sno�j accumulatiotis. Duritig the summer, this space ��ill continue to function best as a semi-public outdoor courty�ard for the elisting restaurant and adjacent retail businesses. 5.7.4 Pedestrian Access from Vantage Point Condominiums to the Retail Core A pedesirian connection should be maintained from the Vantage Point condominiums to the main retail mall (see figure 5-7). This connection elists todati�, but the outdoor stairs and the steps on the east end of the Lions Pride building are not attractive and are sometimes dangerous. When the site is redeveloped, this connection should be moved ��est, adjacent to the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge. Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Deleted: In order to remove seiz, ice cehicles from their cmrent location ai the pede�trian cros-��alk area, a seiz, ice and deh�, eiti° facility° should be cleveloped at the westem end of the Lionshead paiicing sh2ichu�e (see figtu�e a-11).¶ Formatted: Indent: Left: 36 pt, First line: 36 pt 5.7.5 Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck The Lions Pride building and the parlcing decic across the allev are not in primarti�� -- Formatted: sody TeXt indent z locations in the retail core but, because theti� are in �°ery� questionable condition (both � isuall�• and ph�•sicall�• ), their rede� elopment and compliatice �j ith the Master plati 5-11 should be considered a priorit�•. An opportunit�• elists to con� ert the elisting alle� �j•a�• into a true arrival point for these properties and an enhanced pedestrian �� allc��°ati�. The elisting parlcing must be replaced, most lilcelti� underneath a ne�� structure, and could be accessed directl�• from East Lionshead Circle or from the alle�•. 5.7.6 Ser��ice and Deli��ery The alle�• currentl�• functions as a deli� er�• staging area and for emergenc�• � ehicle access. It is hoped that the tier� ice and deli� er�• futictiotis cati be relocated to the tie�j facilit�• proposed at the �j est end of the parlcitig stnacture. If the�• must remain oti-site. ati�• rede� elopment in this area must dedicate adequate space to ser� icing so that deliverti� irucics do not blocic the fire lane. � TAA�T4p5 � RETA�l. _J_. .�-�-.: Deleted: � �� -12 EN}i,►NCE6 PEOESTRIAt+ ,�i'C'FSS TCi E]C187tl�r0 iETAiI. 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This central area is the heart and soul of Lionshead and constitutes the most critical area for public and pri� ate impro� ements. The Vail Associates core site represents the most likel�• near-term rede� elopment prc�ject, but it is etisential that the To�jn of Vail take all a� ailable steps to encourage and facilitate other efforts to enhance and redevelop the retail core. Specific recominendations are as follo�j s: Deleted: east face of the Cail �1 � Deleted: b 5.8.1 Build-To Lines ;; A significant problem in the retail mall toda�• is the elcessi� e distance bet�j een ,; � opposing retail faceti. �jhich causes pedestrians to interact �jith onl�• one side of the ,; � sireet To remedy� this, build-to lines are recommended (see Map S) to create a ;; � continuous, ��ell-defined retail elperience in ��hich all ground floor spaces directly� ;; � address the pedestrian street Of special note, the corridor defined by� the build-to lines �; � bet��een the elisting Landmarlc retail and Sunbird Lodge is cei�ter�ed on Tract C. In �; � other ��ords, the build-to lines in this ea�t-��est corridor ��ill impact both the Vail ;' � � Associates propert�• and the Landmark Retail propert�• equall�•. '; � _ i 5.8.2 Ground Le��el Retail Eapansion Opportunities �; � Ground floor retail elpansion should be encouraged on elisting titructures that do not �,' � currently eltend to their de�ignated build-to lines and are not lilcely to be completely �; � rede� eloped. The mo5t signiticant pl�ces for ground floor ret�il elpintiion are the loith �; � e<�5t corner of the LionShe<��i Center �ildin� and_the tiouth and ��est faces_ot_the_; - - - Lionshead Arcade building. � 5.8.3 Pedestrian Connections Through the Core Site � There is a critical north-south pedestrian connection bet��een the slci vard and the � proposed iransportation and skier drop-off uses on the north day� lot This connection � ��ill require at least one north-south peneiration through the Vail Associates core site, � and there is an opportunitti� to create a second one, as sho��°n in �igure 5-9. The east- �� est pedesirian corridor originating at the east Liontihead pedestrian portal should also � be eltended into the Vail Associates core site, connecting ��ith the north-south corridors. These connections should be part of the "priman retail ma1P' (tiee site detiign � guidelines, chapter 6) to reinforce the �°illage character of the core. It is not necetitiarti� � that flanlcing architectural forms be completel�� separated in order to detine pede�trian � corridors. Instead, opportunities to create signi�icant architectural portalti are � encouraged to highlight the transition from one public space into another. � 5.8A Hierarchy of Pedestrian Space � The Lionshead retail core is composed of a hierarch�• of primar�• and secondar�• � pedestriati corridors and spaces (see site desigti �aidelities, chapter 6), sho�jti iti fi�are � 5-9. While both are important to the total retail environinent, the primarti� should read � as the dominant pedestrian flo�� pattern. 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L� A—r j �n `.-- e ' �.. — ��.yl�✓'�`+r' ti . .. ,� r • 'W � � —` ��' ' '�r �� - . _. , j ; � ' �-.._ 1 +. -,, :,.... -Y • w�__ �� EAS7 L10NSHEAL] PFI}E5T'RIAN P�flTAL P�EST'RIAN WALKS ; .: � . i��• � �� ! ; � v ' ��+i I . �_ C �.. ' tih " - 4� � �- i f 1 �� `� � . 'L � . � i � � � Ai' �� ' � � � � • �i � r �. li�Y �� . � � �� '4 � V�..r ~� L '•� I } �� ' � j � �� I -.? � � n-� _ z t , ■ i. _ � ■ ^ `� - -. ��- �,� r4�-r :' � �.�� Z+' i.� � • .� +" �► ■ ;. � . � �.._ �� _ - - �_�� ■, * � ,.I�s�� T L �.�� ,.. . � • �� _ .,, :.� , -��._� � - y � � — I.IC]MSHFADPAR%TN� 5iRLICTi�RE V[]�:'f7I L[O?:e_[L'AL' PEI7`:5'i'�LANiLA2A WF�STi Erlhfi}ff�•+f] Pf�'7F=5"E'�lAti I'[]]t`AL ii�,nrrc �-9 -Frasr-3ir..rr r�ni ��'or'�-auzri� Lcuathevd C'r�rr i'r.•+:c:o-i�n [��rrc,inrs 5.8.5 Retail Space Allocation �-1R A primary� goal of the Lionshead Master plan is to increase both the amount and the qualit�• of retail space in the pedestrian core. The tiutui�• south-facing sides of buildings (for elample, at the Lifthouse Lodge and the creelc side of the VA core �ite) are ideal for restaurants. The shadier north-facing sides are more appropriate for retail uses that do not bene�it as much from a direct relationship ��ith the outdoors. Use of ground floor cominercial space for offices is not recommended on the primar�• pedestrian mall: these businetises should be located instead on the second storti� or outside the main pedesirian corridor. �.8.6 Plazas and Nodes D� namic pedestrian plazas and nodes are encouraged at each significant intersection in the retail core. Successful plazas are those that ha� e good suti elposure, that are located on primarti� pedesirian corridors, and that are properlti� proportioned to encourage seating, eating, gathering and e� ents. Successful nodes are concentrations of acti� ities, landmarkti and spaces �j here people �j ant to congregate. Focal elements such as fountains, landscaping, and public art help to give each node a unique identifti� and ser� e as � isual reference points. A fundamental objecti� e of the master plan is to iniroduce these qualities in the Lionshead core. The central Lionshead public plaza, for elample (sho�jn in figure �-10), presents an opportunity� to create a vibrant center of activin� surrounded bti� active retail and restaurant spaces and animated �j ith an ice rink. The de� elopment of a small infill building at the north edge of the plaza is recommended to define the space and iniroduce additional retail opportunities. The building could incorporate an underground tien�ice and deli��en' corridor to the north dav lot iransportation center. A food and beverage operation on a rooftop deck over this structure could provide a unique vantage point marlcing the ne�� north Lionshead pedestrian portal and opening vie��s into the ceniral Lionshead plaza and up to the mountain. Because the Lionshead pedestrian mall is also an emergenc�• � ehicle access corridor, its proportions and the design of the element� ��ithin it must accommodate the turning mo� ements and clearance requirements of fire tnacks and other large � ehicles. �.8.7 The Core Site as a Priorit�- Location for a Resort Hotel The Vail Associates core site has been identified as a priorit�• location for a high-end resort hotel. Although the hotel ��ould be a private development, the To��n of Vail should talce all reasotiable measures to eticourage and facilitate this goal. The betiefits of a hotel in the Lionshead core, discussed throughout this document, include a significant increase in the Lionshead "li� e" bed base, an increase in the number of � isitors in the retail core, and a stronger identit�• as a resort destination. 5.8.8 Pedestrian/ Retail Connection to West Lionshead Circle The most important missing link in the Lionshead retail mall is a direct cotuiection bet��een the east end of the Montaneros condominiums and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. This connection ��ould connect the Lionshead mall to West Lionshead Circle and ��ould remove the a��lc��ard grade iransition at Concert Hall Plaza. Figure 5-11 suggests that, at the least, a connection could occur bet��een the north side of the Montaneros and the south side of a redeveloped Concert 5-19 Hall Plaza. The optimum solution ��ould entail the redevelopment of Montaneros, enabling a direct connection ��ith retail frontage on both sides (see figure 5-12). s�c�TM�axr r��s'rR1,�ri Fl.ow TAi-T t,R}ti PR1MAiE'f �bEi�RiAN lkEDE�'ELOpEbCDRESIIE FIAW PAIT�FJ4 a�'t.tII. FwC� SU'I�.R�L7NDWG F�.AF�4 i F r� + � � � . - _ � � �� . . f r." ;"f - �.� . 1 ! -�� . "� � � - #D'[EN'lA1 .,� � � � �� 1 � . #� � 5 � � �� l � �� .,�� _ . ! � � �-� .� � ;� � � � � �■ ' r � s�� _ ' �� - _ _ i . � : r . ,� ..� ,� ' . . r ! - F ! � L�aV4,�'S�RLG LIF7i IO�;'S� I R+ �.. � RETALI. - C.ODGE �I" � 1' � � ; # . �'�• � � ��+ ��; I �� 4 ��.:,� ;} . F 1 _ - , { -- � rr } �''; �r -� .:� �'-FNT!! Af . 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During the 2(]091?f]l0 Linnsliead Transit Study aiid it �� s determin that these facililics shnuld remain in place. A ped�strian pnrt�l in this Ie�catinn is still d�� ircd, hiil �� nc.�:d lo he donc in can.junctian ��ith maintainin� transit, drop-n#1�and loadin� uses. � �-21 � -: � � �� ..�. � � `: ..._ �-�— � . � r, �: .i- ? � � �. �j� ��. �. ; �� •f� � � ■ x �� ,= � . — _ � '� � . M � LL14NSF�AI7 �.9 � P£U85TRIANiIE[CYC7.E ACC�SS ' � „ WE5'1"[J[3!r5}iF�417 � i f'EDESTR!Ah' PORTnI. � ' � i� z_�r.hsF�r.nn x.F�rn��. �r.0 i i� -,� ►, ; ---- ; r • �, i j � �� r �� , - -- � � � ,.Y _ � � -r -- � � i �� I� _: �l � � i� � �-• ' I I ii � � �� , �vratr�RO.� � . . ' .1"� � � � . � �k- s � ' i ` , r;.. , � `� ;.:;:;�.� � �; � � - 1...;�-:, �. , � �� . ,;� � , , , � ,, , � ;; . , .- � , , � h" � � � , � _r ; � � - - � : Y: ■ � � � �� ;� � a----�► ,L , � . ' ,�lJ � .. - � . , , _ 'y ti i �'� ; �L�. � ■ '� � ti ;� � ' i i ] WT�f:'H1iT � AI.L PI�IIA fQiG IATfE i i Formatted: Indent: First line: 36 pt �-� �� . F:qvrr 5-I: •H'e.s�L�an:Fcnd_11u1lr:dsstian C��nncese��n.� i I Deleted• i h�+[c: Eist�ihlislii�t� thr 14'c4� Lio�ishcad Pcdcs�nail Pnr�al �i�s pr�dicat�ci nn tlie r�mn�al nf'�ransit. � drop-nll�and k�.�ding lii�ilitics, Uiirin�= the ?OU�II?p Itl Lionshrad IYansit 5iudy �nd it ��as detemiiiied � �' �hal thcse �ucilities sltuLdd remain in placu. A pedrsiriail purlal in lhis Inc:�tirni is slill desircd, hLrt ��ill i i� nccd to hc dnn� in �onja�nction �rith maintainint t�nnsii, drnp-o#1'and loading usrs. ,�; � � ii � ii • � � ii � ii �n North Dav Lot t' " . ir �t the time the Lionshead Rede��elopment Master Plan « ls adopted the North Da�� Lot «�as_,° -- ---------- ---- ---- - --- -- - -- ---- -- idenhtied as a potential location for a central transit facilin�. Durin� subsec�uent studti� of the , site in 2008 and 2009 it ��as determined that the To��-n ��ould not pursue locatin� a iransit ,', center on this site. In lieu of a transit center the North Dati� Lot has been pro�ramined to ,;' pro� ide affordable housin� alon� «�ith a sl�ier drop-off parlcin� lot� __ ��,'� . � �-22 � � �� €� E �. ��`r �� f -.- — —�-�: � ,� .■ �� _� L3G4�SAE,r4D Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Not Highlight Deleted: «'hile the North Day° Lot is a privately° own parcel of land, consideration shotild be given by° the owner and the Town to aichiding hansportation related uses on the gromid Yloor. Ideally° the uses to be considered for the site should aiclude skier drop-off, local and regional hansit, local an� Deleted: . Formatted: Not Highlight Deleted: <sp>¶ ¶S�> �.10 ontaneros Concert Hall Plaza Landmarl. To�i•er and To�i•nhomes � --------'--------------'------------------------------------------1 These three properties form the �j all that separates the pedestrian retail mall from �j est I Lionshead lodges and residential properties. Although each propert�� has particular issues and � redevelopment potential, they are discussed together because of their prolimity and common relationship to the pedesirian mall. The potential that these three properties could ��orlc � together in a joint redevelopment effort is limited because the Landmark To��-nhomes and � Montaneros are condominium associations. The conceptual master plan for this area (see �� figure 5-14) assumes that each property redevelops independently . Ho��ever, the best plamm�g �, scenarios for these properties (and for the �j est pedestriat�/ retail mall) iti� ol� e joint efforts and ��, the possible realignrnent of elisting propert�� lines. If redevelopment pressures build for these �', properties, the To�jn of Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate �', cooperation among the o��ners. '' �� . � fi�`r �; - -; �� .-.� ,�� _ -- , �;. + � . � , 1�� . � � -� + ` l�.r — I ' � ��. •-- M6NTANER05 . '�` �� `y-: ; x ' �r� - ;� . i ;— 't _'— ' . � • �l . • .. �..: rY'r-r , } � ■ � • ■ : � � LAHDMARK � . ' •� ' � ' �.> � �. � i • I � � . ��– �_ 5y� K�'.r�P�VfF,LOPFS] �4 f'� ` MceRT ia.�. rr�x. �`i �� .. _ -- g � 4 r� — +'a - -Yi * �� -- , I j � , u k 4 � \ r � L , _ - ia _ � _ � . _ , � � �i �� ST -ioN51�4D CIl�t1f REPIUVA'['�+7rFE7&VF�i_ OPID L,�,ypMARK T4WA1Hf1A,i�S F:gmnr �-id - Lr,rrdm.o•k ; owR7�vrrtrs+hdo�ercrrr.rr�.sifcnrer� �fad� Ftaw 5-23 PURTH I}AY PQlT�id11,�L NdR'!HS r� xF�v�nr�o u!.��, rar�rrnnt. co►�r�cm+��o� aacws,r�oti .,Mr� rrr a ¢TRF.f7EVFl.[1PG� 1 Pk7TiNTfAL �' P, �` �� , �, �, �, �, �, �, �, � �� , ,, ii ii I� � I� I� II li I � I� � �' r �� , �, I� I� II ii � i F�� ii �� i� � Deleted: Deleted: ¶ � ¶ �� ¶ i ¶ i ¶ �i¶ i ¶ �i¶ i¶ i¶ ¶ Formatted: Bullets and Numbering �.10.1 Landmarl. To�i•er and To�i•nhomes T�j o important issues face this propert�•: access and rede� elopment of the To�j nhomes. The Landmark To�j er currentl�• has an informal agreement �j ith Vail Associates that allo��s it to utilize the north dati� lot for guest arri��als and drop-offs. It is unlilcelti� that this use can continue in the same �� ati� after development of a iransit center on the site. Planning for development of the north dati� lot should elplore all possibilities to integrate a ne�� front door for the Landmarlc into the ne�� facility�. There is also an opportunity� for the Landmarlc To��er to elpand it� lo��er level lobbv over its elisting parlcing decic, possibl�• tti�ing in ��ith the shelter building proposed at the iransit center. Perhaps the best scenario for impro� ing the Landmark's access is in conjunction �j ith redevelopment of the To��-nhomes. This ��ould make possible the creation of a drop-off loop integrated into the ��est end of the Landmark or an access drive and drop-off loop on the elisting fire lane south of the structure. The latter ��ould only� be possible if a ne�� pedestrian corridor/fire lane is created into the pedestrian core area. A joint redevelopment effort by� the To��nhomes, Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros ��ould present the greatest range of opportunities to resol� e the acc,ess issue. There is little opportunitti� for elpansion of the To��-nhomes because it is hemined in by� propertti� lines to the north and by� the fire lane and propertti� lines to the south. One possibilitti� is a structure oriented north-south over the ��est end of the North Day� Lot. Ho�� ever, there ��ould be potential conflicts ��ith the volume of iraffic entering the north day� lot from this end. With cooperation from Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros, the property� might be able to elpand to the south. 5.10.2 Concert Hall Plaza/Montaneros Concert Hall Plaza ��as intended to be the ��estern portal into the Lionshead pedesirian core, but pedestrians can't tiee �jhere it leads and don't use it When this propert�• is redeveloped, a priorit�• ��ill be to create a connection as drr�ect as possrble bet��een the ��estern terminus of the pedestrian core and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. The concept illusirated in figure 5-11 ��ould require cooperation ��ith the To��n of Vail to remove the elisting bus drop-off, as ��ell as Montaneros and the Landmarlc To��nhomes. (The scenario in figure 5-11 ��ould require a small property� acquisition from the Landmarlc in the northeast corner of the redeveloped siructure.) The redeveloped siructure could accominodate a vertical residential component ati ��ell. This is the most feasible solution for a sirong pedestrian connection, but the best solution ��ould entail a cooperati��e redevelopment effort ��ith the Montaneros. The To�jn of Vail should malce all reasotiable efforts to eticourage and facilitate this redevelopment Ho«�e��er_ the need to m<�int<�in <� bu5 5to�� <�nd 5ome le��el of 5hort-term �?<�rl�in� and loadin�/deliverti� functions on To«�n-o«�ned land adjacent to Concert Hall Yl<�z<� «�ill be <�n im��ort<�nt con5ider<�tion in the re-de��elo�ment of these �ro�erties. 5.11 Ski Yard �-24 Impro� ements recominended for the Lionshead ski �•ard are as follo�j s: 5.11.1 Relationship to the Lionshead Pedestrian Mall There is a significant grade change bet�j een the tiki �•ard and the retail mall. As suggested in figure 5-15, a better grade transition could be designed at the north edge of the tilci �•ard to malce it a more usable public space and to articulate a strotig litilcage bet��een the urban environinent of the retail mall and the open environment of the slci �• ard. 5.11.2 Skier Bridge The elisting slcier bridge is a landmarlc but needs to be replaced. The ne�� bridge should be vitivallti� compatible ��ith the desired character of Lionshead and ��ide enough to separate skiers and pedestrians. [�tc,rasFn �,cmE c�Ex xEECe�4raw � PA CF! &Y�PA55 NE W "LAA�hi?J2K" SKIER HRIDC'E WALlt n7NNEC7'10� TO 1{.ii. RA1�'CH RE5Thl_fRAhT �_� � �,.� �.� �' � 5.11.3 Connections :ti.�' �, -- '.� �. �'' [.�o�asQvn�. +�* j' '� �crnus �r �� . y #: , " — L.axoscnre �'_� M�1� sca.�vrrrc :�+ � .. � � r � , f I.� , � �' ' � - � • _ -- �� "�. •, - . �._; ��:. i . 4– — ■'. r � r'� � � �— • PE6ESTRL4N�.ON73EC7T4N r�enni Y_[hh1S4F�D VLaCF � "GR�N[)"CUNVEGTlON OE RE1'AII. 7.�,�1.L LYfiH S&I YARD "�'Q.LA�S4RF�^ s3l vwRllfPUBLIC L-'ti'E1+TP SPP.LE FR.IMED BY PEDESTHL4N FA7H 1'OT�7TihL ,41'RL3 ST41 GS1 T4P 4F G4NAC%� ��w 1�Pgure 5-15 -1'n�r+�rrc� _r."� Yerd Exaanee.nenu �-2� As depicted in figure 5-15, pedesirian path connections should be provided trom the north end of tilci y�ard and the gondola terminal to the Gore Creelc recreation path, the slcier bridge, and the southeast corner of the Lion Square Lodge (location of the KB Ranch Restaurant). 5.11.4 Screening and Landscaping Lion Square Lodge should be in��olved in planning enhancements in the slci y�ard. Landscaping is desirable to screen the building at the ��est edge of the y�ard, but in the central area ��ould conflict ��ith slcier operations and the yard's potential to function as a � illage green for communit�• gathering and summer recreation. 5.11.5 Potential Setback Encroachments by Adjacent Property O��ners Since the Ski Yard functions as an outdoor recreation and special e� entti area, rather than a traditional de�elopment site, encroaclunents �jithin adjacent propert�• o�jners' prescribed setback areas adjacent to the Ski Yard ma�• be considered. 5.12 Lion Square Lodge The Lion Square Lodge, located at the end of Lionshead Place, occupies t��o parcels. The main parcel (phases 1, 2, and 3) borders the slci vard and the Gore Creelc recreation path. The north parcel (phatie 4) is located north of the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac. �e� eral issues arise because of this split confi�aration. 5.12.1 Traffic Concerns The primarv concern of the Lion Square Lodge propertv o��-ners is the elisting and potential � olume of traffic (both lodgitig � ehicles and deli� er�• � ehicles) that accesses the Vail Associates core site. The current access into the core site passes bet�j een Lion Square's main and north properties, resulting in an unsafe and poorlti� detined connection bet��een the buildings. When the Vail Associates core site is redeveloped, the mitigation of lodging and �ervice vehicle impacts on the Lion Square Lodge ��ill be essential. Service �°ehicles should not be allo��ed to stage outside of the core site or to cause � isual, audible, or air pollution impacts. �.12.2 Pedestrian Connection bet�i•een the Main Building and the North Building Potential redevelopment must address the need for a clear pedesirian connection and detined vehicular corridor bet��een the main Lion Square Lodge property� and the north building on the other side of Lionshead Place (see figure 5-16). 5.12.3 Ski Yard Pedestrian Access The pedesirian path around the north end of the Lion Square Lodge should be upgraded to provide an atiractive and safe pedesirian connection trom Lionshead Place into the slci y�ard. Because the path is close to the residential units in the northern end of the Lion Square building, landscaping and other screening methods ��ill be needed. It is i�ot recommended that this pedestrian access be emphasized, but only� that it be of better qualit�•. The �j est Lionshead pedestrian portal is more important ati the �j estern point of enirti� into the core area. 5.12.4 Potential De��elopment and Rede��elopment Scenarios �-26 Lion Square Lodge is in need of major elterior renovations or redevelopment Figure �-16 presents a scenario b�• �jhich the Lodge could add significant densit�•, enabling the creation of a strong architectural edge to Lionshead Place, a direct connection bet��een the main and north Lodge properties, and a screened parlcing and arrival area. Another rede�elopment scetiario (not illustrated) entails relocation of the elistitig core site access road to a ne�� dedicated access on the i�or�th side of Lion Square's north building. This ��ould enable redevelopment to connect the primarti� Lion Square Lodge building �j ith its north propert�•. Issues associated �j ith this scenario include the prolimit�• of this ne�j intersection to the adjacent West Lionshead Circle intersection and the potential for noise and visual impacts on the south side of the Montaneros property�. 1 k' �_ �~ � ;�� '4 �S. +.� . �� . � �f My � I.A N13SC'R PF. CCREFNTNC' R[ L72�1l: F AC:r� 0� L10YSQLf1.HE i.�f.'E F4T�i�i7Ai WHE![ C4LTi€rritto #p�U A�AL YDINT i.11�]�4ik �-,;�� ':�,� , T� . ;� �:� ' 1 �•��.� �� '��1�'�; � � �i' � � - � � �� — r � � �} �.,'.5 kN7i.,FRC i �� j r...: - r, . � ' r i�� .� ti '_ — t;,f` � �a r �� - � � �� ±�7..� — < � �:.: - � ` � ,� . • � '�� # . � ` � •, — '; -.- � _ � � �� • � . u � �� f ,.� F � ---�--�- � ��. ��,.r '�. . ..L *� �' � r ,. � __ �' J ' '�—a . F, �, ii ; T — = i�, ~ �ti�� w '; � �:� ,. �' � .� � �� O�f � LIONSQ�:ARe L4oG�'�roxni^ au¢nu�c� YFDF5IPIrlNlVEH1CLL CONHII.'S'!Oh OF L[QHSQli ARr LOIIC;Ei ,4iR7 LIOPiSQ11�RE'F10RTT{" PFI7FSi�lAHl9ICYCLE CONNECTI01'1 TO REiA]L{Y]RE P4TEPlTI?l. T4EW ��YEL4Plr1EYi PROWIDES "EG�i�� T(l 57RFFT 1J�Y';tiF[}_�I}]'U.C_F: �F'I}E51 HLAh'l.i}wNti']']i3N :{7 S!S] Y?J[L} f;g,,.,e ,S- Ff� - ir�4q�wY Lad.� � 5.13 he Marriott � � -----------------------------------------------------------------J �-27 Formatted: Indent: Left: 36 pt, � First line: 36 pt i i , � � i l � � � � �' � Deleted: ¶ � ¶ � ¶ ,' 1f � ¶ � ¶ i ¶ -' Formatted: Bullets and Numbering With approlimately� 320 rooms, the Marriott is the largest supplti� of hot beds in Lionshead. The single largest stnacture in Lionshead, it is also � er�• � isible, etipeciall�• from the �j est It is consequentl�• a high priorit� renovation project, and all reasonable measures should be talcen by� the To�jn of Vail to encourage and facilitate its enhancement. Specific issues regarding this propert�• are as follo�j s: 5.13.1 Rede��elopment or De��elopment of the Parking Structure The best opportunity� for ne�� development on the Marriott propertti� is the elisting parlcing siructure (figure 5-17). If this site i� developed, attention should be given to the relationship bet��een the development, Gore Creelc, the Gore Creelc recreation path, and the ��est day� lot Vertical development should step bacic from the recreation path, and there should be a clear separation (most likel�• a landscape buffer) bet�j een the public space of the recreation path and the pri� ate space of the residential units. 5.13.2 Infill Opportunities There are se� eral tetuiis courts on the south side of the Marriott This area presents an opportunit�• for lo�j -rise it�till de� elopment that eases the � isual and ph�•sical transition from the elisting siructure to the Gore Creelc recreation path. �.13.3 Opportunities for Facade Reno��ation Elterior renovation of the Marriott is a community� prioritti�, but the size and dimensions of the structure present a challenge, and it is unlilcely� that the architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8) can be fullti� met Ho��ever, this should not discourage elterior renovation, and the To��n of Vail Design Re��ie�� Board should insure that the r��le��l of the guidelines is met (This is a basic premise of the architectural design guidelines, rele� ant to all elisting buildings in Lionshead. ) �.13.� West Lionshead Circle in Front of the Marriott Any� future development or redevelopment of the Marriott propertti� should include a continuous secondary� pedesirian ��allc on the south side of West Lionshead Circle. A pa� ement sno�j melt ti� stem is strongl�• recominended because of icing problems on the \3'11ji\3'1� ltl \3'ltltet'. 5.13.5 Preser��ation of Eaisting Accommodation Units The Marriott presentlti� contains 276 short term accommodation units. In addition, the Marriott also contains a restaurant, lounge, spa, and meeting space facilities incidental to the operation of the hoteL Uiven the importance and need for short term accommodations to the � italitti� and success of the cominunitti�, anti� future redevelopment of the site shall ensure the preservation of short term accommodation units on the site. The pretiervation of short term accommodations should focus on maintaining the number of elisting hotel beds and the amount of gross residential square footage on the site a� ��ell as requiring the preservation of 276 accommodation units. With this in mind, the quality� of the elisting accominodation unit room could be upgraded and the rooms could be recon�igured to create multi-room suites. In no instance, ho�� ever, should the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units be reduced. In fact, opportunities for increasing the number of accommodation unit� bey�ond the elisting 276 units alreadti� on-site should be evaluated during the development re��ie�� process. For elample, the consiruction of "attached �-2R accommodation unitti", as defined in the Zoning Regulations, could significantlti� increase the availabilin� of short term rental opportunities ��ithin the building. �� J.. .f�., . �`'' - � ' '� �~ " . � .��'� k� i� �� '��' r'� . ++7� � � � j � �� e�..� — 1� PCiT�.NFLIL L�IFL�J..S C7N :}QSi[NG'i'FVMS CC]URIS , �- J �� w F t�. �+�� 1 ++, � i f�} . •i _ _ �. I'"�_ ��r7 � � �� a�i ��4� ��QQ J�[gIr!'! 5.i i- 71oe,4fal'►IO7f 5-29 '�� t* r � j� i �`'w k- � � 5.14 Antlers Lodge Lilce the Marriott, the Antlers Lodge is a large and highl� visible siructure in need of elterior renovation. It, too, should be considered a prioritti� redevelopment project Figure 5-18 illustrates a potential de� elopment scenario that in� ol� es partial screening of the elisting to�j er and an etilianced facade along Lionshead Place. Design considerations described for the Marriott also applti� to the Antlerti: anti� addition or reno��ation should conform to the architectural design guidelines in chapter 8. In addition, a heated side��°allc along the north edge of the property�, an on-site loading and deliverti area, and a remedti� for the bilce path problem caused by� the pool should be part of anti� redevelopment. 5.15 Lionshead Inn, Lionshead Annea, Enzian Cluster Redevelopment and/or enhancement of the buildings in this cluster at West Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road (see figure 5-19) is encouraged. 5.15.1 The Pedestrian Street The elisting stnactures are recessed from the street, ele� ated abo� e it, and separated from it b�• surface parking lots. To impro� e the pedestrian character of the neighborhood, a better relationship �j ith the street is desirable. The principal ohjecti� e for redevelopment in this area is to engage the surrounding pedestrian environinent, either by� adding building elements to��ard the sireet or b�• lo��ering the finish grade at the entries so that theti� are closer to the level of the sireet. 5.15.2 Access and Street Frontage The elisting accesses into these properties should be adjusted to align �jith the opposing curb cuts on the east side of West Lionshead Circle. The sireet edge should be strengthened for pedestrian use �jith landscaping, etilianced signage, and retaining �j allti as described in the site design guidelines, chapter sil. The Lionshead Itui secured a permit in the past �j hich iti no�j elpired to add another � ehicular access point from the South Frontage Road, and the property� o��ner is encouraged to pursue the opportunity� to screen the surface parlcing lot on the north and regrade the lot to reduce the significant cross-slope. 5.15.3 Building Height Because it sits considerabl�• abo� e the frontage road, the Lionshead Itui is encouraged to elplore a ground level or lo��er floor infill solution if development scenarios are pursued. Additional building height, if proposed, must conform to the design guidelines. 5.15.4 Preser��ation of Eaisting Li��e Beds The Lionshead Inn and Lionshead Annel presentlti� contain 85 accommodation units. Given the importance and need for live beds to the � italitti� and success of the community�, anti� future redevelopment of the sites shall ensure the preservation of short term accominodation on the site. The preservation of live beds should focus on maintaining the number of elisting li� e beds and the amount of gross residential square footage devoted to that use on the site. With this in mind, the quality� of the elisting live bed base could be upgraded and the rooms could be recon�igured to create increased lodging opportunities. In no instance, ho��ever, shall the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to live beds be reduced. The consiruction of "attached 5-30 accommodation unitti'. "lodge d�jelling unitti'. "timeshare units". "fractional fee club unitti", and d��elling units in a voluntarti� rental program, as de�ined in the Zoning Re�alations, could significantl�• increase the a� ailabilit�• of short term rental opportunities ��ithin the building. 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L�ertrhe8d fiw, �ei��o f.a�e wad iiu E}rrFw 5-32 5.16 Vail Spa The Vail Spa's unique architectural st�•le �j ill be difficult to adapt to the ne�j architectural design guidelines for Lionshead, and no attempt to do so is recommended. Ho��ever, the Vail Spa hati se� eral de� elopable areas on its propert�•, notabl�• its elisting tennis courtti. Ati�• future development or redevelopment of this property� should complti� ��ith the intent of the master plan and the design guidelines. If South Frontage Road is realigned, the length of West Lionshead Circle around the ��estern end of the property� ��ill increase, opening an opportunitti� for infill de� elopment, postiibl�• offices or other cominercial use (see figure �-20). In � ie�j of its close prolimit�• to the frontage road, the Vail Spa must be in� ol� ed in all discussions concerning future frontage road realignrnent or in�ill development. � �� r�.�uuor�� s�cc;*rn�v rr��sr�unr+ wh��c PRLMIiEtY PEDESI'R1hN Whl.K � ror�i nev�.oPr�r� ar� tiu�x�arr rr�uc¢ac nscx ��4'CENRAL C4NFER�NCE. �t CC]1�ti�3LCw. COt�(`Adl.R�3 4� w�3Tnwv�.or a�,arn�a�r � �� 4 � �# �� s� � . � � - �.-- ,. � -.-�. ' E�, � � �� ! ■ -� ��y1�1,.� �r� �� .��r!��; ,� � , .�i �``�� •. - � . '�-� `� � JJ �� ,. +J J .� L I1 �� ` �. � N� VAQ. SPii � � � ,y s . �� _�� Y .�; , �.�.{ � � � �� _:,�. 3. ��,�� YARD i}E1'�L]F35dENT RPrALLGNED W h:5'l' I.IU;1 SH�AU CIRGLY� �� . -� _� .� �►� 2 �;�� _w �rw4' L Y ' � � }� ��4 �. � �� ..� � � � �� . � � � � �w � � "" -. � � x. JV .y � �tr , y�� Y P07Ehr['C�L Oi�fCE SUILUIrfG b�'vF!LDPMENi PEDSS�RIAN ti�DE00NNEC."i'R�lG WESTLIONS�ZGAd CIACL� rv w�„ r.�wv �r� r�urrrr�wr�srr a�cvlv�.-ncm FYpurr 5-70 ,- 5.17 West Lionshead West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Ser� ice Yard. Hol�• Cross site. Vail Professional Builditig site. Cascade Crotisitigs site. Gleti L�•on Office Builditig site, former gas statioti site and the Eagle Ri� er Water and Satiitatioti site. 5.17.1 South Frontage Road Impro��ements and Vehicular Access Planning for West Lionshead must consider t��o different scenarios: the realignrnent of South Frontage Road and its retention in the elisting alignrnent While the introduction of lift tier� ice is � iable in either of these Frontage Road alternati� es, site design �j ill ��ary� depending upon ��hat happens to the Frontage Road alignrnent See Figures 4-9a, and 4-9b for the Frontage Road realignment alternatives. Not��ithstanding these different Frontage Road scenarios, there should be an increase of elisting office square footage and "no net loss" of retail square footage as a result of the redevelopment of these parcels. Furthermore, ser� ice and deli� er�• for West Lionshead shall occur underground or be hidden from public ��ie��. �en�ice and deli��erti� iruck turning maneuvers should not negati� elti� impact iraffic flo�� on the South Frontage Road. With a realignrnent of vehicular access points, attention should be given to the location of ser� ice and parking areas. a. Retention of Elisting Frontage Road AlignTnent If the Frontage Road remains in its current location the Maintenance Yard/Holy� Cross parcels, the Vail Professional Building site, and /Cascade Crossing and the Glen L�•on Office Building site all remain � iable de� elopment sites. The most � iable site for a public parlcing facilit�� ould be the Maintenance Yard/Holv Cross parcels. While other lift locations are feasible, the old gas station site is a � iable location for a base terminal. This location ��ould require a grade separated pedesirian crossing over the Frontage Road to the Maintenance Yard/Hol�• Cross parcels. A strong east-�j est oriented pedesirian corridor ��ith ground floor retail uses ��ould be necessarti� to create a strong connection bet��een this area and the rest of Lionshead. Under this Frontage Road scenario the Vail Professional Building site and Cascade Crossing could be de� eloped as a contiguous parcel. In keeping �j ith Polic�• Objecti� e 2.3.4. Impro� ed Access and Circulation, of the Plan. opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements shall be elplored in conjunction ��ith any� future redevelopment of the sites. Possible opportunities for impro� ements ma�• include, an impro� ed mass transit stop. relocated/reduced/shared points of entr�•/eliting, restricted access points, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes, landscaped medians and skier drop-off. In the rede� elopment of Cascade Crossitig and the Gleti L�•on Office Builditig site under the current con�iguration of the Frontage Road, the bus stops in front of said properties shall be etilianced �j ith, for elample, shelters, benches, and landscaping. Pedestrian connections shall be impro� ed from the bus shelters, across the South Frontage Road and to and from the surrounding buildings to provide safe and attractive pedestriati crossitig and cotuiectiotis. Impro� ements ma�• iticlude cross�j allcs. �j alk�j a�•s, pedestrian crossing �j arning lights, medians, and signage. 5-34 PEn�sr�.tiN+�xnrwtin� Lf�KH�ixax V.�. 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Frontage Road Realignment The greatest benefit of this realigtunent alternati� e is that it results in one � er�• large and contiguous development parcel and in doing so integrates the Maintenance Yard/Holy� Cross site �j ith the West Da� Lot b�• remo� al of the barrier created b�• the elistitig Frontage Road alignment It also creates the best pedestrian environment in creating an eltension of the Lionshead Retail area in that it pro� ides the potential to establish a convenient and desirable pedesirian connection to the rest of Lionshead. With this alternati� e the motit � iable site for a public parlcitig facilit�• �j ould still be the Maintenance Yard/Holy� Cross parcels. With the re-location of the Frontage Road lift access out of the old gas station site ��ould not require a grade separated pedesirian 5-35 crossing to the Maintenance Yard/Hol�• Cross parcels. Ho�j e� er, a grade separated cros�ing over the Red Sandstone Creelc ��ould be needed to linlc the Holti� Cross site �j ith the Vail Professiotial Builditig site. This alternative ��ould also present the opportunitti� for enhancing Red Sandstone Creelc to make it more accessible to the communit�• and an aestheticall�• pleasing �j ater feature. Etiliancements might include: streambank stabilization/ beautification, natural stream drop stnactures, interacti� e lo�j flo�j areas and general impro� ements for ��etlands and ��ildlife habitiat Anti� modi�ication or enhancement to the creelc corridor �j ould be subject to i7.S. Arm�• Corp of Etigitieers appro� al. A strotig east-�j est oriented pedesirian corridor ��ith ground floor retail uses ��ould be necessarti� to create a sirong connection bet��een this area and the rest of Lionshead. In keeping �j ith Polic�• Objecti� e 2.3.4. Impro� ed Access and Circulation, of the Plan. opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements shall be elplored in conjunction �� ith any� future redevelopment of the Frontage Road and interior road� ��ithin the redevelopment of the West Lionshead sites. Possible opportunities for impro� ements ma�• include impro� ed mass transit stops. relocated/reduced/shared points of entn•/eliting, restricted access points, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, roundabouts at major intersections, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes, landscaped medians and skier drop-off. 5.17.2 Pedestrian and Bike Access As compared to a separate, free-standing portal. West Lionshead is considered a part of the greater Lionshead area. In order for this area to be successful, it is important to ha� e a strong pedestrian connection �j ith the rest of Lionshead. Streetscape improvements including bilce lanes or trails and tiide��allcs should be incorporated in any� redevelopment along West Lionshead Circle and the South Frontage Road to impro� e the � iabilit�• of miled uses in West Lionshead. Impro� ements to street jl��ltltl�, \3'1ljiltl� SUtt1CeS, tt'1115, Seltltl� 1t'e1S 1t1C� �Uh11C 1t't t�11t tlCljltlte S1te 1t1C� lttt'1Ct1\ e�eC�eStr11t1 1t1C� hllie lri0\ elrietlt 1t'e Stt'Ot1�1� et1COUt'1�eC�. �11C� llri�t'O\ elrietltS ma�• necessitate the need for accesti easements through the sites. In the rede� elopment of West Lionshead, pedestrian and bilce connection� shall be made to integrate ��ith the rest of Lionshead and Cascade Village. There is an elisting recreation path that nans across the south�j est corner of the Glen Ly�on Office Building site. If the site redevelops the recreation path shall be enhanced to meet to�j n recreational path standards and to pro� ide a safe and attracti� e pedestrian and bike elperience. The impro� ements shall include a public easement o� er the path �j here tiecessar�•. 5.17.3 Preser��ation of Eaisting Office and Retail Space There shall be an increase in office space and no net loss of retail space in West Lionshead. Opportunities for increasing the square footage of office and retail bey�ond the elisting conditions in West Lionshead shall be evaluated during the development re� ie�j process. Currentl�•. West Lionshead offices and businesses offer a � ariet�• of local tier� ices and amenitieti. �j hich is important to preser� e�j ith the rede� elopment of West Lionshead. During the ��inter months, the proposed slci lift in West Lionshead 5-36 and the associated parking �j ill generate significant pedestrian traffic and acti� it�•. Ho�� ever, consideration should be given to ho�� West Lionshead can be an active and � ibrant place �•ear-round. One �j a�• this can be accomplished is the reinforcement of a�j ell-crafted program of specialt�• retailers, offices, and restaurants that attract both tourists and local residents. Also, qualit�• architecture and the creation of appealing outdoor spaces in and of itself �j ill eticourage people to � isit this area. Ati acti� e program of public art, residential units that are used for "artists in residence" or a culinar�• school are elamples of uses that could create a catalti�st for acti�°in�. In conjunction ��ith anti� application to develop a tie�j slci lift, a marlcet stud�• �jhich atial�•zes the appropriate amount of office/retail square footage shall be included in the redevelopment of West Lionshead. 5.17.4 Relationship to Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek abut the Glen Ly�on Office Building site, former gas station site. Hol�• Cross site and the Vail Professional Building site. Ati�• redevelopment of these parcels should consider ho�� the creelcs can be enhanced and made an amenit�• of this rede� elopment area. A substantial stand of mature trees elists on the batilcs of the t�j o creekti. �j ith lo�j 1�•ing bnash on the shores. E� er�• effort shall be taken to preser� e the substantial trees and natural steep slopes along the banks of both creeks. While the natural riparian corridor of these sireams needs to remain protected and preser� ed, the ph�•sical and � isual relatiotiships and referetices bet�j eeti adjacent development and the stream iract should be strengthened. Improved public access and utilization of Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek for fishing and other recreational purposes is strongl�• encouraged to create a catal�•st for acti� it�• and enjo� ment of the streams. 5.17.5 Architecturallmpro��ements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) diticuss se�eral transition tools that can be used to adapt an elisting building to the ne�� character and architectural qualitti� desired for Lionshead. Gi� en the high � isibilit�• of the buildings in West Lionshead and the eltent to ��hich they� influence the quality� of the elperience of passers-b��, all future development of the sites should be clotiely� scrutinized for compliance ��ith the applicable architectural design guidelines. For properties that are east of Red Sandstone Creek, in West Lionshead, higher densities and building heights ma�• be appropriate, particularl�• to encourage the development of emploti�ee housing. Ho��e��er, an� development must meet the overall character and �isual intent of this master plan and be compatible �jith the adjacent elisting development of the Marriott and the Vail Spa. Not��ithstanding the height allo��ances of the underlti�ing zone disiricts, building height and massing shall be responsi� e to the Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek corridors. in that buildings shall graduall�� "step do��-n" at the creelc sides. Building height and massing shall also "step do�j n" to�j ards the Interstate, and at the �j estern end of Lionshead. Figure 5-25 provides a general depiction of ho�� building height shall graduallti� lo��er at the ��estern end of this studv area. The intent of these height 5-37 standards is that building height reduces b�• entire floor le� els in the locations as generallti� depicted on Figure 5-25. Not��ithstanding the height allo��ances depicted on Figure 5-25, ��hich depicts building height in an east/ �j est orientation, building height and matising shall also "step do�j n" in a north/ south orientation. Not��ithstanding the height allo��ances depicted on Figure 5-25, buildings tronting directlti� along Gore Creelc and the ��estern end of Lionshead shall elpress no more than three to four levels before "stepping bacic" to taller building mass. On the Interstate side of thiti area, building design shall be articulated to a� oid large elpanses of shear/unbroken �j all planes. FL-D�ST.i.C�47i:'IR.4T'5i'C COkTi:L7�1R r� �� , �� . •� i�� '.�.ltiLN7AW f:�Ct'11NG ?C}REST ROAD CONt+IF.C[ION � VAQ. $ANITA7I01+� PLAnT / P+QI'IIN77�+iL 6iOlJ}�C,4.Q�1 � SFRVI�.A{7CESSl�UTE .� �x� --��. �� .. �� ` � �F, 4y�� 4� � . '� �`� � � y � `-' ,�y . � � � 4� .. �� _ � 5 r F �� * � �.. � . . �� '4 • � #. 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FS�:"VFiS.f}PMF'MT PARCFL Ik�-AL7f'NF� ►Y�$T IJQNSHEAQ CIl�CLE ��g� i-1d-Firi-;tf.aonshr.eraC.+rxtJanr�x.ifeer�a[tue'8'-Sau�hfi�nWgeJioadRe-�!lgnnrnr 5-38 �.17.6 Rede��elopment Considerations for Glen L�-on Office Building site Consistent ��ith its location at the ��estern edge of West Lionshead and ��ith respect to the eltensi� e frontage along Gore Creek, it is appropriate to recognize certain development limitations and opportunities regardless of the underly�ing zone disirict. 5.17.6.1 Height Building heights shall be consistent �jith Figure �-2�. West Lionshead Building Massing and Height Limitations. Not��ithstanding the height limitations set forth in Figure 5-25, the malimum height for buildings on the Glen Ly�on Office Building site shall not elceed 56 feet � 5.17.6.2 Residential Land Use and Density Elistitig ph�•sical impro�ements on the Gleti L�•on Office Builditig site include a three-stor�• building �j ith 10.829 square feet of general office space and a surface parking lot. Because of the site's ph�•sical location along Gore Creelc, it's accetitiibilit�• to Liotishead Village, and the acijacent potential redevelopment including a slci-lift and acti�°itti� center, it mati� be appropriate to introduce a mil of uses on site. If residential uses are proposed, the use shall be consistent �j ith the Master Plan goal to increase the number of 'Li� e Beds' in Lionshead. Residential densitti� on the site should be studied and proposed in a manner that is compatible �j ith the character and scale of adjacent uses and Gore Creek. �esidential uses should be located on the basement or �arden level and ,,- �eieted: <g�> ---- -------------------------------- —4------------ second floor and above in buildings on-site. If residential uses are proposed on the street level or first floor, the � italin� of the pedestrian and bilce elperience shall be considered along ��ith the function and character of the adjacent uses and siructure design. The milture of land uses on the Glen L�•on Office Builditig site shall maintaiti a balatice bet�j een residential. office/ commercial and recreational uses to ser� e both the � isitor and the permanent resident. 5.17.6.3 Office Land Use Consistent �j ith the Master Plan requirement for an increase of office space. the elisting 10.829 square feet of office space shall be replaced and iticreased oti-site. 5.17.6.4 Emplovee Housing All (100%) of the emploti�ee housing requirements associated ��ith the Glen L�•on Office Building site, as required b�• the Vail To�jn Code, shall be met on-site. 5.17.6.5 Landscape Preser��ation & Relationship to Red Sandstone & Gore Creeks The Glen Ly�on Office Building site borders on the Red Sandstone Creelc along the east propertti� line and the Gore Creelc along the south propertti� line. The redevelopment of the Glen Ly�on Office Building site should consider ho�j the creeks can be enhanced and made an amenit�• of the area. A substantial stand of mature trees elists on the banks of the t�j o creeks. 5-39 �r� . .-+ � `"��*{ •`� L: � * ��iw��' ;�. �� `"�� :'.� ,� 1 �, � �1 ��y� y � �� ith lo�� ly�ing brush on the shores. E��erti� effort shall be taken to pre�erve the substantial trees and natural steep slopes along the batilcs of both creeks. While the natural riparian corridor of these sireams needs to remain protected and pretier� ed, the ph� tiical and � isual relationships and references bet��een adjacent development and the siream tract should be sirengthened. Improved public access and utilization of Gore Creelc and Red Sandstone Creelc for fishing and other recreational purpo�es is sironglti� encouraged to create a catal�•st for acti� it�• and enjo�•ment of the streams. � �� Formatted: Indent: First line: 36 pt �'kli77�i; J�UkESST t�Cl_"sL7:�L9GN'_NEN':' t � f i . i Y,Vili.SANTIP:L7CINYLA[� � i i T P°4TEA77AL. 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Thetie uses �j ere thought to be appropriate for the site, but it �j as recognized the�� ere all not compatible. In 2003 the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District �-41 purchased the old to�j n shops site. The site �j as rede� eloped �j ith a surface parking lot. Additionallv, in 2004 Vail Resorts constructed a bridge across the Gore Creelc from this site to provide possible future mountain operation� access to Vail Mountain. �.1�) �.1�) 01(1 7'O�i"ri SiIO�S t--- Formatted: Bullets and Numbering The old to��n shops site had been targeted for a varietti� of u�es throughout the ma�ter planning �� eieted: Page sreak process, including emplo�•ee housing, elpansion of the Vail sanitation plant, and Vail Associates mountain tier� ices. Thetie uses �j ere thought to be appropriate for the site, but it �j as recognized the�� ere all not compatible. In 2003 the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District purchased the old to�j n shops site. The site �j as rede� eloped �j ith a surface parking lot. Additionallv, in 2004 Vail Resorts constructed a bridge across the Gore Creelc from this site to provide possible future mountain operation� access to Vail Mountain. �.20 EFer�reen Lod�e at Vail t--- Formatted: Bullets and Numbering The Evergreen Lodge is located directly� east of the Middle Creelc Siream Tract and is bordered to the north by� the South Frontage Road, to the south bti� the Vail Valleti� Medical Center, and to the east b�• the WestStar Batilc office building. The lot area is 114.337 square feet or 2.62� acres. Ph�•sical impro� ements that currentl�• elist on the site are a nine stor�• stucco hoteUcondominium siructure ��ith an adjoining t��o-titorti� hotel facilities ��ing, t��o belo��-grade stnactured parking garages, and pa� ed surface parking. The nine titon• stnacture has a predominant east-��est orientation along the southerly� edge of the �ite ��hile the facilities ��ing has a north-south orientation along the ��estern edge of the site. The eastern parlcing garage is utilized b�• the Vail Valle�• Medical Center for emplo�•ee parking and is accessed from the South Frontage Road through a shared entry�/elit ��ith the WestStar Banlc office building. Opportunities for future improvements and upgrades include: • Creation of more underground parlcing: • Architectural enhancements consistent ��ith the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines: • Improved elterior lighting: • Coordinated � ehicular access: • Improved sireetscape and landscaping along the South Frontage Road: • Improved pedestrian circulation: and • Upgraded and elpanded hotel accommodations and amenities 5.19.1 Pedestrian Access Pedestrian access should be upgraded to pro� ide a safe and attracti� e pedestrian connection from the South Frontage Road, through the Evergreen Lodge development site, to West Meado�� Drive ��ith a continuous pedestrian/bicti�cle path along the South Frontage Road, as depicted on Map T herein. A gravel path connecting the South Frontage Road to the paved pedesirian path located on the east side of the Dobson Ice Arena presentl�• elists along the south side of the propert�•. This path. �j hile functional. recei� es little, if ati�•, regular maintenance and includes a railroad tie set of stairs that is unsafe and in disrepair. There are currently� no pedestrian impro��ements located along the South Frontage Road. Though no improvements elist, a fair number of pedesirians use the southerly� edge of the South Frontage Road ��hen entering or eliting the site. In order to impro� e pedestrian access and safet�•, it is recommended that future �-42 redevelopment of the site includes the construction of a continuous pedestrian/bicti�cle path along the South Frontage Road and that the elisting gravel path along the southerly� edge of the site be improved and regularl�� maintained. Said improvements ma�• necessitate the tieed for pedestriati access easements through the site. I 5.19.2 South Frontage Road Impro��ements and Vehicular Access The site is currentlti� accessed bv vehicles off of the South Frontage Road from t��o, full mo� ement, t�j•o-�j a� access points. The current location of these access points relati� e to the elisting access points for the WestStar Bank Building. Vail Valle�• Medical Center parking stnacture. To�j n of Vail Municipal Buildings, and potential future access points to the Vail Valleti� Medical Center and Vail International Building results in undesirable traffic flo�j and turning mo� ements creating traffic tiafet�• and capacit�• concerns. In keeping �j ith Polic�• ()bjecti� e 2.3.4. Impro� ed Access and Circulation, of the Plan, opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements should be elplored in conjunction ��ith any� future redevelopment of the site. Possible opportunities for impro� ements ma�• include, an impro� ed mass transit stop. relocated/reduced/shared points of entr�•/eliting, restricted access points, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes and landscaped medians, and the e��aluation and possible implementation of an intersection solution, such as a roundabout. 5.19.3 Preser��ation of Eaisting Accommodation Units The Evergreen Lodge pretientlti� contains 128 short term accominodation units. In addition, The Evergreen Lodge also contains a restaurant, lounge, spa, and meeting space facilities incidental to the operation of the Lodge. Given the importance and need for short term accommodations to the vitalitti� and success of the cominunitv, anti� future redevelopment of the site shall ensure the preservation of short term accommodation units on the site. The pretiervation of short term accominodations should focus on maintaining the number of elisting hotel beds and the amount of gross residential square footage on the site a� ��ell as requiring the preservation of 128 accommodation units. With this in mind, the quality� of the elisting accominodation unit room could be upgraded and the rooms could be recon�igured to create multi-room suites. In no instance, ho�� ever, should the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units be reduced. In fact, opportunities for increasing the number of accommodation unit� bey�ond the elisting 128 units alreadti� on-site should be evaluated during the development re��ie�� process. For elample, the consiruction of "attached accommodation unitti", as defined in the Zoning Regulations, could significantlti� increase the availabilin� of short term rental opportunities ��ithin the building. 5.19.4 Impacts on Middle Creek Stream Tract The Middle Creelc Stream Tract lies to the ��est of the Evergreen Lodge. The Tract is o�j tied b�• the To�j n of Vail. The tract iti hea� il�• � egetated �j ith tie� eral substantial deciduous irees and a signi�icant lo��er lay�er of underbrush. Although the site borders the Middle Creek Stream Tract, there is no significant amount of qualit�• � egetation on the site, and the parcel lies out of the 100-vear flood plain. As currentlti� configured, opportunities elist to better recognize the bene�its of creelcside development While the natural riparian corridor of Middle Creelc needs to remain protected and presen�ed, the ph�•sical and �isual relationships and references bet�jeen acijacent de�elopment and the 5-43 stream tract should be strengthened. An opportunit�• elists to create a significant connection bet��een the Evergreen Lodge and Middle Creelc. Any� use of Middle Creelc for aesthetic or recreational purposes, ho��ever, should be subordinate to the presen�ation of the natural riparian corridor and its inherent natural character. The Middle Creelc Stream Tract mati� provide an opportunity� for the construction of a recreational path connecting the South Frontage Road to the elisting pedestrian paths at the Dobson Ice Arena. 5.19.5 Relationship to the Vail Valley Medical Center and the proposed Vail Ci��ic Center Perhaps the most critical functional relationship is the need to coordinate anti� future development on the Evergreen Lodge site ��ith the Vail Valleti� Medical Center. For elample, e��ery� effort should be talcen to ensure that future development on the Evergreen Lodge site does not preclude the Vail Valleti� Medical Center from recot�tiguring the design of the medical center to eliminate � ehicular access off of West Meado�� Drive and relocate the access to the South Frontage Road. Additional opportutiitieti ma�• iticlude, shared tier� ice and deli� er�• facilities, graditig and site impro� ementti, shared parking, pedestrian path�j•a�• connections, and land elchanges. 5.19.6 Ser��ice and Deli��ery Service and deliverti� functions for the hotel are accommodated on grade from the �j esterl�• entrance. Ser� ice and deli� er�• for the E� ergreen Lodge should occur underground or be hidden from public ��ie��. Service and deli��en' iruck turning maneuvering should not negativel�� impact traffic flo�� on the South Frontage Road. With a realignment of the vehicular access points, attention should be given to the location of tiervice and parlcing areas. An additional level of structured parlcing at the current Frontage Road level ��ould help to minimize the apparent height of the elisting or future stnactures, decrease the grade at elisting access points, increase the amount of landscaping on the surface of the structure, and hide tien�ice functions belo�� grade. 5.19.7 Setbacks from the South Frontage Road Special consideration should be given to the setbacic of buildings from the South Frontage Road. Pursuant to the Lionshead Miled Use -1 zone district setbacic standards, a minimum 10-foot (10' ) setback is allo�j ed. Gi� en the relationship of the development site to the South Frontage Road, the need for adequate area for vehicular traffic circulation, the importance of a landscape area to � itivall�• screen the massing of the building, and the elistence of a 30-foot ��ide utility� easement along the southerlti� edge of the South Frontage Road, the minimum required front setback for the Evergreen Lodge de� elopment site shall be thirt�• feet (30' ). This increased setback requirement shall supersede the 10-foot setback requirement prescribed in Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks. Vail To�jn Code. 5.19.8 ArchitecturalImpro��ements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) diticuss se�eral transition tools that can be used to adapt an elisting building to the ne�� character and architectural qualitti� desired for Lionshead. Given the high vitiibility� of the buildings on this site and the eltent to ��hich they� influence the quality� of the elperience of passers-b��, all future development on the site should be clotiely� scrutinized for compliance ��ith the applicable architectural design guidelines. 5-�� 5.19.9 Public Transit Stop A public transit stop is presentl�• located east of the WestStar Bank Building, across the sireet from the To��n Municipal offices. Through the future redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge and the Vail Valleti� Medical Center, an opportunity� elists to potentiallti� relocate the transit stop to a more optimal location. 5.20 Eagle Ri��er Water and Sanitation District While this parcel �j ould certainl�• be a � iable de� elopment site, the costs to relocate uses at this site, particularl�• the treatment facilities, are � er�• significant. For this reason it is assumed that the treatment facilitieti �j i11 remaiti in their elistitig locatioti. A � iable alternati� e to relocatitig the entire building ��ould be to relocate the Disirict's offices and construct "air-rights" development above and around the treatment facility�. 5-�5 z � .�� ;�' �.� . : K a '. , . �" a - � r., 1 • ❑ � l� F�� , , ' � ul , � }� - � , ' _ �� -�` — e � � � � -� e . � �� t y � H .. ^ ,_�. -• Z � r v �. � . . \� ��` �,� ✓- C � , ' ,, n �' l - f � i c' '. � •_ � _ - . u' r= � � " . N � � � �+7 r r � _ `f __ - - _ 4I ` F � ! a � �+ , � 4 � o ' � �• a � � � �� . �, . ■`'1 �- , '� � � x V �¢ � � 1 . i a u, "a� � � ��, . �,` �,' �' ._ r. ' , � �:� i ❑ F 6 F � J 2 W T N C � U z 'o � m O W 2 Z 0 � 3 �, N W 7 U � a� , Deleted: <spxsp> � ,, \ Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 pt J-46 Page 22: [1] Deleted 03/15/2010 12:53:00 PM Wlule the North Day Lot is a privately own parcel of land, consideration should be given by the owner and the Town to including transportation related uses on the ground floor. Ideally the uses to be considered for the site should include slcier drop-off, local and regional transit, local and regional private shuttles, and charter bus drop-off and picic-up (see figure 5-13). By relocating these functions from their existing locations to easily accessible locations, this would improve the quality of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in Lionshead and create a significant new pedestrian portal into the center of the Lionshead retail mall. Based upon the results of the traffic study (see appendix A), the dispersed transportation facilities may include: Slcier drop-off: Nine spaces are recommended at a minimum, but more should be built if possible to accommodate other program elements. Town of Vail transit: Two bus spaces are recommended to accommodate the West Vail transit loop and the possibility for an eastbound in-town shuttle stop. Regional transit: One bus space is recommended Charter buses: Three to four bus spaces are recommended. Local and regional shuttles: Four shuttle van spaces are recommended at a minimum. It should be noted that the North Day Lot is a small parcel of land and that the location and shape of this parcel may not allow for all of the uses identified above without having significant implications to traffic circulation patterns and the owners ability to develop the site with a quality development as allowed under zoning for the property (the site is considered one development site for the purposes of zoning). There needs to be a balance between the development goals for the property and the impact of public uses on those goals. In order to meet the obligations of agreements regarding the Arrabelle project (core site), at a minimum slcier drop off must occur on this site. As discussed below, the Lionshead parlcing structure and West Lionshead also provide opportunities for some of the transportation functions identified above. Given the impacts of a public transportation use and to maximize the opportunities for employee housing on the property, development standards such as site coverage, landscape area, north side setbacics, and building height may be adjusted to afford more flexibility to the property owner (see section 4.9.4.3) and approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission. In order to create more efficiency with the site development and to mitigate for the presence of a public transportation facility on private property, the Town may allow for encroachinent of uses on the parcel of land owned by the Town on the north side of the north day lot. This encroachinent may also help to mitigate impacts to adjacent properties to the south by maintaining adequate setbacics. There may be a need to move or enhance the pedestrian bridge abutment and access as part of the transportation facility. A critical consideration in the planning and design of this facility will be its impact on the adjacent Landmarlc Tower and Townhomes and the Westwind.depicted in figure 5-13a, a linear building, screen, and/or landscape buffer is recommended at the southern edge of the site to screen the lower levels of the Landmarlc properties from the transportation facility. If necessary to provide adequate buffering a wall or fence in excess of 6' could be considered. This screen could house a bus shelter and waiting area, an information center, public restrooms, a small food and beverage operation, and an elevator core to the pedestrian mall level for ADA access needs. To the east, earthworlc, landscaping, and/ or other screening measures should be considered to buffer the Westwind. The dispersed transportation facility may be covered by employee housing or other uses contemplated by the Lionshead Mixed Use Zoning -1 and any exemptions/deviations discussed herein. Specifically, the design of the transportation center should address all impacts: visual, security, sound, and smell that may affect adjacent properties. Both the Westwind and the Landmarlc should be closely involved in the transit center planning and design process. Since the adoption of the Lionshead Master Redevelopment Plan, plans were developed to locate a Transit Center at the North Day Lot. Integrating the number of uses mentioned above and addressing the neighborhood concerns regarding a transit center prompted the Town of Vail to evaluate alternative locations for a transit center. Alternative locations include: West Lionshead Lionshead Parlcing Structure North Day Lot In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town initiated a development competition for the Lionshead Parlcing Structure which would include a transit facility. It is recommended that the Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parlcing Structure RFP process provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION March 22, 2010 �. 1:OOpm T(1WN DF VAlL ' TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Luke Cartin Rollie Kjesbo Michael Kurz Sarah Paladino Bill Pierce Tyler Scheidman David Viele Site Visits: 1. Timber Ridge Village Apartments — 1280 North Frontage Road 180 minutes 1. A request for a final review of an Approved Development Plan, pursuant to Section 12-61-11, Development Plan Required, Housing Zone District, to allow for the redevelopment of an approximate five (5) acre portion of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments, with up to 352 new deed-restricted employee housing units, located at 1280 North Frontage Road/Lots 1-5, Block C, Lions Ridge Subdivision Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090038) Applicant: Vail Timber Ridge, LLC Planner: George Ruther ACTION: Approved with conditions MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 4-3-0 (Kjesbo, Paladino, Pierce opposed) CONDITION(S): 1. Any approvals granted by the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission (PEC) shall only be effective upon the approval date of each of the three development application requests. Should one or more of the development applications be denied or fail to be approved, then none of the applications are approved and the proposal is denied in its entirety. 2. The Developer shall submit a revised set of drawings to the Town of Vail Community Development Department for review and approval depicting the rockfall mitigation fence along the south side of Lions Ridge Loop within the property boundaries of Lot 2, Timber Ridge Subdivision. The mitigation fence shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations prescribed in Chapter 12-21, Hazard Regulations, of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations. The revised set of drawings must fully comply with the applicable regulations of the Town of Vail prior to the issuance of any building permit for the Project. 3. The Developer shall submit a detailed waste removal management and operations plan specifically describing how waste and recycling will be accommodated and managed on the site. The plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Project. 4. The Developer shall submit an executed deed restriction for Lot 2, Timber Ridge Subdivision, approved by the Town of Vail, demonstrating compliance with Chapter Page 1 12-61, Housing District, and Chapter 12-13, Employee Housing, Zoning Regulations of the Town Vail, prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Project. The deed restriction shall be noted on the Final Plat prior to recording the Final Plat with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder's Office. The deed restriction shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy on Lot 2, Timber Ridge Subdivision. 5. The Developer shall submit a revised architectural site plan and landscape plan to the Town of Vail Community Development Department for review and approval depicting a reconfigured fire lane/pedestrian path alignment which relocates trees from above the location of the water and sewer lines, narrows the width of the fire lane/pedestrian path to 14 feet maximum in the spaces between the fire staging areas, delineates the pedestrian portion of the path from the bicycle portion and provide physical improvements that discourages vehicles from entering onto the fire lane/pedestrian path. The revised plans shall fully comply with applicable regulations of the Town of Vail prior to the application for a building permit. 6. The Developer shall submit a construction staging plan to the Town of Vail Community Development Department for review and approval which addresses such matters as materials staging, construction parking plan, construction and occupancy phasing, temporary access, construction schedule, temporary utilities, traffic control, emergency access, etc. The Developer shall demonstrate full compliance with the applicable regulations of the Town of Vail prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Project. 7. The Developer shall record a revocable right of way permit for any and all private property improvements located with the Town of Vail right of way. Said permit shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Project. 8. The Developer shall submit a Shoring and Excavation Plan to the Town of Vail Community Development Department for review and approval, which addresses such matters as excavation phasing, engineered shoring plans, detailed profiles and cross- sections, existing utilities, materials storage, permanent and temporary easements, etc. The Developer shall demonstrate full compliance with the applicable regulations of the Town of Vail prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Project. 9. The Developer shall submit revised plans to the Town of Vail Community Development Department demonstrating compliance with the list of issues identified in the memorandum to George Ruther, Director of Community Development, from Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer, dated March 16, 2010 and attached for reference (Attachment E). Said plans shall be submitted for review and approval and fully comply with all applicable regulations of the Town of Vail, pursuant to the date specified with the memorandum. George Ruther gave a detailed presentation on the number and types of units being proposed and the elements of the site plan. He further discussed the associated variance and subdivision applications. He discussed the height of the structure, the requested parking requirement reduction, landscape area, site coverage, etc. Commissioner Paladino asked for a comparable structure which has elements at 100 feet in height. Solaris was identified as being 99.9 feet in height above the plaza and the Ritz-Carlton tower which is approximately 112 feet in height. Page 2 Commissioner Pierce inquired as to the number of parking spaces present at Timber Ridge currently. George Ruther stated that there are approximately 300 parking spaces at Timber Ridge today. Commissioner Pierce asked for an explanation of the table found on page 12 of the memorandum which highlights the employee housing problem as identified by the Town. George Ruther and Nina Timm explained the difference and the origin of the information found in the tables on pages 2 and 12 of the staff inemorandum. It was highlighted that the table on page 2 was representing the entirety of Timber Ridge and the table on page 12 was highlighting the portion of the project which was being redeveloped which amounted to 102 units. Commissioner Viele inquired with regard to the 30% goal and how many employees we are attempting to house. George Ruther explained that the goal was to house 30% of the work force in the deed restricted employee housing. It was understood that more than 30% would be in Town as there are employees who will be living in free market housing. Commissioner Kjesbo summarized that the proposal roughly doubled the employees housed on the site. Nina Timm confirmed that the project was indeed doubling the density of employees housed on the site. Rick Pylman, representing the applicant, gave a presentation highlighting the multiple public hearings and meetings held with regard to the Timber Ridge redevelopment. Mr. Pylman made himself available for questions. Jeff Winston gave a presentation utilizing a 3-D digital model to depict the proposed project. He highlighted the articulation of the structure, height, retaining walls, and the rock fall mitigation fence along Lions Ridge Loop. Commissioner Pierce inquired as to the definition of "cross-over aisle" width. Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer, utilized the digital model to clarify the cross-over aisle width as depicted on the top deck of the proposed parking structure. Steve Lindstrom, representing the Vail Local Housing Authority, reiterated that the Authority has consistently advocated the proposed type of housing. He cautioned against stating during the current economic climate that we should allow the free market to take care of the problem, or to say that we do not need the number of seasonal workers we have had in the past. He believes this location is ideal for a bold solution to the identified housing need. Kaye Ferry, resident, believes the proposal is exciting for the community and what is currently on the site is embarrassing. She cautioned against falling into a lull due to the current state of the economy. She highlighted the cuts in Eagle County Transit that have affected service this year. She stated that Council has told us the program and the location for the solution to the employee housing problem so she believes the time for debating bulk, mass, and height, do not need to be debated. She encouraged the Commission to approve the project. Page 3 Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowner's Association, wanted to bring attention to the elephant in the room. He stated that the elephant was the policy direction given by Council which did not have a basis for zoning, bulk, and mass, which are the purview of the Commission and Design Review Board. He requested Greg Hall, Public Works Director, show him where the pedestrian bridge would be located for this project. Greg Hall spoke to the question regarding a pedestrian bridge and the challenges of landing the bridge on the south side of the interstate. Jim Lamont continued by inquiring as to the possible engineering solutions such as landing the pedestrian bridge on the Cascade parking structure. Greg Hall answered the questions. Jim Lamont inquired with a technical question regarding why the rock fall mitigation fence was extend along the extent of the proposed parking structure. George Ruther responded that the regulations are intended to protect persons and property from dangers related to geologic hazards. Jim Lamont believed there may be an approach which better addresses the aesthetics. He suggested that Lions Ridge Loop be abandoned and a trench put in its place. He inquired as to what services/neighborhoods would be affected. Greg Hall highlighted the Lions Ridge Loop bus route and emergency access. Jim Lamont inquired as to the availability of ridership data for that bus route should it be affected or abandoned. He continued by highlighting concerns over the arrival of the leadership at a goal of 30% to address employee housing and the lack of review to determine where the density should go to address the concern. He highlighted a concern about the visual impact of the fire lane running the length of the project and other methods to allow for fire fighting opportunities. He called for a third party independent body to review the proposed plans for compliance with the fire code. Why can't a fire be fought from the Frontage Road? We cannot continue to warehouse our most valuable resource which are the employees which come to work here to provide the serves and lifestyles we are accustom too. Commissioner Pierce stated that the cross-over aisle width and the rock fall mitigation are significant issues that we do not have certainty that as to how they will function. How tall is the clear plate of the parking structure? Rick Pylman stated that the clear was 7'6". Commissioner Kjesbo stated that 7'6" was fairly standard if not on the high end for garage clearance. Commissioner Pierce stated another concern regarding the snow removal from the top deck of the parking structure. He continued by asking if the project was ready for a final action at today's hearing with all the conditions given that some of the conditions are potentially deal breakers if the applicant can address them. George Ruther stated that in conversations between staff and the applicant that the conditions will allow for proper functioning of the project. He highlighted rock fall mitigation, snow removal, and landscaping as issues which have been and will be continued to be addressed. Page 4 Commissioner Viele stated that he believes the rock fall mitigation needs to occur on site and he believes that he is comfortable with the project so long as additional review is provided for elements such as the rock fall mitigation. He feels that the policy has been set and he does not believe it is possible to put the program identified on the site. He will be supporting the project. Commissioner Cartin was concerned with regard to the representation of landscaping on the plans as half of what is shown will not be installed. He agreed with Commissioner Viele statements. Commissioner Kjesbo stated the densities of the North Trail Townhomes, Middle Creek, and this proposal. He felt that instead of placing multiple properties into open space designation that some should have been set aside for employee housing of lower densities. He will not be able to support the proposal. Commissioner Kurz stated his desire to have a vibrant community and address the needs of the Town's Master Plans. He will be supporting the application. Commissioner Paladino agreed with Commissioner Kjesbo and did not feel the project was appropriately designed. Commissioner Schneidman stated he believes that given the need for employee housing and the responses of the applicant that he will be supporting the project. Commissioner Pierce identified that the need exists and that this is an appropriate site, however, the lack of availability to plant landscaping between the project and the Frontage Road of any significant. He believes the need to provide employee housing should be spread across the entirety of the 10 acre site. 10 minutes 2. A request for a final review of a variance from Section 14-6-7, Retaining Walls, to allow for the construction of retaining walls in excess of six (6') feet in height, located at 1280 North Frontage Road/Lots 1-5, Block C, Lions Ridge Subdivision Filing 1,and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC100001) Applicant: Vail Timber Ridge, LLC Planner: George Ruther ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Viele VOTE: 6-1-0 (Kjesbo opposed) The discussion regarding this application occurred in conjunction with the conversation about the development plan above. The conditions applied with the motion are the same as those applied to the development plan motion above. 10 minutes 3. A request for final review of a final plat, pursuant to Chapter 13-3, Major Subdivision, Vail Town Code, to allow for a re-subdivision of the Timber Ridge site, located 1280 North Frontage Road/Lots 1-5, Block C, Lions Ridge Subdivision Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100005) Applicant: Vail Timber Ridge, LLC Planner: George Ruther ACTION: Recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Viele VOTE: 7-0-0 Page 5 The discussion regarding this application occurred in conjunction with the conversation about the development plan above. The conditions applied with the motion are the same as those applied to the development plan motion above 30 minutes 4. A request for the review of 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), and a request for the review of a variance from Section 14-6-7, Retaining Walls, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for retaining walls exceeding six feet (6') in exposed wall face height, located at 2399 North Frontage Road West/Parcel A, Resub of Tract D, Vail Das Schone Filing 1, and 2310 Chamonix Road/Parcel B, Resub of Tract D, Vail Das Schone Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100007, PEC100008) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Belford Watkins Group and VAg, Inc. Planner: Bill Gibson Conditional Use Permit Application ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 7-0-0 1. This conditional use permit approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail approval of the associated retaining wall height variance application. 2. This conditional use permit approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail approval of the associated design review new construction application. 3. The applicant must obtain CDOT approval of a Notice to Proceed set of plans prior to constructing the new access points. 4. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant must obtain a Town of Vail Public Way permit and comply with the Public Works General Conditions for construction. 5. Prior to the issuance of a temporary or final certificate of occupancy, the applicant must execute an amended final plat to establish all necessary permanent easements. 6. Prior to the issuance of a temporary or final certificate of occupancy, the applicant must obtain Town of Vail Public Works Department approval of a Revocable Right-of- Way Permit for all improvements in the street right-of-way. Variance Application ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Paladino VOTE: 7-0-0 1. The retaining walls shall not exceed 7 feet in exposed wall face height. Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the staff inemorandum. He highlighted the site plan elements including setbacks, landscaping, parking, and access. He further highlight that the structure was two stories, but due to the inverse gable roof the bulk, mass, and height was at the edges of the structure verse the center of the structure measuring over 40 feet in height. Commissioner Viele clarified that he recused from a previous vote due to his company being considered for construction of the station. Since those hearings, his company is no longer in the running and he felt he could be unbiased in reviewing the project but he would recuse himself if the applicant desired him to do so. Page 6 Anne Gunion, of VAg, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the proposal. She highlighted a concern raised by the Town Council at their last hearing with regard to reducing the amount of landscaping at the front of the project to allow it to be more visible and have less water usage and maintenance need into the future. Pedro Campos, of VAg, representing the applicant gave a presentation on the landscaping plan. Anne Gunion continued with her presentation highlighting the roof plan and the heights of various elements. Commissioner Kurz clarified that the proposed inverse gable roof form provides rain and snow run-off benefits compared to a traditional gable roof form. Anne Gunion stated that due to the desire to capture the daylighting and because of the double sided drive through bays, they wanted to drain water from the roof to a single point. The proposed deign significantly reduces the amount of snow melt and snow guards needed on the structure. There was no public comment. The Commissioners expressed their support for the project and stated that the proposal complied with the review criteria. 60 minutes 5. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the recommendations for transportation improvements in Lionshead (generally located at the Lionshead Parking Structure and the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop) and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100009) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Braun Associates Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Tabled to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Viele SECOND: Paladino VOTE: 7-0-0 Warren Campbell gave a presentation per the staff inemorandum. Tom Braun, Braun Associates, representing the applicant, presented an introduction to the proposed transportation improvement recommendations. He summarized the background of this project, the transportation improvement alternatives considered, the preferred option recommendations, the next steps in the review process, and anticipated phasing schedule. Commissioner Kurz asked how the future transit need projections related to the potential Ever Vail project. Tom Braun described how the transit projections addressed Ever Vail. Lou Bieker, 4240 Architects, representing the applicant, presented an overview of the qualitative design elements of the proposed master plan amendments. He described the building programming, aesthetic design themes, and architectural concepts associated with the future redevelopment of the Lionshead Parking Structure auxiliary building and information booth. Commissioner Kurz stated that he was glad to see the progress of the project to date. He asked about access to the future visitor center and how the transit projections address Ever Vail. He is curious to see the recommendations for the Concert Hall Plaza improvements. Page 7 Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer, described the short and long term phases of the improvements based upon future development projects. Commissioner Cartin asked for clarifications about the impacts to town bus routes under the proposal. There was no public comment. The Commission took a 20 minute break for dinner. 30 minutes 6. A request for a work session on a major exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-71-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the area known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), with multiple mixed-use structures including but not limited to, multiple-family dwelling units, fractional fee units, accommodation units, employee housing units, office, and commercial/retail uses, located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080064) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Tabled to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 Commissioners Cartin and Viele recused themselves due to conflicts of interest. Warren Campbell gave a presentation which highlighted that this was a step towards understanding the building heights, setbacks, and the interactions between the structures. Dominic Mauriello, Mauriello Planning Group, representing the applicant, gave a presentation highlighting the proposed transit center and its ability to be reconfigured to adapt to future transit needs. Greg Hall, Public Works Director, stated that the future growth of charter buses visiting Vail was his greatest wild card to anticipate. Warren Campbell stated that a concern of Staff is the elimination of the softscape landscaping in front of the transit facility along the Frontage Road in order to locate parallel bus spaces along the road. Dominic Mauriello continued his presentation by discussing the provisions of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan requirements for building heights and the site specific height requirements. Commissioner Kurz stated he was favorable to the little niche spaces throughout the project. He suggested designing them to include improvements that attract people, such as benches. Commissioner Paladino departed at 7:10. Commissioner Schneidman was favorable to the spaces throughout the plan and their accessibility to the pedestrian. Page 8 Commissioner Kjesbo thanked the Vail Resorts team for doing great presentations over the years. Dominic Mauriello stated that in the coming meetings the phasing will be discussed in detail as they are trying to design a project which may be developed over the next 15 years. 5 minutes 7. A request for final review of conditional use permits, pursuant to Section 12-71-5, Conditional Uses: Generally (On All Levels Of A Building Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, to allow for the development of a public or private parking lot (parking structure); a vehicle maintenance, service, repair, storage, and fueling facility; a ski lift and tow (gondola), within "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080063) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 5 minutes 8. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for a rezoning of properties from Arterial Business District and unzoned South Frontage Road West right-of-way which is not zoned to Lionshead Mixed Use-2, properties known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 953 and 1031 South Frontage Road West and South Frontage Road West right-of-way, (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080061) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 5 minutes 9. A request for a final review of a variance from 12-71-14, Site Coverage, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, to allow for additional site coverage below grade, within "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 934 (BP Site), 953 (Vail Professional Building), 1031 (Cascade Crossing) S. Frontage Road / Unplatted; 862 (VR Maintenance Shop) and 923 (Holy Cross Lot) S. Frontage Road / Tracts A and B, S. Frontage Road Subdivision; 1000 (Glen Lyon Office Building) S. Frontage Road / Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090035) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 Page 9 5 minutes 10. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for the removal of the Glen Lyon Commercial Site, Development Area D, (Glen Lyon Office Building) from the District for incorporation into the properties known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), located at 1000 S. Frontage Road West/Lot 54 Glen Lyon Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090036) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 5 minutes 11. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments to Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 14 Development Standards Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, implement sustainable building and planning thereto. (PEC090028) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION: Table to April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz Vail Town Code, to provide regulations that will standards, and setting forth details in regard VOTE: 4-0-0 5 minutes 12. 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 April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 5 minutes 13. A request for a final recommendation for 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 April 12, 2010 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 5 minutes 14. 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 public buildings and grounds (West Vail 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: Withdrawn 15. Approval of March 8, 2010 minutes MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz 16. Information Update VOTE: 4-0-0 The Commissioners and Staff thanked Rollie for his years of service. Page 10 17. Adjournment MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 4-0-0 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 March 19, 2010, in the Vail Daily. Page 11