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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-0523 PECPLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION May 23, 2011 O1:OOpm TOM TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Eagle River Watershed Update — Linn Brooks 10 minutes West Vail Fire Station Tour 60 minutes Appointment of a Commissioner to the Town of Vail Designated 10 minutes Open Space Board of Trustees 20 minutes 1. A request for the review of a variance from Section 12- 71-1-15, Landscaping and Site Development, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for deviations from the minimum landscaping area requirements, located at 610 West Lionshead Circle (Landmark) /Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, and setting for the details in regard thereto. (PEC110026) Applicant: Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Pierce Architects Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 2. A request for the review of an exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12 -7C -5, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the alteration of an existing building which adds enclosed floor area (elevator), located at 124 Willow Bridge Road (Building A, Village Center Condominiums)/ Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting details in regards thereto. (PEC110025) Applicant: Village Center Condominium Assoc., represented by K.H. Webb Architects Planner: Rachel Dimond ACTION: Table to June 13, 2011 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for corrections to Section 12 -6F -3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow communications antennas and appurtenant equipment as a conditional use in the Low Density Multiple Family Districts; and for prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for corrections to Section 12 -6E -2, Permitted Uses; Section 12 -6F -2, Permitted Uses; Section 12 -6G -2, Permitted Uses; and Section 12 -13 -4, Requirements by Employee Housing Unit (EHU) Type, Vail Town Code, to allow Type III Employee Housing Units (EHUs) as a permitted use in the Residential Cluster (RC), Low Density Multiple Family (LDMF), and Medium Density Multiple Family (MDMF) Districts, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110023) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Rachel Dimond ACTION: Table to June 13, 2011 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Page 1 5 minutes 4. A request for the review of an appeal, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the Town of Vail Administrator's interpretation of Chapter 12 -15, Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA), Vail Town Code, related to the calculation of gross residential floor area on the lowest level of a structure that contains a garage, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Kathy Langenwalter, Peel / Langenwalter Architects Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Table to June 13, 2011 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5. Approval of May 9, 2011 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 6. Information Update 7. Adjournment MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479 -2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24 -hour notification. Please call (970) 479 -2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published May 20, 2011, in the Vail Daily. Page 2 TOWN OF TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department Memorandum DATE: May 23, 2011 SUBJECT: A request for the review of a variance from Section 12- 7H -15, Landscaping and Site Development, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for deviations from the minimum landscaping area requirements, located at 610 West Lionshead Circle (Landmark) /Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, and setting for the details in regard thereto. (PEC110026) Applicant: Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Pierce Architects Planner: Bill Gibson SUMMARY The applicant, Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Pierce Architects, is requesting a variance from the minimum landscaping area requirements of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District. Based upon Staff's review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department recommends approval, with a condition, of this application subject to the findings noted in Section '/III of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Pierce Architects, is requesting a variance from the minimum landscaping area requirements to allow for changes to the existing landscaping on the north deck of the Landmark Building. The subject north deck is located on top of the original Landmark Building parking garage structure at the northeastern corner of the development site. The proposed landscaping changes are in response to an engineering analysis of the Landmark Building which found that the existing landscaping on the north deck exceeds the structural weight capacities of the parking garage below. The applicant is therefore proposing to remove approximately 622 sq. ft. of the existing 1,253 sq. ft. of landscaping area on the subject north deck in order to not exceed the structural capacities of the building. The applicant is proposing to reconfigure the remaining 631 sq. ft. of landscaping to create a continuous buffer along the north property boundary adjacent to the neighboring First Chair Building. The Landmark is legally non - conforming in regard to the minimum landscaping area requirements of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District. The existing Landmark building meet a total of 11,304 sq. ft. of the 13,024 sq. ft. landscaping area requirement. Therefore, the applicant can not remove landscaping area from the north deck without the Planning and Environmental Commission's approval of a landscaping area variance. A vicinity map (Attachment A), the applicant's request (Attachment B), existing and proposed architectural plans (Attachment C), and site photographs (Attachment D) have all been attached for review. III. BACKGROUND The Landmark site was annexed into the Town of Vail in August of 1969. According to Eagle County records, the Landmark Building was originally constructed in 1973. The property was originally zoned Commercial Core 2 District and was rezoned to Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District in 1999. The Landmark Building was recently redeveloped. This redevelopment included the construction of additional townhouse style units, additional penthouse style condominium units, new employee housing units, a new elevator /clock tower, a new building entrance /lobby, a new underground parking garage, and a renovation of the commercial facades along the Lionshead Mall. The Landmark is legally non - conforming in regard to the minimum landscape area requirements of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District. As part of the recent Landmark redevelopment, landscaping was installed on the subject north deck area to off -set each previous landscaping area displaced by the new construction. There was no net change in total landscaping area, so no landscaping area variances were required for the recent redevelopment. However, the Planning and Environmental Commission did approve other variances to facilitate the recent redevelopment of the Landmark: On March 26, 2007, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a setback variance, a site coverage variance, and a major exterior alteration request for the redevelopment of the residential portions of the Landmark Building. These approvals allowed, in part, for the construction of a below grade parking structure on the southern portion of the property under the previous Landmark /Concert Hall Plaza alley. These approvals allowed for the connection of the street level parking structure and the below grade parking structure via a single - vehicle elevator. On January 14, 2008, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved additional setback and site coverage variances and a driveway standard variance to allow for the construction of a below grade parking structure ramp (with associated emergency pedestrian stair) along the western property boundary. The proposed ramp replaced the previously approved single - vehicle elevator. Town of Vail Page 2 The landscaping installed on the north deck as part of the recent redevelopment was configured to allow pedestrian access to the previous North Day Lot parking lot. Since the installation of the north deck landscaping, Vail Resorts has constructed the First Chair employee housing building on the former North Day Lot parking lot directly adjacent to the subject site. In response to the adjacent new construction, the Landmark explored changing their landscaping to improve the buffer between these properties. While exploring new design options for the Landmark's north deck landscaping area, the applicant discovered that the existing landscaping exceeds the structural weight capacity of the parking garage below. IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Staff believes that the following provisions of the Vail Town Code are relevant to the review of this proposal: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Chapter 2: Introduction (in part) 2.1 Purpose of the Master Plan This master plan was initiated by the Town of Vail to encourage redevelopment and new development initiatives within the Lionshead study area. Both public and private interests have recognized that Lionshead today lacks the economic vitality of Vail Village, its neighboring commercial district, and fails to offer a world -class resort experience. Lionshead's economic potential has been inhibited by a number of recurrent themes: lack of growth in accommodation units ( "hot beds'), poor retail quality, the apparent deterioration of existing buildings, an uninteresting and disconnected pedestrian environment, mediocre architectural character, and the absence of incentives for redevelopment. Redevelopment is critical for Vail and Lionshead if the community is to remain a competitive four - season resort. Other resorts are spending millions of dollars to upgrade their facilities in order to attract more visitors year - round. Growth in the number of skiers annually has slowed to one to two percent, intensifying competition for market share. Skiers are spending less time skiing and more time shopping, dining out, and enjoying other off - mountain activities. As a result, the demand for quality retail shopping and a greater diversity of experiences has dramatically increased. All of these are sorely in need of improvement in Lionshead. Vail, and specifically Lionshead, will fall behind if the community fails to upgrade the quality of its facilities and correct the existing flaws in its primary commercial nodes. This master plan, developed over a period of two years and with extensive involvement by the community, is a comprehensive guide for property owners proposing to undertake development or redevelopment of their properties and the municipal officials responsible for planning public improvements. The plan outlines the Town's objectives and goals for the enhancement of Lionshead and proposes recommendations, Town of Vail Page 3 incentives, and requirements for redevelopment and new development of public and private properties. It also recommends specific public improvement projects that are strategically important to the future success of Lionshead. The master plan is intended to provide direction over the next 15 to 20 years. 2.3 Policy Objectives The Town Council adopted six policy objectives on November 4, 1996 to outline the important issues to be addressed in the master plan and to provide a policy framework for the master planning process. 2.3.1 Renewal and Redevelopment Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. 2.3.2 Vitality and Amenities We must seize the opportunity to enhance guest experience and community interaction through expanded and additional activities and amenities such as performing arts venues, conference facilities, ice rinks, streetscape, parks and other recreational improvements. 2.3.3 Stronger Economic Base Through Increased Live Beds In order to enhance the vitality and viability of Vail, renewal and redevelopment in Lionshead must promote improved occupancy rates and the creation of additional bed base ( "live beds" or "warm beds') through new lodging products. Live beds and warm beds are best described as residential or lodging rooms or units that are designed for occupancy by visitors, guests, individuals, or families on a short term rental basis. In order to improve occupancy rates and create additional bed base in Lionshead, applications for new development and redevelopment projects which include a residential component shall provide live beds in the form of accommodation units, fractional fee club units, lodge dwelling units, timeshare units, attached accommodation units (i.e, lock -off units), or dwelling units which are included in a voluntary rental management program and available for short term rental. Further, it is the expressed goal of this Plan that in addition to creating additional bed base through new lodging products, there shall be no net loss of existing live beds within the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study area. 2.3.4 Improved Access and Circulation The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be improved within and through Lionshead. 2.3.5 Improved Infrastructure The infrastructure of Lionshead (streets, walkways, transportation systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage capacity) and its public and private services must be upgraded to support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the service expectations of our guests and residents. Town of Vail Page 4 2.3.6 Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public Revenues Financially creative and fiscally realistic strategies must be identified so that adequate capital may be raised from all possible sources to fund desired private and public improvements. Chapter 5: Detailed Plan Recommendations (in part) 5.9 Montaneros, Concert Hall Plaza, Landmark Tower and Townhomes These three properties form the wall that separates the pedestrian retail mall from west Lionshead lodges and residential properties. Although each property has particular issues and redevelopment potential, they are discussed together because of their proximity and common relationship to the pedestrian mall. The potential that these three properties could work together in a joint redevelopment effort is limited because the Landmark Townhomes and Montaneros are condominium associations. The conceptual master plan for this area (see figure 5 -14) assumes that each property redevelops independently. However, the best planning scenarios for these properties (and for the west pedestrian/ retail mall) involve joint efforts and the possible realignment of existing property lines. If redevelopment pressures build for these properties, the Town of Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate cooperation among the owners. 5.10.1 Landmark Tower and Townhomes Two important issues face this property. access and redevelopment of the Townhomes. The Landmark Tower currently has an informal agreement with Vail Associates that allows it to utilize the north day lot for guest arrivals and drop -offs. It is unlikely that this use can continue in the same way after development of a transit center on the site. Planning for development of the north day lot should explore all possibilities to integrate a new front door for the Landmark into the new facility. There is also an opportunity for the Landmark Tower to expand its lower level lobby over its existing parking deck, possibly tying in with the shelter building proposed at the transit center. Perhaps the best scenario for improving the Landmark's access is in conjunction with redevelopment of the Townhomes. This would make possible the creation of a drop -off loop integrated into the west end of the Landmark or an access drive and drop -off loop on the existing fire lane south of the structure. The latter would only be possible if a new pedestrian corridor /fire lane is created into the pedestrian core area. A joint redevelopment effort by the Townhomes, Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros would present the greatest range of opportunities to resolve the access issue. There is little opportunity for expansion of the Townhomes because it is hemmed in by property lines to the north and by the fire lane and property lines to the south. One possibility is a structure oriented north -south over the west end of the North Day Lot. However, there would be potential conflicts with the volume of traffic entering the north day lot from this end. With cooperation from Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros, the property might be able to expand to the south. Town of Vail Page 5 Zoning Regulations (Title 12) Article 12 -7H: Lionshead Mixed Use — 1 Zone District (in part) 12 -7H -1: PURPOSE: The Lionshead Mixed Use -1 zone district is intended to provide sites for a mixture of multiple- family dwellings, lodges, hotels, fractional fee clubs, time shares, lodge dwelling units, restaurants, offices, skier services, and commercial establishments in a clustered, unified development. Lionshead Mixed Use 1 zone district, in accordance with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the District by establishing appropriate site development standards. This District is meant to encourage and provide incentives for redevelopment in accordance with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This Zone District was specifically developed to provide incentives for properties to redevelop. The ultimate goal of these incentives is to create an economically vibrant lodging, housing, and commercial core area. The incentives in this Zone District include increases in allowable gross residential floor area, building height, and density over the previously established zoning in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study area. The primary goal of the incentives is to create economic conditions favorable to inducing private redevelopment consistent with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Additionally, the incentives are created to help finance public off -site improvements adjacent to redevelopment projects. With any development/redevelopment proposal taking advantage of the incentives created herein, the following amenities will be evaluated: streetscape improvements, pedestrian /bicycle access, public plaza redevelopment, public art, roadway improvements, and similar improvements. Chapter 12 -17: VARIANCES (in part) 12 -17 -1: Purpose: A. Reasons for Seeking Variance: In order to prevent or to lessen such practical difficulties and unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the objectives of this title as would result from strict or literal interpretation and enforcement, variances from certain regulations may be granted. A practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship may result from the size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures thereon, from topographic or physical conditions on the site or in the immediate vicinity, or from other physical limitations, street locations or conditions in the immediate vicinity. Cost or inconvenience to the applicant of strict or literal compliance with a regulation shall not be a reason for granting a variance. V. SITE ANALYSIS Address: 610 West Lionshead Place Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3 Lot Area: 1.495 acres (65,122 sq. ft.) Town of Vail Page 6 Zoning: Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU -1) Land Use Designation: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Area Development Standard Allowed /Required Existin Proposed Landscape Area: 13,024 sq.ft.(20 %) 11,304 sq.ft.(17 %) 10,682 sq.ft.(16 %) VI. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING Land Use Zoning North: Employee Housing Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District South: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District East: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District West: Mixed Use VII. REVIEW CRITERIA Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District The review criteria for a request of this nature are established by Chapter 12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code. 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. The existing Landmark building was originally constructed in 1973 and as noted in Section 5.10.1 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, the location and configuration of the existing building placed constraints on the redevelopment opportunities of the Landmark. Approval of the proposed landscaping area variance will allow the applicant to install a continuous landscaping buffer along the Landmark and First Chair property boundary that does not exceed the structural capacities of the existing Landmark building. Staff does not believe this proposal will have a significant negative impact on adjacent uses or structures in the vicinity. 2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to attain the objectives of this title without a grant of special privilege. The Planning and Environmental Commission has in the past held that existing lot and building configurations may be a hardship to justify the granting of a variance from the Town's current Lionshead Mixed Use 1 zoning regulations. Staff believes the applicant is requesting relief from the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of the landscaping regulations necessary to not exceed the structural capacities of the existing building. Town of Vail Page 7 Due to the configuration of the existing building, parking lot, and property boundaries; Staff does not believe there a viable opportunities to create new landscaping areas elsewhere on the site. Therefore, Staff does not view the approval of this request as a grant of special privilege. 3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety. Staff believes a reduction of the existing landscaping areas to meet the structural weight capacities of the Landmark building will have a positive effect on public safety. Staff does not believe the requested variance will have a negative effect on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic utilities, public facilities and utilities in comparison to existing conditions. 4. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed variance. The Planning and Environmental Commission has previously approved site coverage and setback variances for the Landmark due to the location and configuration of the existing building, site improvements, and property boundaries. VIII. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends approval, with a condition, of this request for a variance from Section 12- 7H -15, Landscaping and Site Development, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for deviations from the minimum landscaping area requirements, located at 610 West Lionshead Circle (Landmark) /Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 33, and setting forth details in regard there to. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this variance request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicant's request for variance from Section 12- 7H -15, Landscaping and Site Development, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for deviations from the minimum landscaping area requirements, located at 610 West Lionshead Circle (Landmark) /Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, and setting forth details in regard there to." Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve these variance requests, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission impose the following condition: "I. This variance approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail approval of the associated design review application." Town of Vail Page 8 Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve these variance requests, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "'Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section Vll of the Staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated May 23, 2011, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds: 1. The granting of this variance will not constitute a granting of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District. 2. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. This variance is warranted for the following reasons: a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code. b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District. c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District." IX. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Applicant's Request C. Existing and Proposed Plans D. Photographs Town of Vail Page 9 0 0 h E v m 0 Vail Lionshead Filing 3, Block 1, Lot T (610 West Lionshead Circle - Landmark Condos) Landmmu Cwdomnn�ms D v 0 m ti.. �. Q Feet ..,...,a ... .o �.... a .,.,o ... ,.:;roM :«'�: �..` �.q•"o:::, [� 300 Last Modflad May 18, 2011 1Wf 4L' � J Attachment B William f Pi wo, Arclnt xl T} m 0.ildutT. lklnhx .If AR In14vlure Ki16y I ll hp. Office Hamper Pierce Arc"litects 1650 Fallridge Rd. Vail, CO 81657 970.476.6342 www.vailarchitects.com Town of Vail Community Development Planning and Environmental Commission Application for Variance Explanation of Variance Request PIERCE ARCHITECTS VAIL, COLORADO The (North peck of the Lancmark is being renovated to upgrade the appearance and function. The existing Payout of the deck is designed to create a pedestrian path to the North Day Lot (now employee housing) that is no longer functional. The proposed design solution shows a landscaping element that smoothly flows aver the property line of the Landmark and employee housing. Currently, the deck has 1253 sf of landscaped area. This area is simply turf incased In a curb. The proposed design incluces 631 sf of landscaped area that includes multiple sizes and types of plantings as shown in the landscape plan. This area of 631 sf is limited by the structural capacity of the deck below. This deck •n question is ent.rely above a parking garage below. When constructed, this deck was designed to a different structural code, specifically snow load. Since the deck has been build th.e Town has changed the snow load from 75psf to 100psf. The current landscaping on the deck does not meet this load criterion. We engaged Martin & Martin, PE to do a structural analysis of the twin tee construction of the deck. Their report is included. The current design that shows 631 sf of landscaped area is the maximum amount of landscaping that would meet the current structural design criteria. We request a variance that would allow a renovation on the North deck as proposed with 631 sf based on the inadequacy of the deck to hold more landscaped area. Best Regards, illiam Pierce, ih5a Frllriegr Quad. Sully t ' Vail, Coklrt& X(657 P: 47$.4760042 P 9711.476.4%1 ww w. villumlue[C1s: .0 « AP Town of Vail Page 11 MARTIN /MARTIN .00000� Arw OOMMULTINN [NQINCER■ April 25, 2011 Mr. Hill Pierce Pierce Architects 1650 FalIridge Road, Suite C -1 Vail, Colorado 81657 Re: Landmark North Deck Variance Application Martin/Martin Project No: 22916.5.02 Mr. Pierce, It is my understanding that the Town of Vai I is requesting a larger area of landscaping be installed on the north plaza of the Landmark Property than previously approved by my structural evaluation report dated 3/78/2011 (copy attached). The previously approved landscape section {SK -01 in attached report) results in loads onto the structure that approach the maximum capacity of the precast double tee members. Adding, the proposed 7' -0" extension of soil and ground cover would overstress the structure and cannot be approved without performing structural modifications. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this report. Sincerely, e J 2 4 9 Ben Bromic], P.E. Investigative Engineer Attachment: Town of Vail Page 12 MARTIN /MARTIN CONSULTIN13 ENGrNEERO Mr. Bill Pierce Pierce Architects 1650 Fallridge Road, Suite C -1 Vail, Colorado 81657 Re: Landmark North Deck Landscape Plan Marlin[Martin Project No: 22916.S.01 Mr. Pierce, I have completed my structural evaluation of the existing structure for the addition of the landscaping area to be installed on the north plaza of the Landmark Property in Vail, Colorado. Previously, I reviewed the original structural drawings dated February 28, 1973. The drawings indicate that the design live load for the plaza area was 100 pounds per square foot (psf). The Town of Vail curre ntly requires a 100 psf allowance for snow loads on exposed surfaces. Since any Iandsc aping materials applied to the surface would be additional load over and above the snow load allowance, further investigation and analysis was required to approve the proposed landscape plan. On March 9, 2011 1 visited the property to perform an investigation of the structure on the north end of the plaza level that would support the proposed landscaping materials. The structure under the proposed area consists of 8 foot wide x 18" deep precast concrete double tees (8DT19). These double tees span north -south and are supported by a cast -in -place concrete foundation wail on the north and a precast inverted tee beam on the south. The clear span of the double tee members between the inverted tee and exterior wall is approximately 1 T -5 ". While on -site, I performed non- destructive testing of the existing double tees and composite topping slab above to obtain additional design parameters. I discovered that the topping slab above the double tees has an average thickness of 3 inches and the double tees in question contain two (2) bonded prestressed tendons per double tee stem (4 total tendons per double tee). The tendons arc located at 2 inches and 8 inches From the bottom of the double tee stems. The tendons are not harped, but rather maintain the iroffset from the bottom of the double tee stem throughout the length of the beam. I was unable to confirm the existence ofany shear re inforcing within the double tees and have therefore assumed none is present for my analysis. While on -site, I performed a brief visual assessment of the condition of the structure. 1 observed that water was leaking down the Face of the north foundation wall in select locations. In one particular area, the water collected in and around the bearing pockets ofthe double tee beams. This has caused the steel bearing plates at the base of the double tee stems to corrode and deteriorate. The concrete Town of Vail Page 13 on four (4) double tee stems has cracked and spa lled (photos i & 2 ). Because ofthe deterioration to the structure at these locations, the double tees do not have their full original structural capacity. Repairs to the (4) double tee stems w'sll be requ - sred to re- estabrish their original structural integrity prior to the addiction of any new landscaping materials above I also observed the waterproofing membrane applied to the top surface of the deck has deteriorated and begun to delaminate directly above the damaged tee stems previously discussed. 1 recommend that the failed waterproofing materials be removed, the existing concrete surface repaired (if necessary) and a new coating be applied to the area to protect the repairs to the double tee stems, as well as to prevent additional water from entering into the garage. In addition to performing the site observations and assessment discussed above, I met with design engineers from Rocky Mountain Prestress (RMP) to better est im ate the original structural capacities using specialized double tee design software, as well as to better understand the industry standards for reinforcement patterns in double tee beams that would have been used at the time the building was constructed. I based my final analysis of the existing double tees on my discussions with RMP, my field observations, measurements, and the following assumptions: • The approximate locations of the landscape materials will be installed as shown on the attached space plan dated 3 -23 -2011. • The planting medium used shall be limited to a maximum compacted soil density of 95pcf. • The foam filler to be used as shown on the attached sketch SK -01 shall be limited to a maximum weight of Ipsf per inch thickness. • The stone veneer used to cover the CM wall will have a maximum weight of 12.7 ibslcu. ft. per inch of thickness. • No mulch wilt be used in addition to the soil and compost shown on the attached detail. • Repairs to the damaged double tee stems and waterproofing coating are to be implemented prior to the addition of any landscape materials or features. • The maximum dimensions shown on the attached sketch SK - will not be exceeded. Based upon these design parameters, I have concluded that the existing structure is capable of supporting the weight of the landscaping materials to the extent shown on the attached sketch SK -01. Provided the dimensions outlined in this sketch can be met, no structural modifications to the double tees and their supporting structure are required. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this report. Sincerely, 5� Ben Bromiel, P.l;, Investigative Engineer 3/28/2011 Town of Vail Page 14 Related Photos: Town of Vail Page 15 Photo 1: Deteriorated double tee stem bearing locations Photo Z: Close up of corroded bearing plate 0 0 0 h 0 v cQ CD f� s i E� f a a V . 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SECTION 2 C owvN1 CONNECT TO EXSRNC WALL ADO STONE vENEER AND CAP PROPOSED SITE PLAN sa1E_r -r -r P a/eilt pre x Q c .. F FRITZLEN P I E R C E ARCHITECTS z �SfTEPL9N A9QQ Attachment D Town of Vail Page 19 Town of Vail Page 20 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION May 9, 2011 1:OOpm TOWNQFY�IL , TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 Members Present Pam Hopkins Michael Kurz Bill Pierce Henry Pratt John Rediker Tyler Schneidman Members Absent Luke Cartin SITE VISITS None 15 minutes 1. A request for the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12 -8B -3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, for an "accessory building and uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional outdoor recreational uses, and necessary for the operation thereof, including restrooms, drinking fountains, bleachers, concession, storage buildings, and similar uses" to allow for the construction of a lightning shelter generally located at the #3 tee of the Vail Golf Course/Tract A, Vail Village Filing 8, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110022) Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 5 -0 -1 (Pratt recused) CONDITION(S): This conditional use permit approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail design review and building permit approvals for this proposal. Commissioner Pratt recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Scott O'Connell, representing the Vail Recreation District made himself available for questions. Commissioner Rediker inquired about the Town Council review of the adjacent property owners' previous appeal. Bill Gibson, explained that Town Council discussed the appeal and asked the Vail Recreation District and the appellant to work on a mutual solution. Commissioner Rediker inquired as to the change in costs to relocate the shelter. He added that at the previous Commission hearing on this proposal it was stated by the applicant that there were no other suitable locations for the shelter to address the adjacent neighbor concerns. What occurred to result in this new location? Scott O'Connell informed the Commission that the shelter was redesigned which reduced the cost of the shelter itself by $15,000; however, a $50,000 retaining wall would need to be built to accommodate the shelter's new location. He noted that the adjacent property owners who had Page 1 filed the previous appeal will be paying the costs associated with changing the architectural plans and for the construction of the new retaining wall. Commissioner Kurz asked if lightning detection was associated with the new shelter. Scott O'Connell responded that the new shelter will be grounded as protection from lighting strikes, but the shelter did not include any new warning equipment. He noted that an audible warning device is already located near the proposed shelter. 30 minutes 2. A request for the review of variances from Title 11, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 11 -10, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for the installation of new signs at the medical center, located at 181 West Meadow Drive/ Lots E & F, Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110020). Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by James Brown Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Pratt VOTE: 6 -0 -0 CONDITION(S): This sign variance approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail design review approval for this proposal. Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Tom Hronek from Sign Safari, representing the VVMC, made himself available for questions. Commissioner Kurz asked about the notification of adjacent residential owners in conjunction with this application. Bill Gibson stated that the adjacent property owners were notified, and that the Town had not been contacted by any of the adjacent owners. Commissioner Kurz stated the importance of improving the medical center signage, since navigating that parking lot, especially in the winter, can be confusing. Commissioner Pierce reiterated the importance of providing adequate signage to the emergency room. 5 minutes 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section 11 -3 -3, Prescribed Regulations Amendment, Vail Town Code, to Sections 11 -7 -15, Public Parking and Loading Signs for Private Property, Vail Town Code, and 11 -7 -16, Informational and Directional Sign for Public Parking on Private Property, Vail Town Code, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110021) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Table to June 13, 2011 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Pratt VOTE: 6 -0 -0 4. Approval of April 25, 2011 minutes MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 6 -0 -0 Page 2 5. Information Update The Commission will tour the new West Vail fire station at their next hearing. The Commission will be asked to appoint one member to the Town of Vail Designated Open Space Board of Trustees at their next hearing. Commissioner Rediker asked about the review status of Ever Vail. Warren Campbell explained that the applicant and staff were presenting various topics at each Town Council hearing with the goal of educating all members about the details of Ever Vail proposal. Commissioner Kurz expressed his frustration with the review process for a project like Ever Vail. He noted that the Commission took four years to review the details of the proposal before giving its recommendations, and now the staff and the applicant are now presenting all of this information for second time. He is concerned about the scrutiny being placed upon elements of the Ever Vail proposal by the Town Council, and that the time put in by the Commission is not being recognized. 6. Adjournment MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 6 -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 May 6, 2011, in the Vail Daily. Page 3 Ad Name: 6493334A Customer: TOWN OF VAIL /PLAN DEPT /COMM Your account number is: 1023233 PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO } }SS. COUNTY OF EAGLE } I, Don Rogers, do solemnly swear that I am a qualified representative ofthe Vail Daily. That the same Daily newspaper printed, in whole or in part and published in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, and has a general circulation therein; that said newspaper has been published continuously and uninterruptedly in said County of Eagle for a period of more than fifty -two consecutive weeks next prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice or advertisement and that said newspaper has published the requested legal notice and advertisement as requested. The Vail Daily is an accepted legal advertising medium, only for jurisdictions operating under Colorado's Home Rule provision. That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said daily newspaper for the period of 1 consecutive insertions; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated 5/6/2011 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 5/6/2011 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 05/18/2011 General Man ager/Publisher/Editor Vail Daily Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado this day 05/18/2011 It - Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission expires: November 1, 2011 PAMELA J SCMXTZ "ry Pub k State of Colorado THIS ITEM MAY AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail will hold a public hearing in accordance with section 12 -3 -6, Vail Town Code, on May 23, 2011, at 1:00 pm in the Town of Vail Municipal Building, in con- sideration of: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for corrections to Section 12 -6F -3, Condi- tional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow communica- tions antennas and appurtenant equipment as a conditional use in the Low Density Multiple Family Districts; and for prescribed regulations amend- ments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for corrections to Section 12 -6E -2, Permitted Uses; Section 12 -6F -2, Permitted Uses; Section 12 -6G -2, Permitted Uses; and Section 12 -13 -4, Requirements by Employee Housing Unit (EHU) Type, Vail Town Code, to allow Type III Em- ployee Housing Units (EHUs) as a permitted use in the Residential Cluster (RC), Low Density Multiple Family (LDMF), and Medium Density Multiple Fam- ily (MDMF) Districts, and setting forth details in re- gardthereto. (PEC110023) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Rachel Dimond A request for the review of an exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12 -7C -5, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the al- teration of an existing building which adds en- closed floor area (elevator), located at 124 Willow Bridge Road (Building A, Village Center Condo- miniums)/ Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting details in regards thereto. (PEC110025) Applicant: Village Center Condominium Assoc., represented by K.H. Webb Architects Planner: Rachel Dimond A request for the review of a variance from Section 12- 7H -15, Landscaping and Site Development, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for deviations from the minimum landscaping area requirements, located at 610 West Lionshead Circle (Landmark) /Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, and setting for the details in regard thereto. (PEC110026) Applicant: Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Pierce Architects Planner: Bill Gibson A request for the review of an appeal, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the Town of Vail Administrator's interpretation of Chapter 12 -15, Gross Residential Floor Area (GR- FA), Vail Town Code, related to the calculation of gross residential floor area on the lowest level of a structure that contains a garage, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Kathy Langenwalter, Peel / Langenwalter Architects Planner: Bill Gibsion The applications and information about the propos- als are available for public inspection during office hours at the Town of Vail Community Develop- ment Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call 970 - 479 -2138 for additional informa- tion. Sign language interpretation is available upon re- quest, with 24 -hour notification. Please call 970 - 479 -2356, Telephone for the Hearing Im- paired, for information. Published May 6, 2011, in the Vail Daily. (6493334) Ad Name: 6543287A Customer: TOWN OF VAIL /PLAN DEPT /COMM Your account number is: 1023233 PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO } }SS. COUNTY OF EAGLE } I, Don Rogers, do solemnly swear that I am a qualified representative ofthe Vail Daily. That the same Daily newspaper printed, in whole or in part and published in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, and has a general circulation therein; that said newspaper has been published continuously and uninterruptedly in said County of Eagle for a period of more than fifty -two consecutive weeks next prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice or advertisement and that said newspaper has published the requested legal notice and advertisement as requested. The Vail Daily is an accepted legal advertising medium, only for jurisdictions operating under Colorado's Home Rule provision. That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said daily newspaper for the period of 1 consecutive insertions; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated 5/20/2011 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 5/20/2011 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 05/25/2011 General Man ager/Publisher/Editor Vail Daily Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado this day 05/25/2011 It - Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission expires: November 1, 2011 PAMELA J SCMXTZ "ry Pub k State of Colorado PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSON May 23, 2011 1:00pm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Eagle River Watershed Update - Linn Brooks 10 minutes West Vail Fire Station Tour 60 minutes Appointment of a Commissioner to the Town of Vail Designated Open Space Board of Trustees 10 minutes 20 minutes 1.A request for the review of a variance from Sec- tion 12- 7H -15, Landscaping and Site Development, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12 -17, Vari- ances, Vail Town Code, to allow for deviations from the minimum landscaping area requirements, lo- cated at 610 West Lionshead Circle (Landmark) /Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, and setting for the details in regard thereto. (PEC110026) Applicant: Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Pierce Architects Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 20 minutes 2.A request for the review of an exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12 -7C -5, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the al- teration of an existing building which adds en- closed floor area (elevator), located at 124 Willow Bridge Road (Building A, Village Center Condo- miniums)/ Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting details in regards thereto. (PEC110025) Applicant: Village Center Condominium Assoc., represented by K.H. Webb Architects Planner: Rachel Dimond ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 30 minutes 3.A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for corrections to Section 12 -6F -3, Condi- tional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow communica- tions antennas and appurtenant equipment as a conditional use in the Low Density Multiple Family Districts; and for prescribed regulations amend- ments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for corrections to Section 12 -6E -2, Permitted Uses; Section 12 -6F -2, Permitted Uses; Section 12 -6G -2, Permitted Uses; and Section 12 -13 -4, Requirements by Employee Housing Unit (EHU) Type, Vail Town Code, to allow Type III Em- ployee Housing Units (EHUs) as a permitted use in the Residential Cluster (RC), Low Density Multiple Family (LDMF), and Medium Density Multiple Fam- ily (MDMF) Districts, and setting forth details in re- gardthereto. (PEC110023) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Rachel Dimond ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5 minutes 4.A request for the review of an appeal, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the Town of Vail Administrator's interpretation of Chapter 12 -15, Gross Residential Floor Area (GR- FA), Vail Town Code, related to the calculation of gross residential floor area on the lowest level of a structure that contains a garage, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Kathy Langenwalter, Peel / Langenwalter Architects Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Table to June 13, 2011 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5.Approval of May 9, 2011 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 6.Information Update 7.Adjournment MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: The applications and information about the propos- als are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Devel- opment Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orienta- tion and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Develop- ment Department. Please call (970) 479 -2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon re- quest with 24 -hour notification. Please call (970) 479 -2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published May 20, 2011, in the Vail Daily. (6543287)