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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-0112 PECTOWN OF VAIt f PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION January 12, 2015 at 1:00pm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visit: Gorsuch Building - 263 Gore Creek Drive 45 minutes 1. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan, to establish a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Vail Valley Medical Center, Lot 10 (Town of Vail parking lot), and US Bank Building, located at 181 and 281 West Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140011) Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Braun and Associates Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: CONDITIONS: 45 minutes 2. A request for a final review of a major exterior alteration or modification, pursuant to Section 12- 76-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for an exterior renovation and addition, located at 263 Gore Creek Drive (Gorsuch Building)/Lots C -E, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140042) Applicant: Gorsuch Ltd., represented by Semple Brown Design Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: CONDITIONS: 3. Approval of December 22, 2014 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 4. Information Update 5. 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. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and Environmental Commission will consider an item. 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 January 9, 2015 in the Vail Daily. Page 1 TOWN OF 9VAt PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION January 12, 2015 at 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT Henry Pratt Michael Kurz Webb Martin John Rediker Luke Cartin Site Visit: Gorsuch Building - 263 Gore Creek Drive MEMBERS ABSENT Dick Cleveland Pam Hopkins 45 minutes A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan, to establish a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Vail Valley Medical Center, Lot 10 (Town of Vail parking lot), and US Bank Building, located at 181 and 281 West Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140011) Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Braun and Associates Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to January 26, 2015 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 5-0-0 George Ruther delivered an overview of the process thus far and the steps that lie ahead, including a request for a final recommendation on the VVMC Master Plan at the January 26th hearing. He spoke to the land exchange conversations and the fact that the outcome of the conversations would not be concluded prior to the January 26th hearing. The master plan will include conversation to account for the two possible outcomes. Commissioner Cartin asked for clarification on the process — the master plan would be approved before the CUP would be acted upon by the PEC? Ruther responded in the affirmative. Tom Braun gave an update on finalizing a proposal for the South Frontage Road future improvements. The preferred design is to locate the round -about in the vicinity of the current helipad location. There are some variables yet to be determined — approval from CDOT and the Federal government. Braun then explained the logistics of traffic flow to the Evergreen, Municipal, and VVMC site if this proposal were implemented. Commissioner Kurz asked about west -bound traffic leaving the medical center. Braun explained traffic would need to utilize the Main Vail round -about to turn and head west on the South Frontage Road. Doris Kirschner, CEO of the VVMC, spoke to the process of the land exchange. One component of the negotiation is re -working the covenant restrictions to allow for increased height for VVMC. Another is the covenant restriction Vail Resorts placed on the property deeded to VVMC. The Page 1 parties involved in the land exchange conversation are aligned, however, there are many details to be resolved. She spoke to the 2 day charrette that occurred to allow all parties to explore the benefits and challenges of a land exchange. Commissioner Kurz stated that Vail Resorts provided the land in the best interest of the VVMC and he hopes they will see the benefit of the exchange in making their decision. He added, that the health of Middle Creek would be critical in the review process associated with the redevelopment of the west lot. Braun then discussed components of the master plan that are being revised. The most significant revision would be the details of the land exchange. This revision will have ripple effect throughout the master plan. Mery Lapin, Vail Resident, asked how the town's land (Lot 10) would come into play. Ruther asked for clarification as to what piece of land, then reported the Council and staff have discussed the future of Lot 10, however no decisions have been made. Lapin voiced concern with regard to any outcome which resulted in the selling of Lot 10, and that it would set a bad precedence. He spoke to his tenure on Council and the thinking behind the purchase of Lot 10 for use in the future for a museum, art gallery, or expanded Dobson Ice Arena. His other concern to have safe guards in place should VVMC not follow through on a portion or portions of the plan. He spoke to the past and the VVMC inability to follow through. Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, spoke to the concern over the loading and delivery location off of West meadow Drive. He expressed support for a shared facility that is centrally located that would be used by VVMC, the Evergreen, and the Town, with access off of the South Frontage Road. He then spoke to the covenants. The voting parties need to be identified and the voting process needs to be discussed. He spoke to the attachment included with the staff memorandum which included proposed amended language for consideration. Commissioner Cartin voiced support for the land exchange. He voiced a desire to see the master plan speak to the potential of loading and delivery access off of the South Frontage Road. He reaffirmed need to address and protect the heath of Middle Creek. Commissioner Kurz stated his concern for the potential of vehicular access to the Evergreen from Meadow Drive. Ruther stated the town's desire to prohibit such an arrangement should any land exchange occur. Commissioner Rediker said he was most interested in how the land exchange would affect loading and delivery and the location of the helipad. Braun said the loading and delivery site would remain on Meadow Drive. While the land exchange would provide for more frontage on the south frontage road it was not enough to address all the user groups who would be using the new entrance to the hospital. The helipad would likely shift slightly to the northwest. Commissioner Martin asked Ruther if the PEC was expected to approve a master plan in late March. Martin also stated he was hoping to see more on the loading and delivery proposal, and hoped VVMC would consider a new location. He then asked how soon the PEC can expect to see the revised master plan. Page 2 Ruther responded that the PEC will be asked to for a recommendation of approval, approval with modifications, or denial to the Town Council on January 26th. The revised master plan will be placed on the town's website late Friday afternoon. A link will be sent to the commission members when it had been posted. Commissioner Cartin asked to see demonstrations as to how bulk and mass would change and would like to hear about measures used to reduce the impact of the height of the helicopter structure. Chairman Pratt stated his concern with locking in designs within a master plan. He would like for the master plan to be more goal oriented with imagery depicting a desired outcome. It would allow for greater flexibility in the review of future CUP applications. He added that a list of prioritized alternatives to various areas to be addressed may be appropriate. Braun spoke to the nature of this particular master plan and the need to be more design oriented. As this master plan will be immediately followed with an intial CUP application for the west wing this paln may be a bit closer to a sketch plan. Commissioner Kurz concurred with Chairman Pratt. He suggested the language be dumbed down (generalized) and the graphics dumbed up (increased graphics). 45 minutes 2. A request for a final review of a major exterior alteration or modification, pursuant to Section 12- 76-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for an exterior renovation and addition, located at 263 Gore Creek Drive (Gorsuch Building)/Lots C -E, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140042) Applicant: Gorsuch Ltd., represented by Semple Brown Design Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Table to January 26, 2015 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 5-0-0 Jonathan Spence delivered a presentation per staff's memorandum Leila Schwyhart presented an overview of the proposal including the purpose, goals, use, and design aspects. Commissioner Kurz asked for clarification regarding access points. Commissioner Martin asked if the interior space decreased. Schwyhart replied, "yes." Martin was concerned about the relocation of the entrance. He then asked when the walls were built and if their allowance in the ROW was for the purpose of encouraging outdoor dining. Jonathan Spence said it was built in the 1970's, but did not have any evidence that there was any agreement regarding the location on town property. Rick Hayes, potential operator of restaurant, said he thought the Ore House was not successful as it was lacking year round seating. The outdoor space needs to be maximized in order to make for a financial sustainable venture. Commissioner Kurz said he felt the addition is an upgrade. He asked to see the interior floor plan. Schwyhart spoke to the need to move the entrance—that it allows for more seating. Page 3 Commissioner Cartin stated his concern for the increase in bulk and mass, particularly at the northwest corner. It could compromise the pedestrian visual experience as you exit the Covered Bridge. Commissioner Pratt was concern about allowing lighting (private) to occur over town property. He also was concerned with introducing a hipped roof and glass railings (both new elements). He suggested strategic locations for benches along Bridge Street. Spence mentioned town's concern for impeding traffic. Commissioner Kurz agreed with Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Pratt mentioned a concern with the entrance and ADA access. Spence asked for Pratt to speak to the hipped roof. Pratt felt a copper roof might be appropriate. Hayes agreed. Schwyhart asked if wood shake shingle were permitted. Spence clarified that wood shingles were not permitted under the Vail Town Code. Spence asked for the PEC to offer direction regarding recycling. Kurz asked to applicant to meet with all parties using the on-site trash facilities. 3. Approval of December 22, 2014 minutes MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 5-0-0 4. Information Update 5. Adjournment MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 5-0-0 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. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and Environmental Commission will consider an item. 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 January 9, 2015 in the Vail Daily. Page 4 TOWN OFVAIL' Memorandum TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: January 12, 2015 SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan, to establish a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Vail Valley Medical Center, Lot 10 (Town of Vail parking lot), and US Bank Building, located at 181 and 281 West Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140011) Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Braun and Associates Planner: Warren Campbell I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC), represented by Braun and Associates, is requesting the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan to establish a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Vail Valley Medical Center. To that end, the applicant is requesting a public hearing with the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) to continue the review of the proposed Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan (VVMC MP). Topics to be addressed during the public hearing include: • Update on the Town Council discussion on the pursuit of a concurrent review the west wing expansion development application and the Master Plan; • Update on the South Frontage Road anticipated round about and interim solution (Attachment A); • Update on the status of potential land exchange opportunities (Attachment B); and • Update on the incorporation of alternatives in the proposed Master Plan to address a potential land exchange. As this public hearing will limit the scope of discussion to the topics listed above, which are elements of the proposed VVMC MP, staff has not prepared a recommendation for any action by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Town staff will provide a recommendation to the PEC on the proposed VVMC MP at the January 12, 2015 public hearing. II. NEXT STEPS The Planning and Environmental Commission is asked to table this public hearing to January 26, 2015. Are there any additional materials the Commission anticipates needing at this time in order evaluate and make a recommendation on the VVMC MP? III . ATTACHMENTS A. South Frontage Road round about and interim solution designs Dated December 12, 2014 B. Potential Land Exchange Exhibit dated November 24, 2014 C. 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VHA proposal to retain Existing CDOT Emergency Community Heliport (green) to minimize over flight of developed/occupied huildings and properties. -- @XISTIN� IIUNICIP41 9VIILDING TO 4E RENOVATED I REMAIN CV 'roposed new parking structure. ■��� h roppas.could also include the helipad. VHA proposed SFR Roundabout to give full Vehicular access t ; to VVMC, rather than from WMDr VHA proposed VVMC SFR Truck Ramp (red) to relocated • _ r loading terminal in west parking lo�C _ M Proposed VN eliportlTower Du orange . . - . . . Y 11 _ Proposed 7[O Pedestri2nlVVl4iC �atientfnehport Access Sky Bridge {pin VHA -Remove street level noise pollution by relocating and` DA-accessihle landscaped pedestrian corridor linking the Town site with WMDr. air handling equipment to a rooftop location compatible with surrounding residences. VHA --Remove street level noise related noxious impacts b, containing Central Utility Plant with the bun VHA - Limit proposed [ N•1lC WN1Dr storefronts to fihilding iuterioraud and heat 5j 1IDr VVMC public. The abo Ise graphic shows impro Dements that VHA recommends for inclusion in the proposed VVMC Master Plan. DRAFT 12/07/14 The following is a summary of VHA recommended text changes to the proposed Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan. The specific text recommended for change are indicted in red bolded type face with yellow highlighting and are incorporated in the language of the VVMC draft. A copy of the original VVMC language is attached identifying where the VHA recommended language is to be inserted. The VHA language may also require the adjustment of accompanying graphics. The following recommendations are consistent with the Vail Homeowners goals for the VVMC Master Plan to improve public safety and the compatibility of its relationship with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The recommendations are consistent with the opinions obtained from neighborhood property owners over the course of the last several years as the VVMC master plan and related projects have evolved during that time. 1. The VVMC Master Plan may be subject to amending modifications. A Master Plan amendment may be initiated by VVMC, TOV or private sector. The private sector includes Vail residents and property owners. VHA proposed text: 1 The VVMC master plan may be subject to modification as adjacent properties , including the Evergreen Lodge, the Town of Vail Municipal Building and others prepare master plans for their own properties. The VVMC master plan, is not intended to dominate, put at disadvantage or predetermine the outcome of master plans for the West Meadow Drive neighborhood and other adjacent or effected properties." Economic impacts are not to be considered if used as a factor in the negation of citizens and property owners rights to initiate and participate in the master planning process, or to set aside public safety, property rights, and quality of life concerns for those directly affected by this Master Plan. 2. The Master Planning process as described in the VVMC draft is incomplete as it impacts the surrounding neighborhood. VHA proposed text: However, this approach does not fully address the compatibility issues with adjacent property and the surrounding neighborhood and therefore is subject to modification as conflict are identified through a collaborative interaction with those who are most directly affected. 3. The VVMC Master Plan process was organized and executed in Six (6) major stages: VHA proposed text: 6. VVMC Master Plan is subject to modified for compatibility with master plans that are prepared and adopted for adjacent properties and the surround neighborhood. 4. Master Plan Goals and Objectives: VHA proposed text: Master Planning This category of goals and objectives ensured the Master Plan includes flexibility to respond to future conditions, implementation strategies and compatible with master plans of those prepared and adopted for adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood, without resort to diminishment of their property rights or quality of life. 5. Goals identified as the primary goals and objectives of the WHA Master Plan to be addressed in future expansion plans. VHA proposed text: Relocate all vehicular traffic to South Frontage Road Provide direct connection between Emergency Department and helipad respecting the public safety, quality of life and property rights of neighbors. Provide adequate and convenient parking for patients, visitors, staff and deliveries. • Optimize access and way -finding for patients, visitors and service providers. • Create a flexible framework to accommodate future unforeseen changes, which respect the public safety, quality of life and property rights of neighbors. • Accommodate appropriate medical office space on campus in a manner that is compatible with the adjacent residential use. 6. Issues to be addressed in the VVMC Master Plan. VHA proposed text: 13. Screening and enclosure of mechanical equipment to eliminate off site environmental impacts, such as noise, odor, blight and the like. 14. Compatibility with the neighborhood. 7. Expansion Plans and Improvements VHA proposed text: WMC currently has approximately 201,000sf of gross floor area (exclusive of parking garages). Expansion plans will increase square footage by approximately 50%, with the total square foot- age of the campus growing to approximately 300,O00sf. Expan- sions will occur in three primary areas — additions to the West Wing, construction of an entirely new East Wing and construction of a new helipad building on the north side of the campus along South Frontage Road, subject to neighborhood master planning and public safety issues or concerns. 8. New East Wind VHA proposed text: The existing East Wing of the hospital will be demolished and replaced with a building that adds approximately 35,000sf of net new square footage. Located below this new building will be a multi-level parking structure which will be accessible from South Frontage Road and could provide the majority of all on-site parking. The south half of the new East Wing will include three levels. 9. New Enclosed Loading/delivery facility and Central Utility Plant VHA proposed text: An enclosed loading/delivery facility and a central utility plant is to be located on site. The loading/delivery facility is to be accessed from the South Frontage Road, its location is subject to modification based upon either being located on the west portion of the current site, in a shared facility on adjacent properties, or on a location resulting from a land exchange with the Ever Green Hotel. 10. Emergency Helipad VHA proposed text: An Emergency Helipad will be located at a location based upon maximizing public safety through a flight path which does not overfly occupied structures, minimizing noise impacts upon the surrounding neighborhoods, does not diminish property rights of adjacent or neighborhood properties and is connected to the emergency care facilities. 11. Main "Influences" in Site Planning of Future Expansions VHA proposed text: Moving ambulance arrival to the new South Frontage Road access is proposed to address a major community goal of removing emergency, staff and service/delivery vehicles from West Meadow Drive. This, in turn, necessitates a new Emergency Department is within the East Wing. Given the scope of new hospital functions that will be located within the East Wing, the east end of the campus became one of the logical location for additional structured parking depending upon alternative master planning solutions gain from collaboration of shared parking facilities with adjacent property owners and/or a land exchange with the Ever Green Hotel. 12. Covenant Restrictions VHA proposed text: The initial covenants established by Vail Associates establishing land use designates the site for "medical clinics "said covenants have requirements for compliance with prescribed amendment procedures 13. GOAL For the mossing (and scale) of hospital expansions to be responsive and sensitive to the surrounding neighborhood. VHA proposed text: The proposed building massing of VVMC will be consistent with existing and potential building heights and density limitations of structures in the most immediate proximity to the adjacent facade of the hospital. The West Wing also includes a small expansion along Meadow Drive, new space essential to the efficient functioning of this portion of the hospital. While this expansion will be closer to the street, it will serve to create interest along the street by creating an off -set along the entire building fagade the length of West Meadow Drive and provide for the relocation of ground level mechanical equipment now at the southwest corner of the building to the roof of the West Wing addition, so as to eliminate the impact of its industrial operational noise level upon adjacent residential properties. At three levels, the new East Wing will be in scale with building density and height allowed by existing zoning of surrounding properties. :l The helipad is to be located at a height that will not impact neighboring properties nor diminish their public safety or property rights and shield the surround neighborhood from operational noise. 14. GOAL To establish an appropriate physical and visual relationship be- tween the hospital and the pedestrian corridor along West Meadow Drive by use of effective building design, architecture and landscaoe imorovements. VHA proposed text: The relocation of WMC's main entry to South Frontage Road will provide a major benefit to West Meadow Drive and the pedestrian/biking experience along this corridor by eliminating the volume of vehicle trips on this road. Other considerations to be addressed in the design of building expansions that will enhance the campus' relationship to West Meadow Drive include: • Providing off -sets in building facades in order to avoid long, continuous wall planes and between adjacent properties. • Providing variation of building heights • Maintaining existing landscaping and enhancing landscaping between the building, the street and adjacent properties. • Introducing non-commercial outdoor spaces in order to create interest and activity along the street • Maintain and enhance the public safety of the existing West Meadow Drive sidewalk with a heated walking surface, consistent with that provided by other neighborhood properties and enhancing this corridor where appropriate public art and street lighting. • Relocate street level mechanical equipment to the roof of the West Wing, so as to eliminate the impact of noxious operational noise upon public walkways, street and adjacent properties. 15. GOAL To integrate the design of new buildings and expansion areas with existing portions of the hospital so as to create a varied but uni- fled architectural expression. VHA proposed text: Mechanical Systems One of the major goals of the WMC Master Plan is to replace its aging utility components with a new Central Utility Plant, or CUP. The new CUP will be located within the building so as to eliminate exterior noise, odor and other noxious influence upon adjacent properties. This area will house heavy equipment including boilers, compressors, and emergency generators. 16. GOAL To provide safe and efficient pedestrian circulation within and through the VVMC campus that meets the needs of hospital users and the broader community. VHA proposed text: The primary pedestrian access to and from VVMC is West Meadow Drive. This shared vehicle/bike/pedestrian corridor is heavily used and provides a key link between Vail Village and Lionshead. Relocating the hospital's main entrance to South Frontage Road will greatly improve the safety and aesthetics of the road by eliminating VVMC traffic on this road. This will provide a substantial benefit to those who use this corridor, to neighboring residential uses and to the entire Vail community. A north/south pedestrian corridor will be constructed along the east end of the campus, providing a ADA accessible, heated walkway and landscaped streetscape connection for pedestrians between South Frontage Road and West Meadow Drive. Improvements to the Frontage Road associated with VVMC's new Front Door will include heated sidewalks along the south side of South Frontage Road. 17. GOAL To address existing site conditions along VVMC's boundary with Middle Creek in order to minimize potential impacts from surface drainage on the water quality and the adjacent riparian habitat along the creek. VHA proposed text: • Re -grading the parking lot or installing gutters to prevent drainage from flowing directly into the creek. • Installation of oil/sand separators or bio-swales to clean run-off before it flows from the site • Installation of riparian vegetation along VVMC lands adjacent to the creek • Implementation of "creek sensitive" snow removal/storage practices. VVMC will comply with Gore Creek clean up requirements. 18. GOAL VHA proposed text: With the development of a new "Front Door" at South Frontage Road, to remove theya- St my- je 4ty of VVMC-generated traffic from West Meadow Drive. One of the key elements of this Master Plan is to establish South Frontage Road as the primary access to VVMC for all vehicular traffic. Establishing VVMC's "Front Door" at South Frontage Road has been a long- standing goal of the Town of Vail. Through their internal master planning process the VVMC team also defined this as a Master Plan goal. The reason for this is quite simple — Meadow Drive is a heavily used pedestrian corridor and reducing the number of cars on this road will greatly improve the aesthetics and safety of this pedestrian corridor. This section of the Master Plan addresses the impact of this improvement on West Meadow Drive and VVMC loading and service functions. Ll The New Front Door and West Meadow Drive Re -locating VVMC's main access to South Frontage Road will dramatically improve conditions on West Meadow Drive. Currently VVMC-generated traffic on West Meadow Drive includes the following users: Patient and guest parking Ambulances/emergency vehicles Delivery vehicles VVMC service vehicles The following evaluation and conclusions are subject to modification and additional restrictions based upon further independent verification, including periods of high utilization. Criteria and standards by which the access to and location of VVMC delivery facilities will be evaluated is subject to changes in conditions and modifications of master plans prepared and adopted for adjacent properties. Delivery facilities shall be compatible with adjacent residential uses to eliminate noise and other operational aspect from impacting adjacent residences. LoadingFacility acility Management Plan • Outline the role/responsibility of the Loading Dock Manager • Establish protocol for how the facility will be managed (hours of operation, coordinating times of deliveries, managing the size of trucks that deliver to VVMC, accom modatIng periodic deliveries by larger trucks, servicing the US Bank Building, etc.) • Establish "rules of the facility" that are enforceable by TOV. Conduct an annual review with adjacent property owners. The West Lot Design Parameters • Provisions to accommodate oxygen truck deliveries • Provide space suitable to accommodate the occasional delivery from a WB -40 truck • Provide parking for VVMC service vehicles (to be accessed from the South Frontage Road) • Provide location for enclosed delivery facility. Assumptions on potential South Frontage Road improvements, VVMC expansion plans and other traffic -related operational changes at VVMC that were considered in the traffic study in- cluded the following: Access to the new East Parking Structure and the West Surface Lot will be provided via the new main access off of South Frontage Road During the construction of the East Wing, 69 parking spaces in the US Bank Building may be temporarily accessed via West Meadow Drive with agreement with adjacent property owners as to operational procedures. 19. GOAL Establish an emergency helipad within the VVMC campus that is located to provide a direct internal connection to the new Emergency Department and with sensitivity to neighbors. VHA proposed text: The preferred location for the emergency helipad is subject to the preparation and adoption of master plans for adjacent properties, and the installation of support facilities which give proximity to the future location of the Emergency Department, are in conformance with applicable FAA guidelines, and eliminate over flight of occupied properties. 20. Zoning VHA proposed text: SDD Zoning VVMC purchased the US Bank Building in 2005. At that time, the property was used as a professional office building and was zoned SDD #23. Since that time, VVMC has converted many office uses within the building to medical uses or office uses directly related to VVMC. These medical uses are permissible by SDD #23. While the majority of the building has evolved into a medical office building, the bank use is expected to remain for the fore- seeable future. VVMC's ultimate plan is for all uses within the building to be medical -oriented and it is anticipated this will occur once the bank vacates the building. At that time it is expected that the property may be re -zoned to the GU district. West Lot The West Lot is a location that could accommodate a new building at some point in the future. This would likely necessitate below -grade structured parking and an enclosed loading deliver facility and central utility plant. Access to this building (and parking) would be possible via South Frontage Road and the new main entry to VVMC. VVMC Proposed 80' tall Helipad Building that VHA believes is out of character with the qualities of Vail's architectural design. fj TOWN OFVAIL' Memorandum TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: January 12, 2015 SUBJECT: A request for a final review of a major exterior alteration or modification, pursuant to Section 12-7B-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for an exterior renovation and addition, located at 263 Gore Creek Drive (Gorsuch Building)/Lots C -E, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140042) Applicant: Gorsuch Ltd., represented by Leila Schwyhart, Semple Brown Design, P.C. Planner: Jonathan Spence I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Gorsuch Ltd., represented by Leila Schwyhart with Semple Brown Design, P.C., is requesting a work session with the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) to present conceptual plans for a proposed building addition and related site work at the Gorsuch Building, located at 263 East Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village 1St Filing, Block 5, Lots C -E. The attached plan sets (Attachment C) illustrate the proposed improvements which include: A 523 square foot addition along the western fagade that will enclose the existing outdoor patios. This is a single -story, hip -roofed addition approximately 11 feet in height with a public entry proposed for the southern end at the property corner. Revisions to the center element along the western fagade including the removal of the public entrance at this location. This center element is proposed to be brought to the property line which is located at the back of the existing second step up from Bridge Street in this location. Streetscape improvements on Bridge Street including the re -construction of the existing retaining walls and the introduction of additional pedestrian seating. The southern wall is intended to be refaced in its current location while the north wall is proposed to be moved in towards the building approximately one foot. Additional planters and bench seats are proposed in front of the reconfigured north wall. The planters will not extend further into the ROW than the existing wall while the benches would encroach 18 inches past the face of the existing wall. The Community Development Department has contracted with Jeff Winston of MIG to assist in reviewing the proposal for compliance with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Winston has been retained by the Town for more than 25 years to provide urban design advice. Mr. Winston's preliminary analysis is referenced in Section VI, Discussion Items. A written report will be forwarded to all PEC members and posted on the website prior to 5:00 on Friday, January 9, 2015. The purpose of the worksession before the PEC is to serve as an introduction to the project and to provide the applicant with criteria based comments and evaluations. In contrast to other application types such as variances seen before the commission, the criterion for the review and approval of Exterior Alterations or Modifications is less prescriptive and more nuanced. Specifically, the approval criteria is an agglomeration of the ideas, concepts and goals of the Vail Village Master Plan, The Urban Design Guide Plan, Vail Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of the CC1 Zone District. These documents have been excerpted or linked in Section III of this report. Staff encourages the Commission to keep this criterion in mind during the formulation of their feedback. As an increase in commercial square footage, the project is subject to the requirements of Commercial Linkage. Specifically, the project would be required to mitigate the housing associated with the generation of employees related to the increase in square footage. The chart below illustrates this requirement: Commercial Linkage (12-23, Vail Town Code) New Net Square Feet New Employees Generated Mitigation Rate uired Mitiaation 523 square feet 6.75 X 523/1000=3.53 employees 20% of new employees generated new .70 employees Town of Vail Page 2 The fee in lieu schedule is currently under its annual review with potential forthcoming changes. The required payment is calculated at the time of building permit submittal and may be different that the number above. Affecting the required payment will be the Fee in Lieu Schedule and the actual net new square footage proposed at time of building permit submittal. II. BACKGROUND The- Gorsuch Building, historically known as the Clocktower Building, is a highly prominent development site located in the center of the Commercial Core 1 Zone District - within the historic Vail Village, at the northeast corner of the Gore Creek Drive and Bridge Street intersection. This area is further identified within the "Mixed Use" land use designation of the Vail Village Master Plan (Land Use Plan), and is more specifically addressed as part of the "Commercial Core 1 Sub -Area #3". This sub -area is described (in part) as follows: "The core area, with it's predominantly Tyrolean architecture, is the site of the earliest development in Vail. Over time, a need to upgrade and improve infrastructure such as loading and delivery facilities, drainage, paved surfaces and other landscape features has become apparent. Many improvements to public spaces will be addressed as part of an overall streetscape improvement project. There is also the potential to initiate a number of these improvements in conjunction with private sector development projects. " The Gorsuch Building has undergone multiple additions and remodel projects since original construction. A proposal to replace the existing structure with a new building was contemplated in 2007 but did not advance through the development review process. III. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Staff believes that the following provisions of the Vail Town Code are relevant to the review of this proposal: TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS Article 12-7B Commercial Core 1 (CC1) District (in part) 12-7B-1: PURPOSE: The commercial core 1 district is intended to provide sites and to maintain the unique character of the Vail Village commercial area, with its mixture of lodges and commercial establishments in a predominantly pedestrian environment. The commercial core 1 district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses. The Town of Vail Page 3 zoning regulations in accordance with the Vail Village urban design guide plan and design considerations prescribe site development standards that are intended to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the tightly clustered arrangements of buildings fronting on pedestrianways and public greenways, and to ensure continuation of the building scale and architectural qualities that distinguish the village. VAIL LAND USE PLAN CHAPTER 11— LAND USE PLAN GOALS / POLICIES.- The OLICIES.The goals articulated here reflect the desires of the citizenry as expressed through the series of public meetings that were held throughout the project. A set of initial goals were developed which were then substantially revised after different types of opinions were brought out in the second meeting. The goal statements were developed to reflect a general consensus once the public had had the opportunity to reflect on the concepts and ideas initially presented. The goal statements were then revised through the review process with the Task Force, the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council and now represent policy guidelines in the review process for new development proposals. These goal statements should be used in conjunction with the adopted Land Use Plan map, in the evaluation of any development proposal. The goal statements which are reflected in the design of the proposed Plan are as follows.- 1. ollows. 1. General Growth/ Development 1.1. Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 1.3. The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever possible. 1.4. The original theme of the old Village Core should be carried into new development in the Village Core through continued implementation of the Urban Design Guide Plan. 1.12. Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing developed areas (infill areas). 4. Village Core/ Lionshead 4.2. Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing character of each area is preserved through implementation of the Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan. Town of Vail Page 4 4.3. The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be preserved. (Scale, alpine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural settings, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling, environmental quality.) 5. Residential 5.1. Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing, platted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist. 5.4. Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a full range of housing types. VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN The following excerpt provides information related to Sub -Area 3 that includes the subject parcel. A link to the document in its entirety can be found below. COMMERCIAL CORE 1 SUB -AREA (#3) This pedestrianized area of the Village represents the traditional image of Vail. A mixture of residential and commercial uses, limited vehicular access, and inter -connected pedestrian ways are some of the characteristics that distinguish this area from other portions of the Village. With the exception of embellishing pedestrian walkways, developing plazas with greenspace, and adding a number of infill developments, it is a Town of Vail Page 5 goal of the community to preserve the character of the Village as it is today. The core area, with its predominantly Tyrolean architecture, is the site of the earliest development in Vail. Over time, a need to upgrade and improve infrastructure such as loading and delivery facilities, drainage, paved surfaces and other landscape features has become apparent. Many improvements to public spaces will be addressed as part of an overall streetscape improvement project. There is also the potential to initiate a number of these improvements in conjunction with private sector development projects. Although it is a goal to maintain design continuity in the Village core, there will be change in the core area's built environment. This is mostly due to the number of properties that have not exercised their full development rights. Most notable among these properties are the Red Lion Building, the Cyranos Building, the Lodge at Vail, and the Covered Bridge Building. If each of these and other properties develop to their full potential, there will undoubtedly be a significant increase in the level of development in the Village core. The Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan has been the primary tool in guiding private development proposals in the core area since 1980. The Guide Plan will continue to be used in conjunction with the goals and design criteria outlined in the Vail Village Master Plan. Infill and redevelopment proposals shall be reviewed for compliance with the design criteria, goals, objectives and policies established in these respective plans. Vail Village Master Plan (Link) VAIL VILLAGE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Vail Village Design Considerations (Link) IV. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING Land Use Zoning North: Mixed Use (Gallery Building) Commercial Core I South: Mixed Use (A & D Building) Commercial Core I East: Multi -Family (Vail Townhouses) High Density Multi -Family West: Mixed Use (Gastof Gramshamer) Commercial Core I Town of Vail Page 6 V. SITE ANALYSIS Address: Legal Description: Zoning: Land Use Plan Designation Current Land Use: Lot Size: Geological Hazards: 263 East Gore Creek Drive Vail Village 1St Filing, Block 5, Lots C -E Commercial Core I (CC1) Vail Village Master Plan Mixed Use 8,929.80 sq.ft. (0.204 acre) None Standard Allowed/Required Existing Proposed Lot Area 5,000 sf 8,929 sf no change Setback West per VVDG* 0** feet no change East per VVDG 0 feet no change North per VVDG 0 feet no change South per VVDG 0 feet no change Height 60% less than 33 ft. Unknown TBD prior to 40% from 33 ft. to 43 ft. final review Site Coverage 7,143.84 sf Unknown no change*** 80% >80% Landscaping Per the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan No onsite no change landscaping Density (GRFA) Parking *Vail Village Design Plan 80% or 7,143.84 sq. ft Fee -in -lieu None None (No existing or proposed residential use) Exem pt Exem pt ** The existing structure is built to the property line in one or more locations along all property lines. *** Outdoor Patios, per Sec. 12-7B-15 Site Coverage, Outdoor Patios and decks are included in site coverage calculations. As such, the proposed building additions do not result in an increase over the existing Site Coverage. Town of Vail Page 7 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS The applicant has submitted conceptual plans for the proposed building addition and retaining wall/street furniture modifications at a level of detail that enables staff and the review bodies to provide meaningful feedback related to compliance with applicable codes, guidelines and standards. Staff has identified the following areas for discussion: A. Design 1. Building Addition to enclose existing outdoor patios a. Street Enclosure The proposed building addition will result in a change to the street enclosure as a result of an increase in the building fagade height. The Urban Design Guide Plan recommends that building fagade heights should not be uniform but should instead work to create an outdoor room whose walls are formed by the adjacent building facades. It is also recommended that the external enclosure is most comfortable when the walls are approximately one half as high as the width of the space enclosed. The existing Bridge Street ROW is 25' and the enclosure along the eastern edge created by the Pepi's building is varied ranging in heights between 10' and 20'. The proposed building addition will result in the prominent fagade being 12' from the pedestrian (street) level. It would appear that this proposal is compatible with the Urban Design Guide Plan. �T Staff will be providing a street cross section prior to the next hearing that will show the public way and the existing and proposed improvements on either side that work to frame the street. b. Street Edge and relocation of building entrance The proposal hopes to improve the intersection of the public and private realm with the addition of pedestrian seating, reconstructed retaining walls and a new patron eating rail. The project proposes to remove the existing entryway along the western fagade and fill in the void with a seating bench and enclosed restaurant area. The new entry that will serve as the sole restaurant entrance is proposed to be located on the south Town of Vail Page 8 fagade of the building addition, near the SW corner of the property. The enclosure is proposed to be largely transparent with the extensive use of glazing. The Urban Design Guide Plan recommends a transparency range of 55% to 70% of the length of the commercial fagade as being the most characteristic and successful. P4 loe y .+� Wti,i.ibt #. iI i The building addition has a linear transparency of 87% while the western fagade as a whole has a linear transparency of 75%. Staff encourages the PEC to provide feedback on this element of the plan. c. Overall mass and scale The proposed building additions do alter the overall presentation of mass and scale for the Gorsuch Building. The building addition, with the exception of the redesign of the center element, is single story in height (12' from pedestrian level to top of roof).. The result is a read that is more stepped down and grounded than the existing structure. In some ways, the proposed additions result in an enhanced feeling of pedestrian ization as the additions add a human scale to the building currently not present in its existing built form. Staff encourages the Commission to weigh in on the proposed mass and scale of the project. 2. Composition of retaining walls, deck railing system and pedestrian seating. a. Retaining Wall The project proposes to replace the existing retaining walls in a slightly reconfigured manner, refaced with a new stone. The wall to the south of the existing restaurant entrance is proposed to be refaced in its existing location. The northern retaining wall is proposed to be reconstructed and refaced approximately 12" closer to the existing building. Staff will be analyzing the proposed materials as the project progresses through the development review process. Town of Vail Page 9 b. Deck Railing System The project is proposing to replace the existing iron railing system with an integrated glass panel system that incorporates an eating rail. The Urban Design Guide Plan states that pipe rails, plastic, canvas or glass panels should be avoided as materials for deck and balcony railings. c. Pedestrian Seating/Landscape Planters The project is proposing to enhance the pedestrian realm with four (4) new benches and three (3) new landscape planters. The new seating would encroach an additional 18 inches from the front of the existing wall while the planters would be located in line with the existing wall. Community Development and the Public Works Departments do not support the additional encroachment into the pedestrian way. Although the bench encroachment of 18 inches may not seem impactful, when consideration is given to pedestrians sitting on the benches with skis, shopping parcels and strollers, the effect upon the Bridge Street will be a loss of pedestrian capacity and additional, unwelcome congestion. The applicant will be requested to remove the bench seating from the proposal. B. Review by Jeff Winston of Winston and Associates 1. Comments regarding form Overall Mr. Winston was very supportive of the proposed projects building forms. Mr. Winston felt the transitions between new and old were done with care and that the building as a whole presented a quality example of adaptation that successfully maintains the buildings original architectural theme. Of special note was the new center element that ties the existing south fagade with the new west fagade. 2. Identified areas of concern Mr. Winston echoed staff's concerns related to the lack of a prominent, functional entry feature. Winston felt that the proposed frameless door is out of place and does not read well in relation to the existing Gorsuch entrance along the south fagade and encouraged a reworking of this area. One idea suggested by staff and Mr. Winston was the possibility of combining the retail and restaurant entrances. Although recognizing that this may be beyond the scope of the original design, staff would recommend the exploration of this idea. C. Operational Considerations 1. Recycling A successful restaurant in this location is anticipated to generate a significant amount of recyclables. Although the Gorsuch Building Town of Vail Page 10 along with two of its neighbors recently received a one year exemption due to challenges posed by the location and construction of the trash compactor, staff recommends the applicant present a workable plan to handle the recyclable materials generated by the restaurant operation and not wait for a more comprehensive approach that may necessitate the cooperation of other businesses. VII. PROCESS The applicant has received permission to proceed through the process by the Town Council at the January 6, 2015 Town Council Meeting. At the Town Council meeting, the applicant received cautious approval for the project to continue through the development review process with the following caveats: A. No additional encroachments into town property beyond the extent of the existing encroachments will be acceptable. B. No snow shall be permitted to shed onto town property. C. All drainage shall be handled on site and not discharged onto the town pedestrian way. D. Support of the project at this stage is no way an assurance that the project and/or the encroachments will be supported at a later date. The applicant has received feedback from the Design Review Board (DRB) during a conceptual review at the January 7, 2015 meeting. This feedback was very helpful and value added. Concerns expressed included the disproportionate use of glazing, the contemporary/modern lines of the addition, lack of a prominent entrance, lack of consistency between the proposed addition and the existing south elevation and the addition's departure from the building's eclectic nature. It is the applicant's intent to return to the DRB for additional feedback and a final decision upon the completion of the PEC review. It is the applicant's intent to review the feedback received and return to the PEC for a Final Decision on January 26, 2015. VIII. REQUESTED ACTION The criteria for the review and approval of building additions in the CC1 Zone District are as follows: Compliance With Comprehensive Applicable Plans. It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence before the planning and environmental commission that the proposed exterior alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the CCI district as specified in section 12-78-1 of this article, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Vail Village master plan, the town of Vail streetscape master plan, and the Vail comprehensive plan, and that the Town of Vail Page 11 proposal does not otherwise negatively alter the character of the neighborhood. Further, that the proposal substantially complies with the Vail Village urban design guide plan and the Vail Village design considerations, to include, but not be limited to, the following urban design considerations. pedestrianization, vehicular penetration, streetscape framework, street enclosure, street edge, building height, views, service/delivery and sun/shade analysis, and that the proposal substantially complies with all other elements of the Vail comprehensive plan. The Vail Village Master Plan contains six major goal statements, each with its own set of objectives, policies and action steps. These are included in Section V of the plan. In concert with the design criteria of the Urban Design Guide Plan, these goals are the principal criteria for the review of a Exterior or Modifications (Sec 12-713-7, Vail Town Code) Staff encourages the PEC to reference this criteria in their responses to the following inquiries: A. Is the mass and scale of the proposed addition complementary to the existing structure? Does the addition meet the intent of the Urban Design Guide Plan? B. Is the mass and scale of the proposed addition appropriate in relation to existing western fagade and public pedestrian way (Bridge Street)? Is the addition compatible with the requirements of the Guide Plan related to street enclosure? C. Does the operation of the proposed building addition compensate for the loss of the outdoor dining deck, an activity supported explicitly by the Vail Village Master Plan (Policy 3.3.2) D. Are there any specific recommendations concerning other elements of the project that the PEC feels are relevant and necessary related to the compliance criteria prior to returning for a final decision? IX. ATTACHMENTS A. Aerial of subject property. B. Project Plan Set C. 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The Gorsuch Building is THE iconic image of Vail. Thus, extremely careful attention is warranted to the unique scale and character of the building as well as its relationship to Bridge Street. Policy 1.1.1: Development and improvement projects approved in the Village shall be consistent with the goals, ob, jectives, policies and design considerations as outline in the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design Guide Plan. The following review is in compliance with this policy. Policy 2.4.1: Commercial infill development consistent with established horizontal zoning regulations shall be encouraged to provide activity genera tors, accessible green spaces, public plazas, and streetscape improvements to the pedestrian network through the Village. Policy 2.5- Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation and maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our quests Gorsuch Building Design Review 9 January 2015 Page 2 These policies support the renovation/expansion. The Gorsuch proposal actually increases winter dining and visible activity adjacent to the street, and by opening the curtain wall, it preserves the existing level of outdoor streetside dining during Spring/Summer/Fall. A negative implication is that the proposal cuts off a major building entry on the east side of Gore Creek Drive, making it a longer uninterrupted wall, somewhat reducing activity. Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan Urban Design Considerations A. Pedestrianization Modest impact by cutting off a pedestrian access to/from Gore Creek Drive. B, Vehicle Penetration No significant impact. C. Streetscape Framework No significant impact. D. Street Enclosure The street enclosure is not changed, although the proposed more massive roof (replacing the awning cover) does tend to narrow down the perceived width of the Gore Creek Drive. E. Street Edge Converting the awning cover into a roofed structure, even with folding doors, connected to the GCD entry tower removes a significant building inset and makes a more continuous building edge (fewer "ins and outs" ). An alternative, for at least part of the GCD fagade, would be to at create a year- round structure that retains more of the airiness of the awning cover (see Suggestions below). F. Building Height No impact. Vail Gorsuch DesRevMem2.docx Gorsuch Building Design Review 9 January 2015 Page 3 G. Views The views through the Gorsuch SE corner terrace is somewhat reduce by replacing the very light awning structure with more substantial column and folding doors. H. Service and Delivery No significant impact I. Sun/shade No significant impact. Architectural Considerations Roof Forms The proposed hip roof is specifically discouraged in the Core Area, and to introduce one at this "center point" of the Village is especially precedent -setting. A shed roof could be an alternative consideration, but, at an appropriate slope, would add even more roof mass, and compromise the elegance of the existing building. Materials Many of the proposed materials (heavy timber rafters and wood soffit, copper gutters materials) are consistent with the existing building. Facades/Windows Transparency Consistent with the guideline, a high % of ground -level transparency is maintained. Materials, Colors Vail Gorsuch DesRevMem2.docx Gorsuch Building Design Review 9 January 2015 Page 4 Doors The proposed seasonal enclosure (a bi-folding door system) is not specifically addressed in the guidelines, but it appears to be comparable to others that have been introduced in the Village. We raise two concerns: 1. the width of the folding door frames gives the closed condition introduces a modern, precedent -setting commercial appearance into the Village, at a prime location. Frames that are thinner and/or more articulated (wrought -iron character) might be more compatible with the guidelines and desired character. 2. The doors have horizontal mullions added, creating large square glass panes. Additional mullions would break the doors into smaller panes, be more consistent with the guidelines, and might offset the commercial character of the frames. The proposed solid glass door at the south end of the addition raises two guideline -related issues: 1. Unarticulated, solid glass doors are discouraged 2. The location and treatment of the doorway makes it difficult to identify, and does not give the expression of "sheltered welcome" encouraged in the guidelines. Both issues give the treatment a modern, non -Tyrolean character. Locating the entry doorway in the existing entry portico would overcome both of these issues, and could be done by only reducing the seating by two places (and perhaps none). Terrace wall/railing The proposal to continue/match the existing stone retaining wall is consistent with the guidelines. The proposed plate glass railing is specifically discouraged in the guidelines (see Balconies, Materials). Continuing the existing wrought -iron railing would be consistent with the guidelines. Vail Gorsuch DesRevMem2.docx Gorsuch Building Design Review 9 January 2015 Page 5 Suggestions: Because an expansion in this location is consistent with the Master Plan, and in the spirit of trying to help find a solution that would be more consistent with the guidelines, we offer two suggestions for consideration for the south, or possibly both, patio covers: 1. a roof structure that has the outward appearance and form of the Gorsuch striped canvas awning cover but is in fact constructed/insulated with solid materials; 2. a greenhouse structure, with a thin, wrought -iron framework consistent with Tyrolean craftsmanship, perhaps with an interior awning for shade. Either of these options could follow the form/shape of the existing awning without setting a precedent of introducing a hip roof structure into the Village Core. References for #2 above: http://www.vaIegardenhouses.co.uk/period-conservatories.htmI 4 Az Found on vM.gardenhou .com Found on bcgreenhouses.com Found on oldblog.lobsterandswan.com Vail Gorsuch DesRevMemZ.docx Ad Name: 10820700A Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM Your account number is- 1 OP2P 23 Vail Daily 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 12/26/2014 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 12/26/2014 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 12/30/2014. General Manager/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 12/30/2014. Ga'.& 9-,J�n Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission expires: November 1, 2015 E) Q�pltY pG��i PAMELA J. SCHULTZ + C.E My CWMIS5100 Exp res 1J10I is 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 January 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Town of Vail Municipal Building. No new items have been submitted for this meet- ing. 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 site visits. 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 Im- paired, for information. Published December 26, 2014, 2014 in the Vail Daily. (10820700) Ad Name: 10860988A PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMIS- SION Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM January12C2015 at TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ll_CHAMBEm Your account number is- 1OP2P 33 / PUBLIC WELCOME 75S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 Vail Daily MEMBERS PRESENT -MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visit: Gorsuch Building - 263 Gore Creek Drive PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1.A request for a recommendation to the VaillnuTown Council on the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan, to establish a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Vail Valley Medical STATE OF COLORADO } Center, Lot 10 (Town of Vail parking lot), and US Bank Building, located at 181 and 281 West Mead - 1 ss ow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots I E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A COUNTY OF EAGLE } Resubdivision of Lot D Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140011) Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Braun and Associates I, Don Rogers, do solemnly swear that I am a qualified Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: representative ofthe Vail Daily. That the same Daily newspaper MOTION: SECOND:VOTE: CONDITIONS: 45 minutes printed in whole or in part and published in the County 2.A request for a final review of a major exterior of Eagle, State of Colorado, and has a general circulation g g alteration or modification, pursuant to Section Town 7, Exterior Alterations t Modifications, Vail Town code, to for therein; that said newspaper has been published continuously allow an exterior renovation and addition, located at 263 Gore Creek Drive (Gor- such Building)/Lots C -E, Block 5, Vail Village Filing and uninterruptedly in said County of Eagle for a period of 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140042) more than fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior to the first Applicant: Gorsuch Ltd., represented by Semple Brown Design Planner: Jonathan Spence publication of the annexed legal notice or advertisement and ACTION: that said newspaper has published the requested legal notice TN: SECOND:VOTE: CONDITIONS: and advertisement as requested. 3.Approval of December 22, 2014 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 4.Information Update The Vail Daily is an accepted legal advertising medium, 5.Adjournment MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: only for jurisdictions operating under Colorado's Home rOV1SlOn Rule. The applications and information about the propos- als are available for public inspection during regu- p lar office hours at the Town of Vail Community De- velopment Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orienta- That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was tion and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Develop- published in the regular and entire issue of every ment Department. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be re- lied upon to determine at what time the Planning number of said daily newspaper for the period of 1 and Environmental Commission will consider an consecutive insertions; and that the first ublication of said p item. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional in- formation. Sign language interpretation is available 24-hour Please notice was m the issue of said newspaper dated 1/9/2015 and upon request with notification. call 479-nform Telephone for the Hearing Im- paired, paired, for information. that the last publication of said notice was dated 1/9/2015 in Community Development Department the issue of said newspaper. Published January 9, 2015 in the Vail Daily. (10860988) In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 01/21/2015. 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 01/21/2015. � 2M 4,& 9. -V-� Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission expires: November 1, 2015 �pRY PUe/ ' PAMELA J. SCHULTZ 9�� COt-SRP$ My Commismn Expires 11/0112015