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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-0125 PECPLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION TOWN OF VA L January 25, 2016, 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado 81657 Call to Order Members present Brian Gillette, Webb Martin, John Rediker, Henry Pratt, Kirk Hansen, John Ryan Lockman Members Absent: Ludwig Kurz 2. A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 12-813-3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12- 16 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the installation of parking in the Chalet Road right -of- way and the conversion of the existing tennis courts to pickle ball courts, located at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Tract F2, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150037) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Todd Oppenheimer Planner: Chris Neubecker Planner Neubecker walked the commission through the proposal. Todd Oppenheimer, representing the applicant, elaborated on Chris's introduction and referenced active pickleball members in the audience. Todd provided details on the proposed reconstruction of the existing courts for pickleball including materials, orientation, parking and landscaping. Commissioner Gillette asked why this use is being proposed if there is a potential noise issue and why this isn't being proposed at Ford Park? Scott O'Connell from Vail Recreation District (VRD) spoke to the clay courts at Ford Park and to the noise generated by the pickle ball being within the town's limits. Scott also spoke to the site visit by the Town Council. Mr. Oppenheimer elaborated more on the noise generated by the activity. Commissioner Gillette asked about the surface conditions at Ford Park. Mr. O'Connell spoke to all of the courts being resurfaced recently. Commissioner Rediker asked about noise complaints. Oppenheimer answered that no complaints have been received. Commissioner Hansen asked for clarification on hours of operation and times of year of use. O'Connell spoke to the courts not being cleared for snow in the winter, and the courts needing to be vacated for maintenance in October. Hours would be dawn to dusk. Commissioner Pratt asked about parking management. Oppenheimer responded that there was no management proposed. Commissioner Rediker asked if these parking spots are going to be reserved or managed. Oppenheimer thought that with the Town's parking garages free in summer, that no demand is apparent from non-pickleball users for this space. Public Comment: Courtney Kline, manager at the Ram's Horn, spoke to concerns about the noise and Town Council's directive to work with the neighbors and wondered why we would wait for complaints to institute remedies. Dan Reynolds, Attorney representing All Seasons, Vail Trails Chalet, Vail Trails East, and Texas Townhomes, expressed concern with more noise, parking and use and its lack of compatibility with the residential properties. Dan spoke to the parking taking away area for potential landscaping. He questioned what would happen if the noise mitigation was ineffectual. Dan also spoke to alternatives in location, design and management. Recommended conditions of approval including sound baffling on fences and a landscape plan, both which should be evaluated by private consultants. Gillette asked for clarification regarding the proposed conditions of approval from Dan Reynolds. Rediker asked Dan if the change to pickleball from tennis exacerbates the issues he mentioned. Reynolds responded that the increase in participation increases the odds. Rediker further asked how additional people in the neighborhood destroy the character of the neighborhood. Reynolds feels that it is the noise being generated by the paddle and the additional people impact the character. Charlie Penwill, former Parks and Recreation Director in the 1970's, spoke to his support for pickleball and the historic use of the area which has included recreational activities. Charlie also spoke to the concerns expressed by Dan Reynolds. Commissioner Hansen asked about court layout and if it should be altered. Charlie spoke to the need of proper orientation of the courts. Rick Sackbauer spoke to his desire for the inclusion of a drinking fountain, a bike rack and elevated benches for viewing pickleball matches. Commissioner Rediker asked about the social aspect of the game and how the player turnover occurred. Sackbauer explained the game and the pace and how games are shortened when others are waiting. Gillette asked about the courts at Red Sandstone. Sackbauer spoke to the temporary conversion of the basketball court at Red Sandstone for pickleball use. The pickleball courts are used in the evenings and on weekends. Jerry Stevens, pickleball coordinator, spoke to the drop-in nature of the sport here in Vail and other characteristics of the sport. Rediker asked about operational characteristics of the current facility at Red Sandstone. Stevens spoke to how the courts were set up and how people coordinated to wait for the next match. Rediker asked if there are better ways to program the space from what is being shown. Penwill spoke to how the space is planned including the planned waiting area not within the court and how the waiting area interacts with casual bystanders. Jim Lamont, representing Vail Home Owners Association, raised issues including waterbody and stream setbacks that he feels has been ignored, restroom facilities that are needed (a given) with the creation of a park, and a proper streetscape. Recommends conditions of approval related to things that may change in the short term including the streamtract issue and soundproofing. He recommended a possible reduction in number of courts from 6 to 4 to make room for other improvements. Jeff Babb, Vail Resorts, spoke to the restroom facilities in the Golden Peak building across the street, of which there are two (upper and lower floors). The restrooms on the second the floor are open sometimes during the summer but generally the building is locked in the summer. The parking lot is by permit only which is managed more in the winter than the summer. Some special events use the lot in the summer. There have been discussions with the Vail Recreation District but not into specifics. Larkspur restaurant has planned changes to their business model and no longer operates a restaurant on a daily basis in the summer. Commissioner Ryan requested clarification on the fencing and noise proofing proposed. Oppenheimer spoke to the fence height being flexible and a typo in the memo. Ryan spoke to his general support for the proposal. Commissioner Hansen feels this will be a good pocket park for the neighborhood. Feels there has been ample time for the public to weigh in and will support this project. Rediker is not certain if an 8' fence will be adequate. Feels that noise will increase but does not know if it will be at a problematic level. Inquired about Mill Creek. Oppenheimer spoke to Mill Creek in this area and generally how drainage works in the vicinity. Rediker - 8 ft. fence vs. 10 ft fence — sound barrier needed. West and north side needs more noise barrier but not on south side. South side concrete paving area should be rethought. More room for queueing. Increase vegetation beneficial to stream tract so more vegetation should go in. A formalized agreement with Vail Resorts for restroom use should be looked at. Supports project but only voting in favor with redesign with more vegetation and restrooms access. Commissioner Webb — Wanted to confirm what the percentage of landscape to hardscape area is. Generally in favor of project. OK with parking layout. Concurs with Commissioner Rediker about need for restrooms. Recommends better signage. Commissioner Gillette — Concurs with Commissioner Webb's comments. Oppenheimer spoke to restroom use, and that the requested use of restrooms at Golden Peak has been declined by Vail Resorts. Gillette — concrete patio is not large enough for queueing. Opportunity on east side of courts to make more riparian area. Look at Manor Vail and see if they'll allow Town of Vail to restore the stream. Wait on opaque barrier and hold off until more data justifies it. Wait a season before installing barrier. Drainage should be looked at (from courts to north) and see if water runoff can be held on site rather than let run across adjacent parking lot to north. Oppenheimer spoke to the drainage and says it follows historical drainage pattern and is treated better by allowing to drain as is. Gillette- Water quality vault should be a part of this project. Rediker — inquired of any written testimony received by town or Town Council that PEC has not seen. Neubecker: No other material submitted to Town Council that is not part of record of this hearing is available today. Notice was published in accordance with Town ordinances. Issue was before Council in November 2015. Greg Hall spoke to Council's hearing of tennis vs pickleball. Gillette: How does water work on site? Oppenheimer spoke to current water situation — no drinking facilities available. Chairman Pratt: generally in favor of the application but with conditions. Some reconciliation with Vail Resorts about restrooms at Golden Peak should be arranged. Mill Creek is severely degraded and Town should take the lead to enhance the riparian zone on east side of courts. Plant more native species along banks. Sound barrier should be installed from the start and fences should be ten feet tall rather than 8; East side too to absorb the sound of the game. Parking is biggest issue and parking should perhaps be reduced to provide more green space along west side of courts. Parking should be signed for exclusive use of the courts. Oppenheimer requested to table the application to bring some plan changes back to PEC. Staff confirmed that's a fair direction. Chairman Pratt looking for show of hands for water quality vault as condition of approval and no Commissioners were in favor of that. Water quality important but not fair to tie water quality vault to this project. Pratt spoke to need of restrooms and favors an agreement with Vail Resorts to provide public restrooms but would not make that a condition of approval. Would like to see more landscaping particularly on the north and west. Hansen reiterated his desire to see a larger concrete patio on south side. Oppenheimer spoke to size as designed at 500 sq. ft. in accordance with the site constraints. Stated that there is additional space to the north of the courts. There is a parking easement along the north property line used by Texas Townhomes for use that could be revoked by the Town if the space is needed for public use. Pratt reiterated he'd like to see the parking reduced so it doesn't become formalized parking. Bike rack and more landscaping should be installed in lieu of parking. Rediker would like to see an alternate arrangement for parking. Oppenheimer stated that head -in parking allows drivers to turn around, as currently designed. Parallel parking would not be possible. Todd stated landscaping does not provide an adequate sound barrier. Table to February 8, 2016 Motion — Rediker Second — Lockman Vote: 6-0-0 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on an application for an encroachment into an existing view corridor, pursuant to Section 12-22-6, Encroachments Into Existing View Corridors, Vail Town Code, to allow for the encroachment of an addition to the Villa Valhalla Building into View Corridor #5, located at 384 Gore Creek Drive, Unit 10/Lot J, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150036) Table to February 8, 2016 Applicant: Jose Pedro Valenzuela Rionda, represented by Pierce Architects Planner: Jonathan Spence Table to February 8, 2016 Motion — Rediker Second —Lockman Vote: 6-0-0 4. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the former Cascade Village Theater and Colorado Mountain College property to include 14 dwelling units, one (1) onsite Employee Housing Unit and the preservation 4,087 square feet of existing commercial, retail and office space, located at 1310 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village, and setting forth details in regard thereto. This project was previously approved most recently in 2007 and expired on June 1, 2015. (PEC150014) Table to February 8, 2016 Applicant: Ultimate Cascade LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Jonathan Spence Table to February 8, 2016 Motion — Rediker Second — Lockman Vote: 6-0-0 5. A request for final review of a Development Plan, pursuant to Section 12-61-11, Vail Town Code, to allow for the future development of Employee Housing Units on the Chamonix parcel located at 2310 Chamonix Road, Parcel B, Resubdivision of Tract D, Vail Das Schone Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150019) Table to March 14, 2016 Applicant: Town of Vail Community Development Department Planner: George Ruther Table to March 14, 2016 Motion — Rediker Second — Lockman Vote: 6-0-0 6. Approval of Minutes January 11, 2016 PEC Meeting Results Approve Motion — Rediker Second — Gillete Vote: 5-0-1 (Lockman Abstained) Commissioner Rediker - Top of page 6 of the minutes, statutory provision. Did not feel there was an inadequate explanation but rather that there is room for further examination at this possibility for regulating pesticide use. 7. Informational Update Information update by George Ruther: On February 3, 2016 the Town of Vail will host Chamonix Affordable Housing Open House. 8. Adjournment 01), PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION T%V�J OF Vii January 25, 2016, 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 Call to Order 2. A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 12-813-3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-16 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the installation of parking in the Chalet Road right-of- way and the conversion of the existing tennis courts to pickle ball courts, located at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Tract F2, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150037) - 15 Min. Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Todd Oppenheimer Planner: Chris Neubecker 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on an application for an encroachment into an existing view corridor, pursuant to Section 12-22-6, Encroachments Into Existing View Corridors, Vail Town Code, to allow for the encroachment of an addition to the Villa Valhalla Building into View Corridor #5, located at 384 Gore Creek Drive, Unit 10/1-ot J, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150036) - 5 Min. Table to February 8, 2016 Applicant: Jose Pedro Valenzuela Rionda, represented by Pierce Architects Planner: Jonathan Spence 4. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the former Cascade Village Theater and Colorado Mountain College property to include 14 dwelling units, one (1) onsite Employee Housing Unit and the preservation 4,087 square feet of existing commercial, retail and office space, located at 1310 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village, and setting forth details in regard thereto. This project was previously approved most recently in 2007 and expired on June 1, 2015. (PEC150014) - 5 Min. Table to February 8, 2016 Applicant: Ultimate Cascade LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Jonathan Spence 5. A request for final review of a Development Plan, pursuant to Section 12-61-11, Vail Town Code, to allow for the future development of Employee Housing Units on the Chamonix parcel located at 2310 Chamonix Road, Parcel B, Resubdivision of Tract D, Vail Das Schone Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150019) - 5 Min. Table to March 14, 2016 Applicant: Town of Vail Community Development Department Planner: George Ruther 6. Approval of Minutes January 11, 2016 PEC Meeting Results 7. Informational Update 8. Adjournment 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. 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Community Development Department Published in the Vail Daily January 22, 2016 TO6' d OF V It ` VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: January 25, 2016 ITEM/TOPIC: A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 12-813-3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-16 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the installation of parking in the Chalet Road right-of-way and the conversion of the existing tennis courts to pickle ball courts, located at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Tract F2, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150037) - 15 Min. ATTACHMENTS: ame: Description: PEC150037 Staff Memorandum Golden Peak Pickleball and Parking CUP.pdf PEC150037 Pickleball Staff Memo D PEC150037 Application Memo Pickleball.pdf PEC150037 Pickleball Applicant Narrative ❑ PEC150037 Exhibit Golden Peak Pickleball and Parking CUP.pdf PEC150037 Pickleball Site Plan ❑ PEC150037 Golden Peak Pickleball Landscape Rendering color R.pdf PEC150037 Pickleball Color Site Plan ❑ PEC150037 Pickleball Google Maps.pdf PEC150037 Pickleball Google Map TOWN OF VAIL ►,- ,C� 1Z- Z I : MI", TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: January 25, 2016 SUBJECT: A request for review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-813-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the expansion of public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and uses, excluding buildings (parking lot), located at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Vail Village Filing 5, Tract F2, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150037) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Todd Oppenheimer Planner: Chris Neubecker I. SUMMARY The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Todd Oppenheimer, is requesting the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-813-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the expansion of public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and uses, excluding buildings (parking lot), located at 461 Vail Valley Drive. Parking will be added along the west side of the courts on Chalet Road, and the tennis courts will be reduced in size to accommodate six pickleball courts. The existing pickleball courts will be turned 90 degrees to a north -south orientation. 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 of this application subject to the findings noted in Section VIII of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Town of Vail, is requesting review of a conditional use permit application to allow for the installation of 12 surface parking spaces at the existing tennis / pickleball courts at 461 Vail Valley Drive. The new parking will result in an increase in the size of the existing use by 764 square feet (149 square feet are on Tract F2), which requires a conditional use permit. In addition, the one existing tennis court and four pickleball courts will be realigned into six pickleball courts. The realignment to a north -south orientation is important to avoid a low sun angle during morning and evening play on the cou rts. According to the applicant's proposal, 12 parking spaces will be added along Chalet Road to the west of the pickleball courts. A small portion of the parking will be on Tract F2, and the remainder of the parking will be within the Chalet Road right-of-way. On street parking is permitted for public parking. 14-5-2 B. On Street Parking. On street parking is not permitted for private developments. All public on street parking provided in the right of way shall meet the standards included in this chapter (table 5). According to the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Vail, the subject site is zoned Outdoor Recreation and public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and uses, excluding buildings are allowed conditional uses in this district, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. A copy of the applicant's request has been attached for reference (Attachment A). III. BACKGROUND Ownership of Vail Village Filing 5, Tract F2 was transferred to the Town of Vail from Vail Associates in 1985 via Quit Claim Deed. The conditions of the transfer of land included the following two items: a. That the property be used solely as public open space, parking or for public recreation facilities, parks or playground uses; b. That no permanent above -ground buildings or structures other than those used for recreational purposes shall be constructed, located or maintained on any portion of the property. The use of the site as an active public outdoor recreation area was in place prior to October 1985 when the property was conveyed to the Town. At that time, active public outdoor recreation areas were permitted uses on this site, which was zoned Agriculture and Open Space district. The tennis courts were lawfully established when constructed. In 1995 the property was rezoned to Outdoor Recreation (Ordinance 19, Series 1995), and active public outdoor recreation uses were listed as conditional uses. The existing use was lawfully established and no additional permits were required if the use remained active public outdoor recreation area and was not expanded, including no additional parking. The existing use is legal nonconforming by the fact that it does not have a Conditional Use Permit. Since parking is proposed, this is considered an enlargement of the use. Approximately three years ago, one of the tennis courts was converted to four pickleball cou rts. IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS CHAPTER 12-16: CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (in part) Town of Vail Page 2 V. VI. SECTION 12-16-1. PURPOSE, LIMITATIONS: In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this title, specified uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review so that they may be located properly with respect to the purposes of this title and with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious development between conditional uses and surrounding properties in the Town at large Uses listed as conditional uses in the various districts may be permitted subject to such conditions and limitations as the Town may prescribe to insure that the location and operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with the development objectives of the Town and will not be detrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised, to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied. SITE ANALYSIS Existing Zoning: Outdoor Recreation Existing Land Use Designation: Village Master Plan Mapped Geological Hazards: None SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING Existing Use North: Medium Density Residential East: High Density Residential South: Ski Base West: High Density Residential VII. REVIEW CRITERIA Zoning District Vail Village Townhouses High Density Multiple Family Ski Base Recreation High Density Multiple Family Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use: 1. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of the Town. Staff finds the conditional use permit request is consistent with the development objectives of the Town of Vail. Specifically, the conditional use permit addresses a goal identified in the Vail Comprehensive Plan to maintain and improve the recreation facilities. Changing to pickleball also helps to meet the goal of evaluating current recreational programming, facilities and amenities and ensure they meet the needs of all users on a year-round basis. The proposed parking will also help to ensure adequate parking for the users of the pickleball courts and thus reduce impacts on adjacent properties. In doing so, this increase in parking supply will not negatively impact the availability or use of other Town of Vail Page 3 public parking structures or spaces intended to meet the needs of our visiting guests and year round residents. Goals for Parks and Recreation in the Vail Comprehensive Plan: Goal #I. Evaluate current recreational programming, facilities and amenities and ensure they meet the needs of all users on a year-round basis. Goal #3. Conduct necessary capital improvements of Vail's current recreational facilities and amenities to meet high standard of quality for users. Staff finds that the proposed conditional use permit request to provide parking and reduce the size of the pickleball courts: • meets the intended purpose of the conditional use permit, • is harmonious with the surrounding uses and ensures adequate light, air, and open space, • is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding properties and the Town at large, • furthers the development objectives of the Town. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 2. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities needs. The proposed conditional use permit will have a positive effect upon transportation facilities and other public needs in the Town. Approval of the site for vehicle parking ensures that at a minimum of 12 public parking spaces located elsewhere in Town remain available for their intended purpose and meet the parking needs for uses of this recreation facility. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and parking areas. Staff finds the proposed conditional use permit will have a positive effect on the existing traffic circulation pattern. Access to the parking spaces will be through existing curb cuts on Vail Valley Drive. Chalet Road will remain available for snow storage in the winter when the pickleball courts are not in use. Staff finds this criterion to be met. Town of Vail Page 4 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. Staff finds the proposed conditional use permit will have no significant impact on the character of surrounding area. Chalet Road is currently used informally as parking in the summer. The character of the area will remain, and the height of the fence is proposed to be reduced from 10' to 8' tall. The design of the fence will be reviewed by the Design Review Board. Staff finds this criterion to be met. VIII. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves the conditional use permit. This recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this conditional use permit request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission passes the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions, this request for review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-8B-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the expansion of public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and uses, excluding buildings, located at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Vail Village Filing 5, Tract F2, and setting forth details in regard thereto." (PEC150037) Conditions: The parking area approved by this conditional use permit is a seasonal use which shall be made available annually for snow storage between December 1 and April 1 of the following year. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this conditional use permit request, 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 January 25, 2016 and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds.- Town inds. Town of Vail Page 5 1. The proposed conditional use permit is in accordance with the purposes of the Zoning Regulations and the Outdoor Recreation District. 2. The proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it will be operated or maintained are not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. The proposed conditional use permit complies with each of the applicable provisions of Chapter 12-16, Conditional Use Permit, Vail Town Code." IX. ATTACHMENTS A. Applicant's Request B. Site Plan C. Google Map of Existing Conditions Town of Vail Page 6 TOWN OF VAIL t Memorandum To: Planning and Environmental Commission From: Todd Oppenheimer Date: January 18, 2016 Subject: PEC Conditional Use Application for redevelopment of Tract F-2, Vail Village 51" Filing from Tennis Courts to Pickleball Courts. INTRODUCTION The Town of Vail has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for the existing lawfully established, nonconforming use of Tract F-2, Vail Village 51" Filing. The town desires to remove and reconstruct the existing 2 tennis courts as 6 pickleball courts and to include 12 public parking spaces on the Chalet Road right-of-way and Tract F-2 with accompanying aesthetic and functional improvements. II. BACKGROUND Tract F-2, Vail Village 51" Filing was conveyed to the Town in October 1985 as developed active recreation tennis courts. At that time the property was zone Agriculture and Open Space in which district active recreation is a permitted use. In 1995 the property was rezoned to Outdoor Recreation in which district active recreation is a conditional use. The rezoning created the condition of a legally established nonconforming use on the property. The property is owned by the Town of Vail and operated and managed by the Vail Recreation District. The existing tennis courts are currently being utilized as 1 tennis court and 4 substandard pickleball courts. The existing court surface is in poor condition with numerous cracks and safety issues. The community has requested additional, correctly constructed pickleball courts and the Town Council have appropriated funds in the 2016 Real Estate Transfer Tax Capital Budget to reconstruct the facility. Tract F-2 is immediately adjacent to the Chalet Road right-of-way which is used for informal facility parking in the summer and snow storage for the Golden Peak area in the winter. Chalet Road is seldom used for through traffic as the Gore Creek Drive right-of-way to the north was vacated to the Texas Townhomes Association in 1986. An emergency vehicle and fire easement was retained by the town to provide emergency vehicle access to Vail Valley Drive and the remaining Gore Creek Drive right-of-way. No change to the existing vehicular access configuration is planned. The proposed pickleball facility, as is the existing tennis facility, is a summer recreation activity only. The facility will be closed in the winter and the parking area will be utilized for snow storage for the Golden Peak area rights-of-way. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The removal of the existing tennis courts and reconstruction as pickleball courts on Tract F-2 includes the following general elements. A. Removal of the existing 13,304 SF asphalt court surface, nets, posts and10' chainlink fence. B. Construction of proposed 13,030 SF post -tensioned concrete pickleball court surface with acrylic coating, nets, posts and 8' black vinyl -coated chainlink fence. C. Installation of Acoustifence Sound reduction material on the south and west fences to reduce sound impacts to adjacent properties if necessitated by noise related complaints. Material will be green in color and printed with an Art in Public Places approved design. D. Reconfiguring of the existing Chalet Road asphalt pavement by removing portions of the asphalt, regrading, and replacing asphalt to accommodate 12 parking spaces including 1 accessible parking space. There is a net increase of 764 SF of asphalt pavement. The combined site configuration requires 149.22 SF of the proposed parking to be located on Tract F-2. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) publication, Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, 1983, references a parking standard for recreation facilities of 1 space per 4 patrons. The 6 pickleball courts proposed can accommodate a total of 24 players at a time. This would generate a parking requirement of 6 spaces. Pickleball is a social sport where groups of players gather and rotate in and out of play possibly increasing the parking demand. The proposed 12 parking spaces, including 1 accessible space, provides 80% more parking than would be required using the NRPA Standards. Additional, overflow parking is available in the Village Parking Structure on most days in the summer and is less than 0.2 miles distance from the site. E. Other improvements included in the project include the following items. a. Accessible concrete walkways. b. Drainage improvements. c. Landscaped boulder retaining walls. d. Landscaping and irrigation. e. 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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 1/22/2016 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 1/22/2016 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 01/22/2016. 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 01/22/2016. � 2M 4, & 9. -'— Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission expires: November 1, 2019 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION January 25, 2016, 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado 81657 1. Call to Order 2. A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 12-813-3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-16 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for the installation of parking in the Chalet Road right -of- way and the conversion of the exist- ing tennis courts to pickle ball courts, located at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Tract F2, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150037) - 15 Min. Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Todd Op- penheimer Planner: Chris Neubecker 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on an application for an encroach- ment into an existing view corridor, pursuant to Section 12-22-6, Encroachments Into Existing View Corridors, Vail Town Code, to allow for the en- croachment of an addition to the Villa Valhalla Building into View Corridor #5, located at 384 Gore CreekDrive, Unit 10/Lot J, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC 150036) - 5 Min. Table to February 8, 2016 Applicant: Jose Pedro Valenzuela Rionda, repre- sented by Pierce Architects Planner: Jonathan Spence 4. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pur- suant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Proce- dures, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelop- ment of the former Cascade Village Theater and Colorado Mountain College property to include 14 dwelling units, one (1) onsite Employee Housing Unit and the preservation 4,087 square feet of ex- isting commercial, retail and office space, located at 1310 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village, and setting forth details in regard thereto. This project was previously approved most recently in 2007 and expired on June 1, 2015. (PEC150014) - 5 Min. Table to February 8, 2016 Applicant: Ultimate Cascade LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Jonathan Spence 5. A request for final review of a Development Plan, pursuant to Section 12-61-11, Vail Town Code, to allow for the future development of Employee Housing Units on the Chamonix parcel located at 2310 Chamonix Road, Parcel B, Resubdivision of Tract D'Vail Das Schone Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC150019) - 5 Min. Table to March 14, 2016 Applicant: Town of Vail Community Development Department Planner: George Ruther 6. Approval of Minutes January 11, 2016 PEC Meeting Results 7. Informational Update 8. Adjournment 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 48-hour notification. Please call (970) 479-2356, Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD), for information. Community Development Department Published in the Vail Daily January 22, 2016 (11856031) Ad Name: 11823065A Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM Your account number is- 1 OP2P 33 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 1/8/2016 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 1/8/2016 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 01/12/2016. 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 01/12/2016. � 2M 4, & 9. -V-� Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission expires: November 1, 2019 Nx � 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 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Town of Vail Municipal Building. A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 12-813-3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-16 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code to allow for "Public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and uses, excluding buildings" lo- cated at 461 Vail Valley Drive, Tract F2, Vail Vil- lage Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Specifically, this project includes the in- stallation of parking in the Chalet Road right-of- way and the conversion of the existing tennis courts to pickle ballcourts. (PEC150037) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Todd Op- penheimer Planner: Chris Neubecker 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 January 8, 2016 in the Vail Daily. (11823065)