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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-1211 PECPLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION TOWN OF UADecember 11, 2017, 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 Call to Order Present: Brian Gillette, John -Ryan Lockman, Pam Hopkins, John Rediker, and Brian Stockmar Absent: Ludwig Kurz, and Karen Perez 2. Main Agenda 2.1. A report to the Planning and Environmental Commission on the Administrator's approval of an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a steel -frame tensile fabric shelter at the softball fields spectator plaza area, located at 580 South Frontage Road East (Ford Park)/Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0032) The applicant has requested that this item be tabled to the January 22, 2018 PEC meeting to allow time for the recreation subcommittee to meet on this matter. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence Motion: Table to January 22, 2018 First: Gillette Second: Stockmar Vote: 5-0-0 2.2. A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to a side setback, located at 1200 Ptarmigan Road, Unit A / Lot 1, Block 8, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0047) The applicant has requested this application to be tabled indefinitely Applicant: Eileen Hyatt, represented by RKD Architects Planner: Matt Panfil Motion: Table to a date uncertain. First: Stockmar Second: Gillette Vote: 5-0-0 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. November 27, 2017 PEC Results Motion: Approve First: Stockmar Second: Gillette Vote: 5-0-0 4. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn First: Gillette Second: Hopkins 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. Please call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time. Community Development Department TOWN OF VA110 VAI L TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: December 11, 2017 ITEM/TOPIC: A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to a side setback, located at 1200 Ptarmigan Road, Unit A / Lot 1, Block 8, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0047) The applicant has requested this file be tabled indefinitely. ATTACHMENTS: File Name Description PEC17-0047_1200 Ptarmigan_Rd_Memo.pdf Staff Memo to PEC TOWN OF VAIL � Memorandum TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: December 11, 2017 SUBJECT: A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to a side setback, located at 1200 Ptarmigan Road, Unit A / Lot 1, Block 8, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0047) Applicant: Eileen Hyatt, represented by Jack Snow, RKD Architects Planner: Matt Panfil The applicant, Eileen Hyatt, represented by Jack Snow of RKD Architects, has requested that this item be tabled indefinitely in order to address the potential need for additional variances. TOWN OF VA10 VAI L TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: ITEM/TOPIC: November27, 2017 PEC Results ATTACHMENTS: File Name pec results 112717.pdf Description November 27, 2017 PEC Results PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION TOWN OF UANovember 27, 2017, 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 Call to Order Present: Brian Gillette, Pam Hopkins, John -Ryan Lockman, Ludwig Kurz, Karen Perez, John Rediker, and Brian Stockmar Absent: None 2. Main Agenda 2.1. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on the adoption of the 2017 Comprehensive Open Lands Plan and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0049) 90 min. Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Kristen Bertuglia Planner: Chris Neubecker Motion: Continue to January 8, 2018 First: Gillette Second: Stockmar Vote: 7-0-0 Neubecker did not have a presentation for the PEC, but deferred to Tom Braun, Braun Associates, Inc., to give a PowerPoint presentation. Braun summarized the review process to date. He stated that he anticipates this item be continued this afternoon until January, 2018. Rediker suggested that the PEC address the main topics individually at separate future meetings, rather than addressing the Plan as a whole. Braun stated that the focus for this meeting is based on only two topics: protection of Town of Vail open space and trails. Rediker asked that at the end of the presentation, a decision be made regarding specific meeting topics in the future. Gillette stated that there are a lot of misconceptions about the nature of the Plan Update. He suggested that at the start of every meeting, the public be reminded of the high level nature of the plan and that just because an item appears on the Plan Update, does not mean it is set or that no further meetings or reviews will be required. Braun outlined changes to the Plan Update that have been made since the last time the item appeared before the PEC on November 13, 2017. Refinements to the proposed update were made in the following sections: Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Lands, Trails, Action Plan, and Implementation. Moving on to the two specific topics to be the focus of the meeting, Braun outlined the additional means by which open space can be protected in the Town: open space zoning by referendum or via conservation easements. Braun described the specific process and criteria for a property to be classified as Designated Open Space. He referenced a map in his presentation that identified all properties currently zoned Designated Open Space. He also showed a map that identified 26 properties that may be suitable for future Designated Open Space. Braun then reviewed conservation easements and how they can be used to protect open space within the Town. A conservation easement is a tool for a land owner to protect land, which may also have the potential for tax benefits. Gillette stated that the Plan Update should include both the positives and negatives of conservation easements Braun identified four Town -owned properties that have been identified for discussion for potential conservation easements: Gore Creek Corridor, Katsos Ranch, Donovan Park Upper Bench, and Booth Falls parcels. Rediker asked if there have been any properties identified for recommendation to be rezoned Designated Open Space. Braun responded in the affirmative and stated that the four previously mentioned properties may already be zoned Designated Open Space and that conservation easements would be an additional layer of protection. Rediker asked if there are properties that warrant a Designated Open Space zoning classification, but do not meet the specific criteria for Designated Open Space zoning. If so, Rediker asked if there are other tools available, aside from conservation easements, to protect such properties. Rediker believes conservation easements take away choice from future generations. Kurz concurred with Rediker's views regarding the use of conservation easements. Stockmar also agreed. Gillette added that there should be increased flexibility in allowing for rezoning of properties to Designated Open Space. The rest of the PEC agreed. Perez asked if there is a process for designating Town -owned properties for conservation easements. Because the conservation easement is permanent, there needs to be an extensive review and approval process. Gillette stated that approval should require Town Council and a majority of the public. Braun and the PEC had a lengthy discussion regarding several different Town -owned properties and their suitability for development or further protection. At the request of Rediker, Braun summarized the differences between the action plans for the 1994 Plan and the proposed Plan Update. There are three (3) parcels that have been identified for further review for their potential to accommodate employee housing. Braun continued his presentation by introducing the trails section of the Plan Update. A common theme was that if any new trail is to be constructed, it must be evaluated for its environmental impact. A separate group was formed to do additional research on trails. A workshop focused on trails was also held in August, 2017. Five (5) trail themes were identified during this time: safety, sustainability, accessibility, diversity, and connectivity. Braun referenced an image that identified all proposed trails or trail connections. A wildlife analysis would be the next step towards the development of any new trails. Braun emphasized that the proposals are just ideas, and acknowledged that some trails depicted in the plan will be dropped from consideration due to design challenges, environmental impacts, cost, public impact, or other factors. Stockmar stated that there is a lack of information regarding trail usage. Braun stated that there has been an attempt to quantify the amount of usage for different trails in the area. Gregg Barrie, Senior Landscape Architect, confirmed that there are some trail usage counts available. Rediker asked if there is a preference for soft- or hard -surfaced trails. Barrie responded that there is demand for both types of trails. Rediker asked if there are concerns or recommendations regarding existing trail signage. Braun stated that the public opinion was very clear that the trail directional signage can be improved and that additional outreach to trail users for topics such as trail etiquette may be necessary. Stockmar stated that trail access should not inconvenience other residents and guests. Barrie asked if Stockmar wanted specific discussion regarding the use of parking, etc. at trailheads. Stockmar clarified that he wants to maintain access, but reduce the amount of parking at certain locations. Rediker asked if the Plan Update identifies any wildlife impacts or other environmental impacts on existing trails. Braun stated that existing trails were not reviewed in such a manner. Rediker continued by asking if the identified Peregrine Falcon nesting sites are permanent or require monitoring on a year to year basis. Barrie stated that such a review would be part of any trail development in these areas, but the Plan Update does not specifically identify all possible wildlife impacts for all trails. Lockman asked if a table or matrix could be created for this part of the Plan Update in addition to the existing narrative. Kurz concurred with Stockmar's statement that trail usage information would be beneficial to the PEC. He added that he needs more time to read through all of the updated information that was part of the PEC packet. Perez asked if any cost estimates for any of the trail -related action items have been conducted. Braun stated that as the trails plan contains just conceptual ideas, it is too early in the process to do so. Stockmar expressed concern that the PEC was not notified of the public workshop that was held just prior to the PEC meeting. Hopkins asked why the parcels near Donovan Park are identified as low priority. Gillette asked if the trail usage counts differentiate between cyclists and pedestrians. Barrie said that they do not. Rediker opened the item for public comment Patti Langmaid stated that she believes in the use of conservation easements to protect land in perpetuity. Pete Seibert stated that he is a frequent user of the North Trail and is appreciative of the previous work session. He stated that planned and social trails should use the same criteria in review of their potential environmental impact. Anne Marie Mueller stated that she lives at the base of the Vail Trail and that she has concerns regarding rock fall hazards on proposed trails. The rock is stratified in this area, and can come loose with water flow. Bill Hoblitzell encouraged the PEC to keep the trails plan at the conceptual level. We don't need to know everything now to adopt a plan. Any new trails will have to go through a thorough review later, especially if the United States Forest Service (USFS) is involved. Diana Donovan stated that she has reviewed the plan thoroughly and expressed frustration that the PEC has not had similar comments to hers. She believes the public has not had ample opportunity for review. She added that the terms "open lands" and "open space" need to be defined and differentiated. She asked if there is a demonstrable need for more trails in Vail, and stated the purpose of trails is to take the pressure off wilderness areas. She believes trails are a want, not a need. She stated that the Town cannot afford to support more facilities and their associated maintenance costs. She asked why staff has ignored the Town Council's request not to pursue USFS land. She does not believe community input is impacting the planning process. She does not believe there were any meetings devoted to wildlife. She expressed concern about any change to RETT-acquired properties. She asked that the item be tabled until January and suggested weekly meetings, with all parties involved, until the next PEC meeting. Blondie Vucich stated that she is concerned about negative impacts to the environment associated with the Plan Update, especially impacts to wildlife due to construction of any new trails. She outlined concerns cited in a document prepared by Bill Andree. She also expressed concern regarding a lack of access to information and that Town staff has not made certain documents available to her. She called for the Vail Trail extension to be removed from the Plan Update. She also asked that all relevant documents be provided to the public and to continue this item until January, 2018. Anne Esson (1880 Lions Ridge Loop) stated that she is concerned that the PEC will overlook some of the wildlife reports that have been included in the packet. She summarized some of the negative potential impacts trails may have on wildlife. She is especially concerned about the Vail Trail and Buffehr Creek extensions' impacts on wildlife. She asked the PEC to continue the item until wildlife and biodiversity studies are completed. Tom Vucich stated that he reviewed the August 15, 2017 Town Council meeting minutes and that Council member Kim Langmaid asked for information as to how any proposed trails would impact wildlife and that she would like to see a push for wildlife preservation similar to the push for new trails in Vail. He does not understand why the Vail Trail extension is still a part of the Plan Update and believes the extension is a threat to sustainability. He asked that the document be updated to remove references to the Vail Trail extension. Rediker asked for final comments from the commissioners. Lockman — Stated that the earlier workshop was important and it is good that the public is deeply involved. He stated that conservation easements may make sense for certain Town -owned properties. There should be a better process in place. It is important to acknowledge the success of the 1994 Plan. He stated that the Plan Update as it currently exists is difficult to understand in regards to the layout and intent. He agrees that wildlife impact should be thoroughly reviewed for any new trails, including social trails. He believes the item should be continued. Hopkins — Suggested that the document be renamed to indicate that it is a working draft. She is pleased that wildlife has been given more consideration in the Plan Update. Asked for more information about Parcel 8 in the Town -owned properties map on page 18 and why it has not been identified as suitable for a Designated Open Space zoning. In regards to trails, she suggested that trails on the valley floor be truly accessible. She would also like to continue the item to a later date. Perez — She stated that the dialog has been helpful. She believes the Plan Update needs to be transparent. She would like to be given more time to digest and comprehend the PEC packets. She agrees with Diana Donovan's suggestion that there needs to be a more clear differentiation between the terms open space and open land. She would also like to continue the item until January, 2018. Kurz — Thanked the members of the public that were involved in the workshop and public comments. He also believes the item should be continued as the Plan Update is one of the most important recommendations the PEC could make. A balancing of differing opinions is still required for some topics like the Vail Trail. He suggested that the Plan Update should include a future update schedule so that it is not another 23 years before the plan is updated again. Gillette — He stated that the Plan Update and recent revisions are good, but believes it should be emphasized that the Plan Update operates on a macro level. He likes the layout of the document and believes it makes sense. He is comfortable with continuing the item to January, 2018, but believes there will be a time when a vote is necessary. 3. N Stockmar — Thanked the members of the public for their input. He also favors continuing the item. Open lands and trails should be addressed separately and action items reviewed individually. Rediker — He echoed other commissioners' comments regarding public input. He reiterated his dislike for the use of conservation easements and the opening up of the criteria and procedures for zoning property Designated Open Space. Asked for clarification of some of the studies provided in the PEC packet. He referenced a report by Bill Andree that was part of Vail's application to be designated a sustainable destination. He also referenced a Mears report from 2016 that was part of the original Vail Trail project. Gregg Barrie reminded the PEC that in 2016 the Town Council directed staff to table the Vail Trail project until the Plan Update is completed. He asked if there is a report by Western Bionomics that has not been included in any of the PEC packets. Barrie responded that there was a detailed analysis done in association with the aforementioned original (2016) Vail Trail project. Rediker suggested any other reports that address wildlife and trails be included in future packets. He also agreed that "open lands" and "open space" may need to be better differentiated and defined. He noted the public comment regarding the cost of trail maintenance. In regards to the public concern about the impact of trails on wildlife, he encouraged the public to review the language within the Plan Update regarding wildlife analyses as part of any trail update and cautioned about striking any items that have not yet been fully reviewed for their potential impact. Rediker suggested that the next meeting should also cover the Action Plan and Implementation chapter. Approval of Minutes 3.1. November 13, 2017 PEC Results Motion: Approve First: Kurz Second: Perez Vote: 6-0-1 (Lockman Recused) Informational Update —West Vail Master Plan Neubecker informed the PEC that staff has recently begun conducting background research in preparation for a West Vail Master Plan. The next step will be to begin reaching out to the public for their input. Staff is working on establishing the process and a timeline for the project. Gillette asked how property owners will be contacted regarding the plan. Neubecker stated that there will be a number of ways to try to directly contact property owners in order to get them involved in the process, including direct mail, website, and newspaper. Kurz asked if there is an established planning area for West Vail. Neubecker responded that staff has their definition of the West Vail boundaries, but the boundary will be a question asked of the public for their input. 5. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn First: Kurz Second: Lockman Vote: 7-0-0 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. Please call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time. Community Development Department Ad #: 0000150976-01 Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM DEVLMT Your account number is: 1023233 PROOF OF PUBLICATION VAIL DAILY STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF EAGLE I, Mark Wurzer, do solemnly swear that I am Publisher of the 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 insertion; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated 11 /24/2017 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 11 /24/2017 in the issue of said newspaper In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 11/24/2017. Mark Wurzer, Publisher Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado this day 11 /24/2017. Pamela J. Schultz, Notary Public My Commission Expires: November 1, 2019 PAMELA J. SCHULTZ NOTARY PUDLtC. STATE. OF CQL4F�A>3� i�6�R.RY iI7 #799946309Y5 k6y r,",Wr kl nE)Tres Nwomhar 1.2078 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, onDecember 11, 2417 at 1:00 pm in the Town of Vail Municipal Building. No new items have been submitted for this meeting. Tabled or continued items from previous meetings may be scheduled for this meeting date. The applications and information about the propos- als are available for public inspection during office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend site visits. Please call 970-479- 2138 or visit www.vailgov.com/planning_ for addition- al information. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification, dial 711. Published November 24, 2017 in the Vail Daily. 0000150976 Ad #: 0000161048-01 Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM DEVLMT Your account number is: 1023233 PROOF OF PUBLICATION VAIL DAILY STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF EAGLE I, Mark Wurzer, do solemnly swear that I am Publisher of the 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 insertion; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated 12/8/2017 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 12/8/2017 in the issue of said newspaper In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 12/11/2017. Mark Wurzer, Publisher Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado this day 12/11/2017. Jerilynn Medina, Notary Public My Commission Expires: August 3, 2020 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION December 11, 2017, 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 1. Call to Order 2. Main Agenda 2.1. A report to the Planning and Environmental Commission on the Administrator's approval of an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12-16-10, Amendment Proce- dures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a steel -frame ten sile fabric shelter at the softball fields spectator pla- za area, located at 580 South Frontage Road East (Ford Park)/Unplatted, and setting forth details in re- gard thereto. (PEC17-0032) The applicant has requested that this item be tabled to the January 22, 2018 PEC meeting to allow time for the recreation subcommittee to meet on this mat- ter. 5 min. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence 2.2_ A request for the review of a variance from Sec- tion 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, in accord- ance with the provisions of Section 12-17-1, Varian- ces, Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to a side setback, located at 1200 Ptarmigan Road, Unit A / Lot 1, Block 8, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0047) The applicant has requested this file be tabled indef- initely. 5 min. Applicant: Eileen Hyatt, represented by RKD Architects Planner: Matt Panfil 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 _ November 27, 2017 PEC Results 4. Adjournment The applications and information about the propos- als are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Develop- ment Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The 0000161048public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Develop- ment Department. Times and order of items are ap- proximate, 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 informa- tion. Please call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time. Community Development Department Published in the Vail Daily December 8 20170000161048