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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10 Approving the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package, and Setting Forth a Special Review Process to Allow for Staff Approvals for Temporary Signs, Construction Fencing, and other Temporary Improvements i', ORDINANCE NO. 10 SERIES OF 2005 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE COMMERCIAL CORE CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION SIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FENCING PACKAGE, AND SETTING FORTH A SPECIAL REVIEW PROCESS TO ALLOW FOR STAFF APPROVALS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, CONSTRUCTION FENCING, AND OTHER TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN VAIL'S COMMERCIAL CORES. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been duly elected and qualified; and WHEREAS, approximately $1 billion in redevelopment is proposed in the Town of Vail over the next several years which will have many physical and economic impacts on the Town's businesses, guests and residents; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to minimize the negative impacts of this unprecedented amount of construction activity on the Town's businesses, guests and residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1., The Town Council hereby endorses the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package (Available for public inspection at the offices of the Town Clerk of the Town of Vail). Section 2. In order to facilitate the implementation of the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package, the following process shall be substituted for the customary zoning, design review, and sign review as set forth in the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail A. All temporary signs, construction fencing, and other temporary improvements which comply with the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package necessary for the mitigation of construction impacts in Vail's commercial cores shall be administered by the Public Works Department Director orhis/her designee. B. If Town staff and a private retailer disagree on the inclusion of their business signage on the General and Direct Business Impact Mitigation Signage, that retailer shall have the right to appeal the decision of staff to a three person panel comprised of the Town Manager, Director of Public Works, and Director of Community Development. This three person panel shall have ~ two business days to convene and make a ruling on the appeal. Should the private retailer still feel that an incorrect decision was made they can then appeal the panel's decision to Town Council. Appeal to Town Council shall occur after the Municipal Code's requirements for appeals are met. Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2005 ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ Section 3. The authority granted pursuant to this Ordinance shall terminate on April 1, 2008, unless sooner extended or terminated by separate ordinance of the Council Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 5. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 19d' day of April, 2005, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 3rd day of May, 2005, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. p: • odney e' Slifer, M yor ATTEST: ~~~p,L .i ~6rel~ Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 3`d day of May, 2005. ~~s~ Rodney E.'Slifer, M or ATTEST: _ ~o f~N,OF•~q ~ Gf L`6relei bonaldson, Town Clerk ti` ~ ~`~I' Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2005 2 J Commercial Core Construction I~Titigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package The following construction mitigation plan covers the following categories of signs and fencing applications. The elzments described within this document are not intended to take the place of legally required vehicular traffic control devices, OSHA required con~tn~cti~n n~ticec, and ether devices intended for purposes of public safety. 1. Overall marketing signs and features 2. Mitigation to businesses impacted by streetscape and utility construction activities 3. Construction fencing and pedestrian barricades on pedestrian area streets 4. Large Property redevelopment project site fencinb 5. Traffic control activities on non pedestrian area streets Overall marketing signs and features Commercial area entry features Construction information Kiosks 2d and 3d Interactive Displays and Exhibits Purpose: As Overall marketing signs and futures to provide public information, create visual interest, provides activities to increase dwell time (lingering), and enhance business and overall guest experience. Placement Criteria: • At primary and secondary entrances to business districts including but not limited to the following locations. o East Meadow Drive, east and west ends o Slifer Square o Check P~~int Charlie o Gore Creek Drive at Founders Park o Hanson Ranch Road at Mill Creek Chute o Lionshead Mall, east and west ends • At key, highly visible locations within business districts where space allows. • On or adjacent to development construction fencing where space allows. Period of L'se: • During streetscape construction periods. • While development construction fencing is in place. • While weather and maintenance activities permit without impact. General and Direct Business Impact Mitigation Purpose: 'fo enhance and encourage pedestrian traffic through and bctwe~n business areas, crcat~ ( visual interest, and reduce contusion by providing visual clues for moving about through town. To supplement currently allowed business signs by enhancinb direct business identification, reducing confusion, and assisting patrons in negotiating through construction zones to individual businesses impacted by construction activitics..Allows for small individual business plaques on a larger graphic sign format where construction activities are immediately in front of business entrance. Provide additional directional signs to help buests moving between general business are~~. Placement Criteria: • At the beginning and end of each general construction zone to identify businesses located within that zone. • East Meadow Drive • Gore Creek Drive • Children's Fountain/Gore Creek Promenade • Upper Bridge Street • Hanson Ranch Road • Lionshead Mall • At intersections and key decision points to encourage pedestrian traffic between business areas. • Other locations as needed to mitigate impacts to business visibility caused by construction activities. Period of Use: • During ~treetscape construction periods. • While development construction fencing impacts visibility into business districts from main pedestrian routes. • While weather and maintenance activities permit without impact. Large Property redevelopment project site fencing Redevelopment projects area currently required to enclose and contain their sites with fencing. There are two to three options for fencing materials allowed. These are as follows. • Painted plywood, 8 `height, green • Chainlink fencing with green windscreen, 6' height • Chainlink fencing with green windscreen on concrete barriers, 9' approx height The type of fencing used is negotiated by the contractor with the Town of Vail, Department of Public Works on a case-by-case basis. This retains the three types of fencing currently in use and will allow for the addition graphics, color, and design to be applied. Developer sponsored two and three dimensional graphics and displays are allowed and encouraged where appropriate. Observation windows and platforms where; the public can observe construction activities are allowed and encouraged. Temporary Site Development signs and braphics are to integrated into the fence design and installation. Temporary Site Development signs guidelines arc permitted by separate, existing regulations. All current and future redev~lopmcnt and building construction projects are be required to comply with this plan. Purpose: :1s required by code. • To protect adjacent properties and public way from debris and construction hazards. • To screen unsightly construction activities from public view. • To prevent unauthorized entry into construction zones. Opportunities: • Provide a backdrop for interactive features. • Provide visual interest. • Promote business and enhance guest experience. Construction fencing and pedestrian barricades on pedestrian area streets This section includes but is not limited to the following fc;nce types. • 42"Pedestrian Barricades • 72" Chainlink fencing with or without concrete barriers • 42" plastic mesh Fencing is be covered with colored windscreen material to improve appearance. Approximately one-third of the panels are to be printed with high quality graphics, approved logos, andlor photographs. Fence panels can remain uncovered where necessary to retain business visibility and for safety reasons. Purpose: • To separate pedestrians and construction activities • To prevent unauthorized entry into construction zones. • To define safe pedestrian routes through construction zones. Opportunities: • Create visual interest and reduce confusion. • Enhance appearance of construction zones. • Promote finished product. Traffic control activities on non pedestrian area streets `o special business signage. Follow M[,'TCD for traffic control devices and flagging. Drivers need to be paying attention to traffic and traffic control personnel not to other signs and information. } MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Town Council DATE: May 3, 2005 SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance 10, Series of 2005, an ordinance approving the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package. On April 19, 2005, the Town Council approved with modifications the first reading of Ordinance 10, Series of 2005. Per direction from the Town Council, staff has added to Section 1 the location of the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package for public review at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Vail. Staff has also revised the Ordinance to change the time period in which the appeals board has to respond to an appeal from ten days to two days under Section 2 Paragraph B. 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