HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-23 Updating the Vail Village Master PlanRESOLUTION NO. 23
Series of 2008
A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE PROCESS
AND PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN SECTION VIII-B, ADOPTION, EXTENSIONS AND
AMENDMENTS OF THE VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on January 16, 1990, the Vail Town Council adopted the Vail Village Master Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Section VIII-B of the Vail Village Master Plan outlines a process and procedures
for updating the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Community Development Department has submitted a
development application proposing certain updates to the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing
on the proposed updates on July 28, 2008, and has forwarded a recommendation of approval, with
modifications, of the updates to the Town Council by a vote of 7-0-0; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the updates is to reaffirm the goals, objectives, policies and action
steps of the Master Plan; to identify those projects and action steps that have been completed; and to
identify those next series of actions steps needed to implement the recommendations of the Master
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that conditions have changed in Vail Village which
warrant the proposed updates and that said updates are in keeping with the goals, objectives, and
policies prescribed by the Master Plan in general.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO:
The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby updates the Vail Village Master Plan as follows:
GOAL #1 ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY, REDEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING UNIQUE
ARCHITECTURAL SCALE OF THE VILLAGE IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN ITS SENSE OF
COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY.
1.1 Obiective:
Implement a consistent development review process to reinforce the character of the
Village.
1.1.1 Policy
Development and improvement projects approved in the Village shall be consistent with
the goals, objectives, policies and design considerations as outlined in the Vail Village
Master Plan and Urban Design Guide Plan.
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1.2 Obiective:
Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities.
1.2.1 Policy:
Additional development may be allowed as identified by the Action Plan and as is
consistent with the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design Guide Plan.
1.2.2 Policy:
Development and improvement projects shall be coordinated to minimize the unintended
negative consequences associated with construction activity in a pedestrianized,
commercial area. For instance, the noise abatement, project completion guarantees,
temporary parking, traffic control, etc.
1.3 Obiective:
Enhance new development and redevelopment through public improvements done by private
developers working in cooperation with the town.
1.3.1 Policy:
Public improvements shall be developed with the participation of the private sector
working with the Town.
1.4 Obiective:
Recognize the "historic" importance of the architecture, structures, landmarks, plazas and
features in preserving the character of Vail Village.
1.4.1 Policy:
The historical importance of structures, landmarks, plazas and other similar features shall
be taken into consideration in the development review process.
1.4.2 Policy:
The Town may grant flexibility in the interpretation and implementation of its regulations
and design guidelines to help protect and maintain the existing character of Vail Village.
1.4.3 Policy:
Identification of "historic" importance shall not be used as the sole means of preventing or
prohibiting development in Vail Village.
GOAL #1 Action Steps:
1.Develop and adopt an overlay zone district-implementing the Vail Village Master Plan
2.Study and implement an impact fee system to reduce the public burden of providing
infrastructure and public services to new development.
3.Repriaritize public improvement projects within the Village area.
4.Develop and adopt an annual construction activity schedule for development and
improvement projects in the Village with special attention given to the use of the Town's
right-of-way and the potential negative impacts on the resident and guest experience.
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5.Explore the impacts of amending the definition of a"building story" as defined on the
Conceptuat Building Height Plan to allow for an increase in the floor-to-floor height to
greater than 9 feet.
6.Compile a list and develop a map identifying the location of potential structures,
landmarks, plazas and other similar features that may be of historical importance.
7.Explore the option of requiring the execution of performance completion bonds to ensure
that projects which are started in Vail Village are fully completed.
GOAL #2 TO FOSTER A STRONG TOURIST INDUSTRY AND PROMOTE YEAR-AROUND ECONOMIC
HEALTH AND VIABILITY FOR THE VILLAGE AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
2.1 Obiective:
Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 11 sub-areas throughout the Village and allow for
development that is compatible with these established land use patterns.
2.1.1 Policy:
The zoning code and development review criteria shall be consistent with the overall goals
and objectives" of the Vail Village Master Plan.
2.2 Obiective:
Recognize the importance of Vail Village as a mixed use center of activities for our
guests, visitors and residents.
2.2.1 Policv:
The design criteria in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan shall be the primary
guiding document to preserve the existing architectural scale and character of the core
area of Vail Village.
2.3 Obiective:
Increase the number of residential units available for short term overnight
accommodations.
2.3.1 Policv:
The development of short term accommodation units is strongly encouraged.
Residential units that are developed above existing density levels are required to be
designed or managed in a manner that makes them available for short term overnight
renta l.
2.4 Obiective:
Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with
existing land uses.
2.4.1 Policy:
Commercial infill development consistent with established horizontal zoning regulations
shall be encouraged to provide activity generators, accessible greenspaces, public
plazas, and streetscape improvements to the pedestrian network throughout the Village.
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2.4.2 Policv:
Activity that provides night life and evening entertainment for both the guest and the
community shall be encouraged.
2.5 Obiective:
Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation and maintenance of existing lodging and
commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our guests.
2.5.1 Policv:
Recreation amenities, common areas, meeting facilities and other amenities shall be
preserved and enhanced as a part of any redevelopment of lodging properties.
2.5.2 Policv:
The town will use the maximum flexibility possible in the interpretation of building and fire
codes in order to facilitate budding renovations without compromising life, health and safety
considerations.
2.6 Obiective:
Encourage the development of employee housing units in Vail Village through the efforts
of the private sector.
2.6.1 Policv:
Employee housing units may be required as part of any new or redevelopment project
requesting density over that allowed by existing zoning.
2.6.2 Policy:
Employee housing shall be developed with appropriate restrictions so as to insure their
availability and affordability to the local work force.
2.6.3 Policv:
The Town of Vail may facilitate in the development of affordable housing by providing
appropriate assistance.
2.6.4 Policv:
Employee housing shall be developed in the Village when required by the Town's
adopted Zoning Regulations.
2.7 Obiective:
Encourage the development of multi-use special events venues and infrastructure (ie, publicly
accessible restrooms, power and utilities, etc.) within Vail Village in cooperation with the private
sector.
2.7.1 Policv:
The development of new special event venues and improvements to existing venues shall
be strongly encouraged to reinforce the important role that special events play in the
promoting a year-round economy in Vail Village.
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GOAL #2 Action Steas:
1. fnitiate zoning code tnodificatrorts to c:larify fhe Urbart Design Guide Plan's authority to
cover those areas vcitsic~e of: Carrrrrret-cia1 Cor-e 1 that are referenced by the Llrban Design
Guide Pfaf7. (Completect)
2.Develop and adopt an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Town of Vail.
3. Create a special events venue map for Vail Village. The map should include existing and
potential special event venue locations with an indication of how many participants the
venue can accommodate. Other logistical considerations such as event set up
configurations, vehicular access, pedestrian circulation, emergency vehicle
accommodations, compatibility with adjacent and surrounding uses, etc. should also be
noted on the map.
4.In cooperation with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, explore the creation of
stormwater management regulations aimed at preserving and protecting the water quality
of Gore Creek to ensure that the creek and its adjacent riparian corridors remains healthy
and vibrant.
5.Explore the adoption of land use policies regarding certain land uses (ie real estate offices,
professional offices and similar non-retail uses) addressing horizontal zoning of public
accommodation zone district properties within the area governed by the Vail Village Master
Plan.
6. Establish a clear policy related to the use of the public right-of-way and other similar public
property for the outdoor display of inerchandise and goods and make any amendments to
the town's adopted codes as necessary to implement the desired policy.
GOAL #3: TO RECOGNIZE AS A TOP PRIOTITY THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE WALKING
EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
3.1 Obiective:
Physically improve the existing pedestrian ways by landscaping and other
improvements.
3.1.1 Policy;
Private development projects shall incorporate streetscape improvements (such as
paver treatments, landscaping, lighting and seating areas), along adjacent pedestrian
ways.
3.1.2 Policy
Public art and other similar landmark features shall be encouraged at
appropriate locations throughout the Town.
3.1.3 Policy:
Flowers, trees, water features, and other landscaping shall be encouraged throughout the
Town in locations adjacent to, or visible from, public areas.
3.2 Obiective:
Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to the greatest extent possible.
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3.2.1 Policy
Vehicular traffic will be eliminated or reduced to absolutely minimal necessary levels
in the pedestrianized areas of the Village.
3.3 Obiective:
Encourage a wide variety of activities, events, and street life along pedestrian ways and plazas.
3.3.1 Policv:
The Town encourages a regulated program of outdoor street activity in predetermined
locations throughout the Village.
3.3.2 Policv:
Outdoor dining is an important streetscape feature and shall be encouraged in commercial
infill or redevelopment projects.
3.4 Obiective:
Develop additional sidewalks, pedestrian-only walkways and accessible green space areas,
including pocket parks and stream access.
3.4.1 Policy:
Physical improvements to property adjacent to stream tracts shall not further restrict
public access.
3.4.2 Policy:
Private development projects shall be required to incorporate new sidewalks along
streets adjacent to the project as designated in the Vail Village Master Plan and/or
Recreation Trails Master Plan.
3.4.3 Policy:
The "privatization" of the town-owned Gore Creek stream tract shall be strongly
discouraged.
3.4.4 Policv:
Encroachment of private improvements on the town-owned Gore Creek stream tract shall
be prohibited.
3.4.5 Policv:
The Town shall require the removal of existing improvements constructed without the
Town's consent within the town-owned Gore Creek stream tract.
GOAL #3 Action Steps:
lnifiafe a comprehensive Iighfing plat7 far all public spaces in Vai{ Village. (Comptefed)
2. Amend the Design Review Guidelines to recognize the concept of "winterscape" in the
evaluation of landscape plans.
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3. Identify additional locations and funding strategies for the development of additional
public restrooms in the Village.
4. Sfudy walking-onty paths and strearrr access on pcibtic property, (Ccarrapleted)
5, Initiate the Vail VrlPage Streetscap~.~ /mprovement Pfat) ta serve as a ccarrcepfi ptan for
subseqzrerrt irnprovements to pu:btic places in tf-re Village. (Cat-nplefed)
6. L?esignate an Arts in Public Places Board to prodcace and/ar review prapcasals fQr pciblic
art alartg pedestriarr ways, (Cornpteted)
7. Expand the summer flower planting program and encourage private sector participation.
8. Cantinue to improve traffic control systems--effectiveness and appearance.
9. Monitor time zoning and revise as possible. Continue to explore alternative service/delivery
mechanisms, especially an off-site warehouse with small vehicle distribution in the Village.
10. Construct new sidewalks and recreation trails as per the Recreation Trails Master Plan--
Core Area Detail.
GOAL #4: TO PRESERVE EXISTING OPEN SPACE AREAS AND EXPAND GREENSPACE
OPPORTUNITIES.
4.1 Obiective:
Improve existing open space areas and create new plazas with greenspace and pocket parks.
Recognize the different roles of each type of open space in forming the overall fabric of the
Village.
4.1.1 Policy:
Active recreation facilities shall be preserved (or relocated to accessible locations
elsewhere in the Village) in any development or redevelopment of property in Vail
Village.
4.1.2 Policy:
The development of new public plazas, and improvements to existing plazas (public art,
landmarks, historic features, streetscape features, seating areas, etc.) shall be strongly
encouraged to reinforce their roles as attractive people places.
4.1.3 Policy
With the exception of ski base-related facilities, existing natural open space areas at
the base of Vail Mountain and throughout Vail Village and existing greenspaces shall
be preserved as open space.
4.1.4 Policv:
Open space improvements including the addition of accessible greenspace as
described or graphically shown in the Vail Village Master Plan and/or Urban
Design Guide Plan, will be required in conjunction with private infill or
redevelopment projects.
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4.2 Obiectives:
Improve and expand the opportunity for active and passive recreational activity throughout
the Village.
4.2.1 Policv:
Continue the implementation of the Ford Park Master Plan as this will provide
important recreational opportunities to residents and guests.
GOAL #4 Action Steps:
1. Develop pocket parks with passive recreational improvements including benches, paths,
children's play facilities and stream access in appropriate Town-owned parcels.
2. Evaluate additional opportunities for the purchase of additional parcels for open space and/or
public use.
3. Explc~~~e ffie "Milf Creefc Retait Area" a,~ part of ffre Village Streefscape F'rojec[.
Compleled)
4. Connect streamwalks to other walkways and pocket parks in order to integrate and enhance
the total pedestrian nefinrork.
5. Revegetate and restore disturbed areas along stream tracts.
6. 1mproue or remove the Wittaur Brfrfge pedesfrian bt°idge.
7, Restore the Town s170w cfump, inclcrding stream tracf, ta its nafural stafe.
8. Explore the feasibility of expanding Ford Park to the west to Vail Valley Drive and/or Slifer
Plaza along the Gore Creek stream tract to provide improved pedestrian and handicapped
access to the Park.
9. Identify opportunities to improve and enhance the forest health within and immediately around
Vail Village to mitigate the damage caused by the pine beetle and similar tree diseases and
infestations.
10. Continue to develop and implement wildland interface initiatives aimed at reducing the threat
of the loss of property and life due to the risk of wildland fires.
GOAL #5: INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE CAPACITY, EFFICIENCY, AND AESTHETICS OF THE
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE.
5.1 Obiective:
Meet parking demands with public and private parking facilities
5.1.1 Policy
For new development that is located outside of the Commercial Core I Zone District, on-
site parking shall be provided (rather than paying into the parking fund) to meet any
additional parking demand as required by the zoning code.
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5.1.2 Policv:
The expansion of the Vail Village parking structure shall maximize the number of
additional parking spaces available for public parking.
5.1.3 Policv:
Seek locations for additional structured public and private parking.
5.1.4 Policv:
Continue to promote the lease parking program as a means for maximizing the
utilization of private parking spaces.
5.1.5 Policv:
Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide underground or visually
concealed parking.
5.1.6 Policv:
Development and redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide ample
temporary parking for construction workers for the duration of a construction project to
minimize impacts on our guests and visitors resulting from the loss of public parking.
5.2 Obiective:
Encourage the use of public transportation to minimize the use of private automobiles throughout
Vail.
5.2.1 Policy:
The Town and its regional partners shall continue to provide an efficient transit system
and increase service levels as needed to meet demand.
5.2.2 Policv:
The Town shall facilitate and encourage the operation of private shuttle vans outside of
the pedestrianized core area.
5.3 Obiective:
Concentrate the majority of interconnecting transit activity at the periphery of the Village
to minimize vehicular traffic in pedestrianized areas.
5.3.1 Policv:
The Vail Transportation Center shall be the primary pick up and drop off point for public
transit and private shuttle vans and taxis.
5.4 Obiective:
Improve the streetscape circulation corridors throughout the Village.
5.4.1 Policv:
The Town shall work with the Colorado Division of Highways toward the
implementation of a landscaped boulevard and parkway along the South Frontage
Road.
5.4.2 Policv:
Medians and right-of -ways shall be landscaped.
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GOAL #5 Action Steqs:
1. Construct vehicular circulation and signage improvements designed to reduce
unnecessary traffic into the Village core.
2. Continue to monitor traffic flow through the roundabout areas and study alternatives available
to increase efficiency of this intersection and' meet future traffic demands.
3. Continue to study the feasibility of a"people mover" or other public transportation alternatives
to augment or replace the existing shuttle system.
4. Vi1lage parkirrg policies (both parking req=.iirernents and properties eligib9e for payirtg infa fhe
parkirig fund) f01t0wi17g the cornpletict? of ttte Town's Parkirrg and rratispartatfon Study.
5. Study the feasibility of an underground (recreation fields would remain), parking structure in
Ford Park.
6. Review Chapter 10, Off Street Parking And Loading, Title 12, Zoning Regulations, to identify
additional opportunities to further enhance the maximum utilization of private parking
spaces within the master plan study area.
7. Evaluate options for establishing regulatory requirements for development and redevelopment
projects to provide ample temporary parking for construction workers for the duration of a
construction project.
GOAL #6: TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE VITAL OPERATIONAL ELEMENTS
OF THE VILLAGE.
6.1 Obiective:
Provide service and delivery facilities for existing and new development.
6.2 Obiective:
Provide for the safe and efficient functions of fire, police and public utilities within the
context of an aesthetically pleasing resort setting.
6.2.1 Policy:
Development projects and other improvements in Vail Village shall be reviewed by
respective Town departments to identify both the impacts of the proposal and potential
mitigating measures.
6.2.2 Policy:
Minor improvements (landscaping, decorative paving, open dining decks, etc.), may be
permitted on Town of Vail land or right-of-way (with review and approval by the Town
Council and Planning and Environmental Commission when applicable) provided that
Town operations such as snow removal, street maintenance and fire department access
and operation are able to be maintained at current levels. Special design (i.e. heated
pavement), maintenance fees, or other considerations may be required to offset impacts on
Town services.
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GOAL #6 Action Steps:
1. Study feasible alternatives for providing long range solutions for loading and delivery
functions in the Village.
2. Work closely on an ongoing basis with Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District
to ensure adequate water and sewer facilities to accommodate future development.
3. Study feasible alternatives for and implement centralized trash/recycling facilities in the
Commercial Core I area.
4. Work closely with the Vail Village business owners, property owners, lodge owners,
residents and all other potentially affected parties on an ongoing basis to optimize the
use of the Town's dispersed load i ng/del ivery facilities and minimize the use of the
Town's right of way for loading/delivery activities.
5. Create and expand the use of management committees comprised of all potentially
affected parties to address parking, traffic, special events, construction impact, etc.
issues that may arise.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2008.
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