HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04 Amend Chapter 4, overall study area and Chapter 5 Detailed Plan, Recomendations Lionshead Redevelopment PlanRESOLUTION N0.4
Series of 2007
RESOLUTION 4, SERIES OF 2007, A RESOLUTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 4,
RECOMMENDATIONS -OVERALL STUDY AREA AND CHAPTER 5, DETAILED PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT AMSTER PLAN, PUSUANT
TO SECTION 2.8, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN,
LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, TO INCLUDE TWO NEW PARCELS
AND AMEND THE TEXT OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE AREA IDENTIFIED AS
WEST LIONSHEAD", AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1998, the Vail Town Council adopted the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 1999, the Vail Town Council adopted Ordinance 3, Series
of 1999, which amended the Zoning Regulations and created Lionshead Mixed Use 1
and Lionshead Mixed Use 2 Districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.8 of Master Plan outlines a procedure for amending the
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission has held
a public hearing on the proposed amendment on December 11, 2006, and has
forwarded a recommendation of approval, with modifications, of the amendment to the
Town Council by a vote of 4-1-0 (Dewitt opposed); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to include two new parcels and
amend the text of the Master Plan for the area identified as "West Lionshead" to facilitate
the redevelopment of the area and creation of a new portal to the mountain; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the proposed amendment improves and
enhances the effectiveness of the Master Plan without negatively affecting the goals,
objectives, and policies prescribed by the Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby amends the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan as follows:
The amendments to the text of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are
indicated in bold italics(additions), and deletions).
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include high density fea~esta#e residential development, lodging,
community and visitor based office and retail space, employee
housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a ski lift
connection to Vail Mountain. The catalyst for this mixed use
h~~u~,b is ski lift access fo Vail Mountain.
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yea: Consideration should be given to integrating employee
housing into the redevelopment of West Lionshead in
accordance with the Town's employee housing policies and
regulations. To the extent possible development patterns in this
area should reflect north-south orientation of buildings, visual
penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented
environment. The degree of north-south building orientation
may be difficult given the relatively narrow east-west
orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of ski lift
access in this location creates a apps
catalyst for an gretdad structured public parking facility. All
service and delivery demands created by development in this area
shall be accommodated on-site.
The site will continue to accommodate the existing and potentially
expanded functions of the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain
service yard ~iN could be reduced in size, as some functions can
be moved to less central locations. It may also be possible to
relocate the entire mountain service yard fo a new location in
the West Lionshead area which would allow for greater
flexibility in the redevelopment of this site. However as the
area develops it is critical that new uses be connected to the
primary pedestrian corridors and that they be served by the Town
of Vail in-town transit system.
4.5 Public Transportation
An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental
quality of any pedestrian-oriented resort. Goals identified by the master
plan regarding transit include:
4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead
West Lionshead consists of the West Day Lot, the Vail Associates
service center, the sanitation plant, ~ the Holy Cross lot, the
former gas station site, the Vail Professional Building, and
Cascade Crossing. Because it is an area of potentially
significant growth, it is important that it be fully integrated into the
Town of Vail +e-tewe transit system. The West Lionshead
properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking
distance to the ski yard (1200 feet).
his-yea: With a mixed use development in the area which
integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and
residential development, transit service to this area and
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interconnections to other portals will be critical to develop in
the future. In addition, the update of the Vail Transportation
Master Plan shall provide direction on the ultimate location of
a Lionshead Transit Facility along with needed
interconnections between ski portals, regional transit stops,
and other transportation modes. The addition of a ski lift in
this area would make this area more viable fo redevelopment
as it would be within the acceptable walking distance of a lift
1,200 feet).
4.5.2 Maximum Efficiency and Utilization
The following recommendations are made to enhance the
efficiency and functionality of the Lionshead transit connections in
anticipation of future redevelopment in the area:
4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop
It is recommended that the Lionshead regional transit stop,
currently located at the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac, be relocated
to the proposed north day lot transportation center. This will
provide a Lionshead connection between the regional transit
system and the Town of Vail transit system. In addition, visitors
and employees coming to Lionshead by regional bus will arrive at
a defined portal instead of the current "back door" on Lionshead
Place. Finally, this will remove the large regional buses from West
Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. It may be possible to
locate elements of a regional transit stop in the West
Lionshead area in conjunction with a new ski lift and parking
facility. However, given its location on the periphery of
Lionshead, this area may not be the most viable location for a
regional transit stop. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for
skier drop-off, private shuttle vans and Town of Vail in-town
buses should be included in the design of the ski lift and
parking facility. In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update
of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town
initiated a development competition for the Lionshead
Parking Structure redevelopment, which would include a
transit facility. It is anticipated that the Transportation Master
Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead
Parking Structure redevelopment process will provide
direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit
Facility and/or the type of transit facilities That may be
necessary in West Lionshead.
4.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation
4.6.1 Interstate Highway 70
I-70 is the primary vehicular circulation corridor for the Vail Valley
and is critically important to the economic health of the Vail
community. It does, however, create both a visual and physical
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division between the south and north sides of Vail, as well as
consuming a significant amount of land. As Vail continues to grow
over time it is strongly recommended that the ideas of potentially
burying or bridging 1-70 through the Town of Vail be studied and
the potential benefits and impacts considered. Specifically,
consideration should be given to securing the air-rights over 1-70
so that future development and circulation scenarios are not
precluded.
4.6.2 South Frontage Road
Recommendations outlined below address potential re-alignment
of portions of the frontage road, ingress and egress
improvements, bicycle/ pedestrian improvements, and visual
improvements. For a detailed discussion of capacity and the
impacts of future development on the frontage road, see the traffic
impact study contained in appendix A. Figure 4-9 depicts
potential redevelopment without the realignment of the
Frontage Road while Figure 49a depicts redevelopment with
a partial realignment of the Frontage Road.
4.6.2.1 Potential Realignment
The concept of realigning the South Frontage Road at
the western end of fhe study area grew out of public
discussions about land development and traffic flow in
Wesf Lionshead. Relative to traffic flow, realignment will
remove the conflict that now exists between through-
traffic and mountain service vehicles (snow-cats and
snowmobiles) entering and exiting the Vail Associates
service yard. Realignment will position the road to the
north of most new development, thus reducing the
potential for conflicting turning movements.
Regarding future land use, the realignment of South
Frontage Road will allow the west day lot and the service
yard to be combined into a contiguous development
parcel. This is an important consideration for the
development conceptually depicted in figure 4-9a, and it
would be necessary if the service yard property is used
for a secondary public parking ~e
facility or other uses. Any existing parking on the West
Day Lot must be replaced within the Lionshead study
area. Through the Transportation Master Plan update
it is anticipated that a significant traffic control
device will need to be installed in the West
Lionshead area. Such a device may include a round
about.
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Specific considerations regarding realignment are.
a. Proposed Alignment
The proposed realignment of the South Frontage
Road is depicted in figure 4-9a. Critical design issues
include the width of the road and the radius of the
curves. Both of these factors will be important in
reducing the speed of vehicles entering the Lionshead
area and the amount of land consumed by the two
curved road sections.Cooperation between
property owners, developers, the Town of Vail,
and the Colorado Department of Transportation
will be necessary to implement the realignment of
the Frontage Road.
b. West Lionshead Circle Connection
It is proposed that West Lionshead Circle connect
back to the frontage road at the west side of the Vail
Spa. The alignment depicted in figure 4-9a terminates
perpendicular to the frontage road and does not
require the acquisition of private property. Anew
parcel of developable land, suitable for offices or non-
resort retail, would be created on the southeast corner
of this intersection.
c. Forest Road Connection
Forest Road could be realigned to cross through the
newly created development parcel, providing access
to that site and connecting at right angles to the
frontage road. Another alternative that should be
considered is to connect Forest Road to West
Lionshead Circle via the existing Frontage Road
right of-way.
d. Transit and Emergency Vehicle Corridor
A transit and emergency vehicle corridor should
remain in the existing alignment of the frontage road.
This connection is necessary to provide athrough-
transit route to the west end of Lionshead and also
keeps in place the existing utility corridor.
e. Feasibility of Realignment
The ability to realign the frontage road will be heavily
influenced by costs, CDOT (Colorado Department of
Transportation), and the Federal highway
administration. Future west Lionshead developments
will require significant upgrades and widening of
South Frontage Road, potentially including the
widening or reconstruction of the bridge over Red
Sandstone Creek. The cost of realigning the frontage
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road is in addition to the mandatory costs of
improving the road.
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f. Future Frontage Road Re-alignment
The opportunity may exist to re-locate the
Frontage Road the full length of the West
Lionshead planning area. The benefit of this
a/ternative would be to eliminate the "Frontage
Road barrier" between the Holy Cross site and
the Vail Professional Building.While this
alternative would require coordination with other
surrounding land owners, it could warrant further
study and evaluation in the future.
4.6.7 Simba Run Underpass
Currently the Town of Vail has only two north/south access
points between the North Frontage Road and South Frontage
Road between Main Vail and West Vail. t has been
contemplated that an additional north/south connection be
established west of Cascade Crossing. The potential need
for this underpass may be accelerated as a result of the
Town's redevelopment plans for Timber Ridge, West Vail and
West Lionshead. The redevelopment of the West Lionshead
area should be done in a manner that encourages this new
connection to be established in the future.It is
recommended that the proposed amendments to the Vail
Transportation Master Plan provide direction on when public
improvements on the Frontage Road need to occur and how
they are paid for between public and private funds. The
current boundaries of the Lionshead Urban Renewal
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Authority should be amended io include the location of the
Simba Run underpass.
4.8 Parking
4.8.3 Public Parking
4.8.3.3 Potential New Parking Sites
To respond to the projected parking demand increase
discussed in the traffic study, it is strongly recommended
that all town-wide parking opportunities be examined or
re-examined prior to any final planning or parking
construction. Specific public parking opportunities in
Lionshead include:
a. Lionshead Parking Structure
The existing Lionshead parking structure is a logical
location for expanded public parking because it is
already owned by the Town of Vail. Also, the structure is
conveniently located between the proposed civic center
on the east and the main portal to the Lionshead
pedestrian mall on the west. No other location offers
visitors such ease of access.
A self-ventilating split deck structure, the garage has six
half decks, each holding approximately 200 vehicles
1,200 spaces in total). The addition of one complete
level would increase the structure by 400 spaces, two
complete new levels by 800 spaces.
Snow removal is an issue in the addition of new decks.
The top deck of the structure is cleared manually with
front-end loaders. Additional decks will make it
impossible to continue this method, as the internal
dimensions of the structure will not accommodate front-
end loaders. In addition, the construction of a new
delivery staging area on the west end of the structure will
remove the snow storage area presently used.
Alternatives include heating the upper deck, providing for
an alternate snow removal access road to the upper
deck, and construction of a roof over the entire structure.
Public input during the master plan process has indicated
the importance of the eastward view, across the top of
the parking structure, toward the Vail Village as motorists
travel east along the South Frontage Road and I-70.
Future expansion plans of the Lionshead parking
structure should consider the potential impacts
expansion could have on this view plane.
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Also an issue is the necessary structural reinforcement of
the existing facility to support the weight of additional
decks.
b.West Lionshead
The construction of a new public parking
st~st~r~e facility at the west end of Lionshead has been
a planning consideration since the completion of the Vail
Transportation Master plan in 1991. This site is currently
undeveloped except for the Vail Associates
maintenance yard) and is large enough to meet projected
parking demand. It is well located in relation to the
potential new eastbound I-70 access ramps. The
viability of a new public parking facility in this
location would be enhanced by bringing lift service
to this area. The construction of a new public
parking facility would address the existing deficiency
of off-street parking on peak days and the shifting
demand of parking created by the introduction of a
new ski lift in West Lionshead. It is anticipated that
the new public parking structure would contain a
approximately 400 public parking spaces, which
would be in excess of any parking requirements
generated by proposed development. The update of
the Vail Transportation Plan should provide final
direction on the location and quantity of additional
public parking spaces in the Town of Vail. The
location of additional public parking should consider
where parking is most optimal for both guests and
employees, year round utilization, mountain
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However, the /ocaton of the parking structure
would be proximate to the new lift and as such
the need for regular shuttle service would be
minimized. However, some provisions for bus
stops and/or a Transit facility should be
considered for the parking structure.
4.9 Housing
4.9.4 Potential Housing Sites
Following are specific sites that have been identified as suitable
for locals and employee housing (see Map W).
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4.9.4.3 Vail Associates Service Yard a Holy Cross Site,
Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, North
Day Lot, and the former gas stafion site
All redevelopment in Wesf Lionshead will need to conform to
the Town's housing policies and requirements. In order to
create activity and vibrancy in Wesf Lionshead it may be
appropriate fo include some dispersed employee housing
opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed
developments in the area consistent with these policies.
Perhaps the most promising locations to replace the Sunbird
affordable housing project and to conform fo the Town's
housing policies and requirements for new employee housing
generation #er-ge~siag in Lionshead ~is are the North Day Lot,
Vail Associates service yard, and Holy Cross site. However,
housing is not the only use these ewe three properties will need to
support.
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North Day lot is considered to be the preferred location for a
significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the
Sunbird affordable housing project and provide housing for
new employee generation.
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North Day Lot may also need to accommodate a transit center
on the ground level of the development site. Additionally, it
may be necessary to develop a higher revenue-generating
product on a portion of the Vail Associates service yard, Holy
Cross, Vail Professional Building, and Cascade Crossing sites
in order to defray the cost of road and infrastructure
improvements. In planning the site, the following issues need to
be considered:
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b. Density
The site offers a unique opportunity to achieve
significant density. While it is important that buildings
here be visually consistent with the overall character of
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Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housing
potential may make appropriate the following
deviations from standard development parameters.
First, it may be appropriate to allow for a greater overall
building height than is otherwise allowed under the
Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines.Any
increase in building height will need to be reviewed on
a case by case basis by the Town of Vail, and any
eventual building height will still need to be visually
appropriate for this location.Second, it is
recommended that the standards for density (units per
acre) be increased at this location to allow for a greater
number of employee housing units. Third, it may be
appropriate to reduce the parking requirements for
employee housing at this location.
4.9.4.4 Red Sandstone Parkins Area
The parking lot and Town of Vail transit stop at the
base of the Red Sandstone Elementary school were
identified as a potential site for employee or locals
housing because of its proximity to the elementary
school, the I-70 pedestrian overpass and the transit
stop. However, the access (vehicular and pedestrian),
safety and functional programming needs of the
elementary school must take priority in any potential
housing development scenario.
4.9.4.5 Old Town Shops
The Old Town Shops, located just west of the Vail
sanitation plant, were identified as potential employee
housing locations during the master planning process.
There are, however, other significant demands on this
site, including potential expansion of the sanitation
plant and the need for a new snowcat mountain access
route from the Vail Associates service yard. In
addition, the presence of the sanitation plant on one
side and the existing gas station on the other reduces
the desirability of this location for employee or locals
housing.
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CHAPTER 5
Detailed Plan Recommendations
This section of the Lionshead Master plan examines individual parcels and groups of
parcels within the Lionshead study area, excluding the residential properties on the
south side of Gore Creek. The intent of this chapter -and the Master plan as a whole -
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is to identify important functional relationships and visual objectives within the district
and to propose a framework for the long-term redevelopment of Lionshead. The
document does not intend to limit or eliminate ideas relating to specific parcels; any
proposals consistent with this framework should be considered even if they are not
anticipated in this document. The parcels addressed here are organized generally from
east to west, starting with the civic hub on the eastern end of the parking structure.
5.9 North Day Lot
The north day lot should be developed as a community transportation
center to consolidate skier drop-off, local and regional transit, local and
regional private shuttles, and charter bus drop-off and pick-up (see figure
5- i3). A below-grade service and delivery facility could be constructed
underneath the transit facility. By relocating these functions from their
existing locations to one easily accessible location, this would improve the
quality of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in Lionshead and create a
significant new pedestrian portal into the center of the Lionshead retail
mall. Based upon the results of the traffic study (see appendix A), the
conceptual program for this facility is as follows:
a. Skier drop-off.• Nine spaces are recommended at a minimum,
but more should be built if possible to accommodate other
program elements.
b. Town of Uail transit: Two bus spaces are recommended to
accommodate the West Vail transit loop and the possibility for
an eastbound in-town shuttle stop.
c. Regional transit: One bus space is recommended
d. Charter buses: Three to four bus spaces are recommended.
e. Local and regional shuttles: Four shuttle van spaces are
recommended at a minimum.
A critical consideration in the planning and design of this facility will be its
impact on the adjacent Landmark Tower and Townhomes and the
Westwind. Depicted in figure 5-13a, a linear building is recommended at
the southern edge of the site to screen the lower levels of the Landmark
Tower from the transit center. This facility could house a bus shelter and
waiting area, an information center, public restrooms, a small food and
beverage operation, and an elevator core to the pedestrian mall level for
ADA access needs. To the east, earthwork, landscaping, and/ or other
screening measures should be considered to buffer the Westwind. A
more comprehensive solution is to cover the facility with another level or
two of development -perhaps for offices or employee housing - or with a
roof. Memorable European antecedents exist for grand, covered
transportation centers.) Specifically, the design of the transportation
center should address all impacts: visual, security, sound, and smell that
may affect adjacent properties. Both the Westwind and the Landmark
should be closely involved in the transit center planning and design
process.
Since fhe adoption of the Lionshead Master Redevelopment Plan,
plans were developed to locate a Transit Cenfer at the North Day
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Lot. Integrating the number of uses mentioned above and
addressing the neighborhood concerns regarding a transit center
prompted the Town of Vail to evaluate alternative locations for a
transit center. Alternative locations include:
Wesf Lionshead
Lionshead Parking Structure
North Day Lot
In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail
Transportation Master Plan.In addition, the Town initiated a
development competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure which
would include a transit facility. It is recommended that the
Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the
Lionshead Parking Structure RFP process provide direction on the
ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility.
5.17 West Day Lot/ Vail Associates Service Yard/ Holy Cross Site/Gas Station
Site Nail Professional Building/ Cascade Crossing
Planning for the western end of Lionshead must consider two different
scenarios: the realignment of South Frontage Road and its retention in
the existing alignment.
While the introduction of lift service is viable in either of these
Frontage Road alternatives, site design will vary depending upon
what happens to the Frontage Road alignment. See Figures 4-9a,
and 4-9b for the Frontage Road realignment alternatives.
Notwithstanding these different Frontage Road scenarios there
should be "no net loss" of existing retail or office square footage as
a result of the redevelopment of these parcels. Higher densities and
building heights maybe appropriate in this area, particularly to encourage
the development of employee housing. However, any development must
meet the overall character and visual intent of the master plan and be
compatible with the adjacent existing development of the Marriott and the
Vail Spa.
As compared to a separate, free-standing portal, West Lionshead is
considered a part of the greater Lionshead area. In order for Phis
area to be successful, it is important to have a strong pedestrian
connection with the rest of Lionshead. A strong connection along
the Gore Creek corridor already exists. Streetscape improvements
along West Lionshead Circle between Concert Hall Plaza (currently
the western end of Lionshead retail influence) and the Ritz-Carlton
Residences will strengthen existing conditions, and in doing so,
improve the viability of mixed uses in West Lionshead.
Improvements to street lighting, walking surfaces, seating areas and
public art are just some examples of what could strengthen this
corridor and in doing so further integrate this area with the rest of
Lionshead.
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The development of a strong pedestrian connection between the
Lionshead Core area and the western side of Lionshead will
encourage pedestrian activity in this area and in doing so will
energize all of West Lionshead. During the winter months the ski lift
and associated parking will generate significant pedestrian traffic
and activity. However, consideration should be given to how West
Lionshead can be an active and vibrant place year-round. This
could be accomplished in any number of ways. For example, quality
architecture and the creation of appealing outdoor spaces in and of
itself will encourage people to visit this area. This could be
reinforced by swell-crafted program of specialty retailers, offices,
and restaurants. An active program of public art, residential units
that are used for "artists in residence'; a culinary school, improved
access to and utilization of Gore Creek or Red Sandstone Creek for
fishing or other purposes or specific recreation features such as a
climbing wall are just some examples of design elements or land
uses that could create a catalyst for activity. In conjunction with any
application to development a new ski lift, a retaiUcommercia/ market
study which analyzes the area for the appropriate amount of square
footage of refaiUcommercial that should be included in the
redevelopment of West Lionshead shall be provided.
It is assumed that the development standards of Lionshead Mixed
Use 1 or 2 will guide the design of redevelopment in this area.
Notwithstanding the height allowances of these zone districts,
building height and massing shall be responsive to the Gore Creek
corridor, the Interstate, and how building massing transitions at the
western end of Lionshead. Buildings at the westernmost end of
West Lionshead shall gradually "step down" from the maximum
allowable height limits of the Lionshead Mixed Use zone districts.
Figure 5-25 provides a general depiction of how building height shall
gradually lower at the western end of this study area. The intent of
these height standards is that building height reduces by entire floor
levels in the locations as generally depicted on Figure 5-25.
Notwithstanding the height allowances depicted on Figure 5 25,
buildings fronting directly along Gore Creek and the western end of
Lionshead shall express no more than three to four levels before
stepping back" to taller building mass. On the Interstate side of
this area building design shall be articulated to avoid large
expanses of shear/unbroken wall planes.
a.Retention of Existina Frontaae Road Alianmenf
if the Frontage Road remains in its current location the
Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels, the Vail Professional
Building and Cascade Crossing all remain viable
development sites. The most viable site for a public parking
facility would be the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels.
While other lift locations are feasible, the old gas station site
is a viable location for a base terminal. This location would
require a grade separated pedestrian crossing over the
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Frontage Road to the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels.
A strong east-west oriented pedestrian corridor with ground
floor retail uses would be necessary to create a strong
connection between this area and the rest of Lionshead.
Under Phis Frontage Road scenario the Vail Professional
Building and Cascade Crossing could be developed as a
contiguous parcel. It is assumed that these parcels would be
re-zoned to Lionshead Mixed Use 1. The Holy Cross site and
the Vail Professional Building both abut Red Sandstone
Creek. Any redevelopment of these parcels should consider
how the Creek can be enhanced and made an asset or
amenity of this redevelopment area.
b.Frontaae Road Realianmenf behind the Maintenance Yard
and Holy Cross site
The greatest benefit of this realignment alternative is that it
results in one very large and contiguous development parcel
and in doing so integrates fhe Maintenance Yard/Ho/y Cross
site with the West Day Lot by removal of the barrier created
by the existing Frontage Road alignment. It also creates the
best pedestrian environment in creating an extension of the
Lionshead Retail area in that it provides the potential to
establish a convenient and desirable pedestrian connection
to the rest of Lionshead. With this alternative the most viable
site for a public parking facility would still be the Maintenance
Yard/Holy Cross parcels. With the re-location of the Frontage
Road lift access out of fhe old gas station site would not
require a grade separated pedestrian crossing fo the
Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parcels. However, a grade
separated crossing over the re-located Frontage Road would
be needed to link the Holy Cross site with the Vail
Professional Building. This alternative would also present
the opportunity for relocating and/or enhancing Red
Sandstone Creek to make it more accessible to the
community and an aesthetically pleasing water feature. One
possibility may be to pond the creek just south of the 1-70
corridor and diverting all or a portion of the flow underneath
the new Frontage Road in order to bring "live water" through
the western end of the Holy Cross site. Any modification or
enhancement to the creek corridor would be subject to U.S.
Army Corp of Engineers approval. A strong east-west
oriented pedestrian corridor with ground floor retail uses
would be necessary to create a strong connection between
Phis area and the rest of Lionshead.
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5.18 Old Town Shops
The old town shops site has had been targeted for a variety of uses
throughout the master planning process, including employee housing,
expansion of the Vail sanitation plant, and Vail Associates mountain
services. These uses ~aa~t~e were thought to be appropriate for the
site, but it was recognized they were all ~a~e not compatible. ~
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2003 the Eagle River Wafer and Sanitation District purchased the old
town shops site. The site was redeveloped with a surface parking
lot. Additionally, in 2004 Vail Resorts constructed a bridge across
the Gore Creek from this site to provide possible future mountain
operations access to Vail Mountain.
5.20 Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
While Phis parcel would certainly be a viable development site, the
costs to relocate uses of this site, particularly the treatment
facilities, are very significant. For this reason it is assumed that the
treatment facilities will remain in their existing location. A viable
alternative to relocating the entire building would be to relocate the
District's offices and construct "air-rights" development above and
around the treatment facility.
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